Russia, Vladimir Putin and Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says
Ukraine-Russia war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says - Kyiv launched a new offensive in Kursk over the weekend, and says Russia is ‘getting what it deserves’ there
More than 38,000 Russian troops wiped out as Ukraine catches Vladimir Putin off-guard
Russia has announced the capture of the key Ukrainian town of Kurakhove as fierce fighting continues on both sides of the border.
Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia
Baker, a veteran journalist, offers a deeply sourced investigation into the political economy of the sanctions imposed on Russia following its attack on Ukraine.
Russian Ruble Nosedives as Economy Gives Putin Major Headache
The Russian ruble was 110 to the U.S. dollar on Friday, and while this is not the lowest level it has reached in recent weeks, having hit 114 on November 26, the U.K
Putin faces mutiny from Russian businesses as ruble tanks: 'Criticism is growing'
Vladimir Putin is facing growing criticism from Russian businesses as sanctions hit firms amid the country's war with Ukraine. A report from the UK's Ministry of Defence has stated: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
Vladimir Putin hit by 'mutiny' from key group as Russian economy falters amid Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent from Russian businesses as sanctions begin to bite amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The UK's Ministry of Defence has noted: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
Russia’s war economy spirals out of control as 2025 brings looming stagnation
Russia’s focus on armaments is draining its industrial base, straining companies vital to the economy. As the war in Ukraine ...
Russia's Orthodox patriarch, marking Christmas, says West trying to smother Russia
The patriarch of Russia's Orthodox Church, celebrating Christmas alongside Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday ...
Russia Loses Five Air Defense Systems Worth $350M in a Day
Ukraine targeted five of Russia's air defense systems worth an estimated $350 million in a single day, serving a blow to ...
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Zelensky takes on Putin apologists, US skeptics on 3-hour Lex Fridman podcast
In a newly released three-hour interview, Moscow-born U.S. podcaster Lex Fridman tried to persuade President Volodymyr ...
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying ...
Vladimir Putin's 25-year-long reign over Russia in photos
From Bucha to Kursk: 1,000 days of Russia's full-scale war (Photos) Putin's second term in office saw terrorist attacks on ...
Putin tells Russia 'everything will be fine' amid the nation's military and economic struggles
Putin called 2025 the "year of the Defender of the Motherland" in his New Year's Eve address on Tuesday.