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Russia’s Ministry of Defense 2021 BARS initiative encouraged employees of state companies to join its “combat reserve” project, not knowing that war was just around the corner.
Nov. 7, 2023
Putin
Despite the Kremlin saying reports of Putin’s demise were a hoax and others suggesting it’s a Russian plot to weed out disloyal regime members, claims that a “double” now sits in his place persist.
Nov. 7, 2023
Putin
Saying that he was proud of his son's actions, Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video on social media of his teenage son beating an imprisoned man who had allegedly burned a Quran.
Nov. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Ukrainian president was asked if he ever feels “defeated,” prompting a passionate response that had some choice words for Russian President Putin.
Nov. 6, 2023
Putin
Although it never entered into force, the agreement was ratified by 178 countries, including nuclear powers France and Britain, and has symbolic value.
Nov. 2, 2023
Ukraine
HUR spokesman Andriy Yusov said the Kremlin-orchestrated hoaxes are "designed for domestic audiences" and are "part of a certain scheme."
Nov. 2, 2023
Putin
Russia’s Federal Guard Service announced that its annual tactical and special exercise will take place this week and, unusually, may deploy armored vehicles into the capital.
Nov. 1, 2023
Ukraine
Despite having low tax rates, Ukraine has earned fourth place in the 1841 Foundation’s new “tax hell” ranking as opposed to Russia’s ninth place — based on 2021 data.
Nov. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Recent survey finds a majority of Russians would support a rapid end to the war, but not if it meant handing back all of the occupied territories to Kyiv.
Nov. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Putin's comments come after Moscow's foreign ministry accused Kyiv of playing a "direct role" in the Dagestan riot, an accusation that Washington called "absurd".
Oct. 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
With the recent media frenzy over unproven reports of Vladimir Putin's death and the endless list of his supposed ailments, it’s timely to examine who might be anointed as Russia’s new Tsar.
Oct. 28, 2023
War in Ukraine
A few days after reports that the Russian President had suffered cardiac arrest were declared fake the same "source" said this time that the dictator had died - with predictable results.
Oct. 27, 2023
Putin
The exercises came hours after Moscow edged closer to revoking its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty which outlaws all nuclear detonations.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
The Kremlin’s electoral strategy is to use schools and families to boost Putin’s approval ratings to secure the optimum result for his (already assured) victory in next year's Russian election.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
Two recent think tank papers have highlighted how some high-flying Russian and turncoat Ukrainian politicians backed the wrong horse when they took jobs in Ukraine’s occupied territories.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin Reportedly Open to Ceasefire Talks With Trump, But Demands Ukraine Drop NATO Bid, Give Up Land
Russia’s terms for a ceasefire with Trump: no NATO for Ukraine, territorial concessions, and security guarantees, sources say.
Nov. 20