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War in Ukraine
Now, the Russian government offers a one-time payment of 400,000 rubles ($4,200) for signing a military contract, with some regional governments offering payments exceeding one million rubles.
Oct. 6
Putin
Could Russia be forced out of Ukraine, not due to a military victory, but due to the Russian economy's collapse? Increasingly there are signs in Moscow that Russia's war may soon run out of money.
Oct. 3
War in Ukraine
Russia is to spend more than 40 percent of its total budget on defence and security next year, more than the money allocated for social welfare and education combined.
Oct. 2
Putin
Russia once seen as a repository of political, military and technological might is shown as a structure built on a foundation of sand which is being washed away by its failures in the war in Ukraine.
Oct. 2
Putin
Putin ordered the territory of Mother Russia cleared of invaders by Oct. 1. That day has arrived and the Ukrainians digging into the Kursk region don’t look like they plan to leave any time soon.
Oct. 1
Putin
The FPÖ states in their party platform that they only want to provide social benefits to Austrian citizens. They also aim to deny refugees entry into Austria.
Sep. 30
War in Ukraine
Putin confirms he's not interested in a peaceful settlement, only in 'victory' entailing grabbing Ukrainian territory.
Sep. 30
Putin
Commentators are unanimous that the Kremlin's main objective here is to discourage Western military aid for Ukraine, but opinions differ regarding the consequences.
Sep. 29
War in Ukraine
With the proposed broadening of Russia's nuclear rules, Putin is looking to dissuade Western countries from broadening support for Kyiv.
Sep. 27
Putin
Putin is scared of the UK’s Storm Shadow missiles – and fears their use by Ukraine might bring about a decisive end to his now not-so-special “special military operation.”
Sep. 27
Putin
Putin announced an updated nuclear doctrine that would allow the use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states when they are supported by nuclear powers -- a reference to Ukraine and its backers.
Sep. 26
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials dismissed Putin's nuclear threats as ineffective, stating that nuclear blackmail is Russia's sole tactic following announcement of changes to its nuclear doctrine.
Sep. 26
Putin
Putin came up with warnings that he might change Russia’s nuclear doctrine, literally admitting that he cannot win a conventional war against Ukraine, the author writes.
Sep. 26
Putin
Under the proposed rules, Russia would also consider any attack by a non-nuclear country supported by a nuclear power as a joint attack by both.
Sep. 26
War in Ukraine
Poland’s Sikorski to Putin: You Are Putting Ukrainian Children in Camps Like Nazis Did in My Country
Warsaw’s top diplomat in a UN speech laced into Russia’s leadership. Invading Ukraine, kidnapping and brain-washing Ukrainian children are all war crimes and will be prosecuted, he said.
Sep. 25
Putin
Russian officials and academics said more than two years into the war Moscow’s nuclear bluffs are no longer feared by the West and the Kremlin needs to explore new ways to alarm the West.
Sep. 24
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