Putin's War Stance and Leadership
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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests the war could end soon and is open to meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy if a peace deal is ready. Meanwhile, analysts are divided on rumors of internal Russian instability.
Vladimir Putin Congratulates Kyrgyzstan on Independence Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Independence Day greetings to Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan, with the message published by Kyrgyzstan’s Presidential Administration. Putin said Kyrgyzstan was addressing social and economic issues and strengthening its international standing under Japarov’s leadership. He also described relations between Moscow and Bishkek as deve…
Putin Does Not Need the CIA Chief to Understand the State of Russia’s Economy
The piece takes a pointed view of speculation about CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s discussions in Moscow, suggesting that he may have tried to make Russian officials confront the poor state of their ec…
Russia calls NATO’s Arctic mission a direct security threat
Russia has described NATO’s expanding Arctic activity as a direct threat, warning that military incidents in the far north could spiral into armed confrontation. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made th…
NATO’s Arctic moves pose a ‘direct threat’ to Russia, Lavrov says
Russia has described NATO’s expanding Arctic presence as a direct threat, warning that military activity in the far north could lead to an armed confrontation with catastrophic consequences. Foreign M…
Europe cannot protect Russia from itself
For decades, fear of what might follow Vladimir Putin has helped shield the Kremlin from pressure, according to Radek Sikorski. The argument assumes that Russia could become more dangerous if resisted…
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100,000 Russians flee amid rumors of Putin mobilization
More than 113,000 Russians have crossed into Georgia since reports began circulating that Moscow could announce a new mobilization, according to Politico. Data cited by Radio Free Europe also indicate…
Vladimir Putin congratulates Kyrgyz people on Independence Day
Vladimir Putin used Kyrgyzstan’s Independence Day to emphasize the close relationship between Moscow and Bishkek, congratulating President Sadyr Japarov and the Kyrgyz people in a message published by…
Ushakov: Vladimir Putin will attend opening ceremony of World Nomad Games
Vladimir Putin is due to attend the opening of the VI World Nomad Games in Bishkek, adding a ceremonial event to a two-day visit dominated by regional diplomacy. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who cu…
Vladimir Putin to attend opening ceremony of World Nomad Games, Ushakov says
Vladimir Putin is expected at the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games in Bishkek, according to Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president. The invitation came from Kyrgyz President Sadyr …