Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his country’s opposition to Western sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the virtual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, his first international address since the recent mutiny in Russia, Putin expressed defiance towards the West, stating that Russia would counter external sanctions and
Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, has accused the leaders of the recent Wagner mutiny of seeking to create chaos and conflict within Russia. In a strongly-worded speech, Putin vowed to bring the organizers of the revolt to justice. However, he distinguished the regular Wagner troops as “patriots” and provided them with options to join the […]
Vladimir Putin has announced that an initial batch of tactical nuclear weapons has been deployed in Belarus, emphasizing that they would only be utilized if Russia’s territory or sovereignty faced threats. The US government has stated that there are no indications suggesting Russia’s intention to employ nuclear weapons against Ukraine. Belarus, a crucial ally
According to Russian officials and military bloggers, Ukraine’s military has launched attacks on occupying Russian forces in the strategically important southern Zaporizhzhia region. Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks, artillery, and drones, are reportedly attempting to advance south of the town of Orikhiv for the second consecutive night. The counter-offensive is
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky announced that he had a significant and lengthy conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the phone, marking their first communication since the beginning of the Russian conflict. Zelensky expressed optimism that the call, coupled with the appointment of an ambassador to Beijing, will positively impact the relationship
Nikolai Peskov, the 33-year-old son of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, claimed to have served for nearly six months with the Wagner mercenary group in Ukraine. He stated that it was his duty and he could not sit back and watch as his friends went off to fight. His father confirmed his son’s claim but declined […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently made a surprise visit to the occupied regions of Kherson and Luhansk in Ukraine, attending a military meeting to hear reports from commanders. This is a rare move by the Russian leader, who made a similar visit to Mariupol in March. Although the date of the visit to Kherson is […]
Recently leaked US documents have brought to light that disputes within Russia’s security apparatus have led to the country’s defence ministry being accused of intentionally undercounting the number of casualties resulting from the Ukraine conflict. Publicly, Russia has been reticent about disclosing the extent of its losses during the conflict. However,
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, has been in the news frequently since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year. According to a fresh report, the Russian President’s health has gotten worse, causing “great pain in his brain, blurred eyesight, and paralysis of the tongue,” according to Metro. This puts doctors in a state […]









