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Putin’s Desperate Push to Bolster Troops Could Backfire With Severe Economic Consequences
Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest efforts to bolster his military through financial incentives have raised alarm among Western officials and analysts, who warn of potential long-term economic repercussions. With the Ukraine conflict nearing its third year, the Kremlin is scrambling to maintain troop levels amidst soaring casualties and growing public fatigue. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin's latest efforts to bolster his military through financial incentives have raised alarm among Western officials and analysts, who warn of potential long-term economic repercussions. With the Ukraine conflict nearing its third year, the Kremlin is scrambling to maintain troop levels amidst soaring casualties and growing public fatigue. -
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev for Fatal Plane Crash That Killed 38, but Avoids to Taking Blame
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare apology on Saturday to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he described as a "tragic incident" that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of 38 people while 29 others survived, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare apology on Saturday to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he described as a "tragic incident" that led to the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of 38 people while 29 others survived, leaving many unanswered questions about the circumstances surrounding the disaster. -
Putin Signals Willingness for Talks with Trump Amid Ukraine Conflict and Rising Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness for potential discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, raising speculation about a diplomatic pivot as the war in Ukraine approaches its third year. Speaking during his annual marathon news conference in Moscow on Thursday, Putin addressed a range of pressing issues, including Russia's military objectives in Ukraine, its geopolitical standing, and strained relations with the West. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness for potential discussions with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, raising speculation about a diplomatic pivot as the war in Ukraine approaches its third year. Speaking during his annual marathon news conference in Moscow on Thursday, Putin addressed a range of pressing issues, including Russia's military objectives in Ukraine, its geopolitical standing, and strained relations with the West. -
Putin Left Off Guest List as Trump Extends Inauguration Invite to Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has not received an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, according to statements from the Kremlin. Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesperson, confirmed on Thursday that Trump "didn't send an invitation" to the Russian leader, as reported by Russian news agency TASS. 
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has not received an invitation to President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, according to statements from the Kremlin. Dmitry Peskov, Putin's spokesperson, confirmed on Thursday that Trump "didn't send an invitation" to the Russian leader, as reported by Russian news agency TASS. -
Top Putin Missile Developer Shot Dead Near Moscow, Reports Point to Ukrainian Involvement
Mikhail Shatsky, a leading figure in Russia's missile development sector, was found shot dead in a forest park near Moscow, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Shatsky, who held the position of deputy general designer and head of the software department at the Mars Design Bureau, was instrumental in modernizing cruise missiles such as the Kh-59 and Kh-69-key weapons in Russia's military operations in Ukraine. 
Mikhail Shatsky, a leading figure in Russia's missile development sector, was found shot dead in a forest park near Moscow, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Shatsky, who held the position of deputy general designer and head of the software department at the Mars Design Bureau, was instrumental in modernizing cruise missiles such as the Kh-59 and Kh-69-key weapons in Russia's military operations in Ukraine. -
Putin’s Closest Ally Lukashenko Admits Belarus Now Hosts 'Dozens of' Russian Nuclear Weapons
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday that "several dozen" Russian nuclear warheads have been deployed in Belarus, further solidifying the alliance between Moscow and Minsk while raising alarms across the region. The announcement came just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko signed a security pact strengthening their countries' mutual defense commitments. 
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday that "several dozen" Russian nuclear warheads have been deployed in Belarus, further solidifying the alliance between Moscow and Minsk while raising alarms across the region. The announcement came just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Lukashenko signed a security pact strengthening their countries' mutual defense commitments. -
Putin Secures Belarus Alliance With Nuclear Guarantees, Opposition Outcry
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday deepened Moscow's military ties with its closest ally, Belarus, signing a treaty offering security guarantees that include the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression. The pact, signed during Putin's visit to Minsk, underscores escalating tensions between Russia and the West amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday deepened Moscow's military ties with its closest ally, Belarus, signing a treaty offering security guarantees that include the potential use of Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression. The pact, signed during Putin's visit to Minsk, underscores escalating tensions between Russia and the West amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. -
Putin-Backed Program Stole 314 Ukrainian Children, Yale Report Alleges
A scathing report from Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab has detailed a Kremlin-backed program involving the forced deportation, re-education, and adoption of Ukrainian children. The program, which allegedly operates under the direct support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has raised new allegations of war crimes and potential crimes against humanity. 
A scathing report from Yale University's Humanitarian Research Lab has detailed a Kremlin-backed program involving the forced deportation, re-education, and adoption of Ukrainian children. The program, which allegedly operates under the direct support of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has raised new allegations of war crimes and potential crimes against humanity. -
Putin Approves Record Defense Budget Amid EU Pledge of Continued Ukraine Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a 2025 budget that dedicates a record-breaking 32.5% of its spending, or more than $145 billion, to national defense. The increase underscores Moscow's determination to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine, Europe's largest conflict since World War II. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a 2025 budget that dedicates a record-breaking 32.5% of its spending, or more than $145 billion, to national defense. The increase underscores Moscow's determination to sustain its military campaign in Ukraine, Europe's largest conflict since World War II. -
Britain’s Secret Russian Twist: Putin’s Alleged Plot to Exploit Chagos Islands Sparks Global Uproar
UK faces backlash as Russia allegedly meddles in Chagos Islands sovereignty talks, raising geopolitical tensions with China and the U.S. UK faces backlash as Russia allegedly meddles in Chagos Islands sovereignty talks, raising geopolitical tensions with China and the U.S.
