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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. -
Putin Praises Trump’s “Courage” but Warns: 'He’s Not Safe'
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered both praise and a stark warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at a security summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. Calling Trump "intelligent" and "experienced," Putin emphasized the challenges Trump faces as he prepares to take office and cautioned that he remains "not safe," referring to past assassination attempts. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered both praise and a stark warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at a security summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. Calling Trump "intelligent" and "experienced," Putin emphasized the challenges Trump faces as he prepares to take office and cautioned that he remains "not safe," referring to past assassination attempts. -
Putin Warns of 'All Means of Destruction' if Ukraine Acquires Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, stating that Russia would use "all means of destruction" if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscored the Kremlin's growing unease over Western support for Kyiv and fears of nuclear proliferation in the region. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, stating that Russia would use "all means of destruction" if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscored the Kremlin's growing unease over Western support for Kyiv and fears of nuclear proliferation in the region. -
Putin Confirms Use of Experimental Ballistic Missile in Ukraine, Warns Western Nations
In a stark escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, during a strike on the city of Dnipro. Speaking during an unannounced televised address, Putin declared the missile strike as a response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory carried out with Western-supplied long-range weaponry. The Russian leader asserted that Moscow "reserves the right" to target Western countries that provide such military support to Kyiv. 
In a stark escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, during a strike on the city of Dnipro. Speaking during an unannounced televised address, Putin declared the missile strike as a response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory carried out with Western-supplied long-range weaponry. The Russian leader asserted that Moscow "reserves the right" to target Western countries that provide such military support to Kyiv. -
Putin Expands Nuclear Doctrine After Biden Approves Ukraine's Use of U.S. Missiles for Strikes Inside Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially expanded Russia's nuclear doctrine, a move seen as a response to heightened tensions with the West following President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to deploy U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles against Russian targets. This change, announced Tuesday, marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, now in its 1,000th day. Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially expanded Russia's nuclear doctrine, a move seen as a response to heightened tensions with the West following President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to deploy U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles against Russian targets. This change, announced Tuesday, marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, now in its 1,000th day. -
Putin Faces 'Coup Attempt' in Russian-Controlled Abkhazia Amid Mass Protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing a destabilizing crisis in Abkhazia, a breakaway Georgian region that has long been under Moscow's control. The turmoil erupted after widespread protests against an investment agreement with Russia escalated into what local leaders described as a potential coup. Demonstrators seized government buildings in the capital, Sukhumi, demanding the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania and his cabinet. Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing a destabilizing crisis in Abkhazia, a breakaway Georgian region that has long been under Moscow's control. The turmoil erupted after widespread protests against an investment agreement with Russia escalated into what local leaders described as a potential coup. Demonstrators seized government buildings in the capital, Sukhumi, demanding the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania and his cabinet. -
Scholz Presses Putin to End Ukraine War in First Direct Call Since 2022; Zelensky Warns Against Isolation Tactic
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years, urging the Russian leader to end the war in Ukraine and withdraw his troops. The hour-long call, confirmed by German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, saw Scholz pressing Putin for negotiations aimed at achieving a "just and lasting peace." German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years, urging the Russian leader to end the war in Ukraine and withdraw his troops. The hour-long call, confirmed by German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, saw Scholz pressing Putin for negotiations aimed at achieving a "just and lasting peace."
