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As Ukraine's counteroffensive proceeds, experts from UK think tank Chatham House see signs of desperation in Moscow's plans to trade its technology and food for North Korean ammunition.
Sep. 6, 2023
Putin
Kim is likely to head by armored train later this month to Vladivostok, on Russia's Pacific coast not far from North Korea, to meet with Putin, according to reports.
Sep. 5, 2023
Putin
Despite having been kept at arm’s length for years, the Chechen wild card looks set to move up the political food chain following Yevgeniy Prigozhin’s demise.
Sep. 4, 2023
Putin
Erdogan hopes to use the informal summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi as a basis for peace negotiations, but both sides only want them to be held on their own terms.
Sep. 4, 2023
War in Ukraine
“As Putin’s ‘red line’ increasingly comes under assault, his only recourse remains targeting civilians and Ukrainian grain. Meanwhile, Ukraine keeps pressing south.”
Sep. 2, 2023
War in Ukraine
Found guilty of downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 and wanted in Ukraine for alleged war crimes, Girkin, or "Strelkov" was arrested in Russia after criticizing Putin
Aug. 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
The Russian president plans to attend the Belt and Road Forum in China in October, his first trip to lands outside of Russian control, since the ICC issued him an arrest warrant in March.
Aug. 30, 2023
War in Ukraine
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who’s benefitted from Russian military assistance, is seeing a second week of mass protests against his regime in formerly quiet government-controlled parts of Syria
Aug. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
Not everyone who criticizes the Russian President dies violently, but many do. The death of the head of the Wagner PMC, suggests that Putin’s associates will continue to eliminate those who offend.
Aug. 28, 2023
Putin
When Prigozhin launched his failed rebellion against the Russian state in June, many observers thought the Wagner mercenary boss would be immediately imprisoned, disappeared or eliminated.
Aug. 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
The pro-Iranian opposition has consistently been supportive of Ukrainians in their struggle against Putin's authoritarian regime and even exposed Tehran's aid to Russia.
Aug. 26, 2023
Putin
Voices in the community of private military companies continue to question the authenticity of the news, even suggesting that Prigozhin may have staged his own demise.
Aug. 25, 2023
Putin
“Karma would certainly lend credence to Prigozhin’s demise. It was two months to the day of his failed munity in Rostov-on-Don and aborted march to Moscow.”
Aug. 25, 2023
Putin
When Putin broke his silence on Thursday, he paid a qualified tribute to the mercenary boss and the paramilitary group he led.
Aug. 25, 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