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Putin Claims Successful Test of Poseidon Nuclear Torpedo, Escalating Fears of Undersea Arms Race
Russia's announcement that it successfully activated the nuclear propulsion system of its Poseidon underwater drone has intensified geopolitical tensions and revived debates over the future of strategic deterrence. President Vladimir Putin declared on Oct. 29, 2025, that the torpedo-described as both nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed-had been launched from a submarine and travelled under autonomous control, claiming there is "nothing like this, nothing able to intercept it." 
Russia's announcement that it successfully activated the nuclear propulsion system of its Poseidon underwater drone has intensified geopolitical tensions and revived debates over the future of strategic deterrence. President Vladimir Putin declared on Oct. 29, 2025, that the torpedo-described as both nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed-had been launched from a submarine and travelled under autonomous control, claiming there is "nothing like this, nothing able to intercept it." -
Putin Warns Europe: 'If You Start a War, Russia Is Ready Now' as NATO Sounds Alarm for 2029 Threat
Russia's confrontation with Europe escalated sharply on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow is prepared to fight immediately if European governments initiate a conflict, framing Western support for Ukraine as evidence that Europe is now "on the side of war." Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin said that if Europe "starts a war," then Russia is "ready right now," a message that arrives amid heightened warnings from NATO members that Moscow is preparing long-term military options against the alliance. 
Russia's confrontation with Europe escalated sharply on Tuesday after President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow is prepared to fight immediately if European governments initiate a conflict, framing Western support for Ukraine as evidence that Europe is now "on the side of war." Speaking at an investment forum in Moscow, Putin said that if Europe "starts a war," then Russia is "ready right now," a message that arrives amid heightened warnings from NATO members that Moscow is preparing long-term military options against the alliance. -
Footage of Putin’s ‘Bulging Veins’ and ‘Trembling Legs’ Fuels Online Health Rumors
A new video of Russian President Vladimir Putin has reignited global speculation about his health, after online observers highlighted the 73-year-old leader's clenched fists, trembling legs, and what were described as "bulging" veins in his hands. The footage, recorded last week during a visit to the city of Samara, showed the Russian president standing beneath a basketball hoop while speaking with a public health advocate regarding a proposed ban on e-cigarettes. A new video of Russian President Vladimir Putin has reignited global speculation about his health, after online observers highlighted the 73-year-old leader's clenched fists, trembling legs, and what were described as "bulging" veins in his hands. The footage, recorded last week during a visit to the city of Samara, showed the Russian president standing beneath a basketball hoop while speaking with a public health advocate regarding a proposed ban on e-cigarettes. -
Putin Unveils Succession Plan, Calls for Ukraine War Veterans to Be Future Leaders
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that veterans of the war in Ukraine should form the backbone of Russia's next generation of political leadership, signaling a further tightening of Kremlin power around hard-line nationalism and the war effort. 
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that veterans of the war in Ukraine should form the backbone of Russia's next generation of political leadership, signaling a further tightening of Kremlin power around hard-line nationalism and the war effort. -
Putin Blasts Ukraine Over Bridge Attacks, Questions Purpose of Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cast doubt on the value of continuing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv's leadership of orchestrating deadly bridge attacks that killed seven and injured 115 civilians. Speaking in a televised meeting with senior officials, Putin said, "The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all... What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?" 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday cast doubt on the value of continuing peace talks with Ukraine, accusing Kyiv's leadership of orchestrating deadly bridge attacks that killed seven and injured 115 civilians. Speaking in a televised meeting with senior officials, Putin said, "The current Kyiv regime does not need peace at all... What is there to talk about? How can we negotiate with those who rely on terror?" -
Putin Seeks Written Ban on NATO Expansion, Sanctions Relief in Ukraine Peace Talks - Report
President Vladimir Putin is seeking a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion and lift a portion of sanctions on Russia as key conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to three Russian sources familiar with internal Kremlin discussions. President Vladimir Putin is seeking a written pledge from Western powers to halt NATO's eastward expansion and lift a portion of sanctions on Russia as key conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to three Russian sources familiar with internal Kremlin discussions. -
Putin’s Helicopter Reportedly Targeted in Drone Strike Over Kursk
A senior Russian air defense commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was at the "epicenter" of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20, in what officials described as an "unprecedented" security threat to the Russian leader. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's visit but has not publicly addressed the reported airborne assault. 
A senior Russian air defense commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter was at the "epicenter" of a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20, in what officials described as an "unprecedented" security threat to the Russian leader. The Kremlin confirmed Putin's visit but has not publicly addressed the reported airborne assault. -
Putin Signals Defiance in First Kursk Visit Since Recapture, Kyiv Vows to Hold Border Line
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the Kursk region since Moscow declared Ukrainian forces expelled from the border territory last month, in a move widely viewed as an attempt to project control and resist growing Western pressure for a ceasefire. State media reported the unannounced trip took place Tuesday but was disclosed publicly Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to the Kursk region since Moscow declared Ukrainian forces expelled from the border territory last month, in a move widely viewed as an attempt to project control and resist growing Western pressure for a ceasefire. State media reported the unannounced trip took place Tuesday but was disclosed publicly Wednesday. -
Putin Silent on Istanbul Peace Talks as Zelenskyy Vows to Attend, Trump Signals Possible Visit
Kremlin officials have refused for a third consecutive day to confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Istanbul on Thursday for proposed peace talks with Ukraine, despite mounting international pressure and an open challenge from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet face-to-face. 
Kremlin officials have refused for a third consecutive day to confirm whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Istanbul on Thursday for proposed peace talks with Ukraine, despite mounting international pressure and an open challenge from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet face-to-face. -
With Xi by His Side, Putin Leads Moscow Victory Day Parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and dozens of international leaders in Moscow on Friday for the 80th Victory Day military parade, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany even as the war in Ukraine overshadowed celebrations and drew international scrutiny. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and dozens of international leaders in Moscow on Friday for the 80th Victory Day military parade, marking the Soviet defeat of Nazi Germany even as the war in Ukraine overshadowed celebrations and drew international scrutiny.
