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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. -
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.
