Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine

Russia burning as 'Ukrainian drone strike' devastates Vladimir Putin's hometown
Russia was once again in flames today as a suspected Ukrainian drone strike' devastated a chemical plant in Vladimir Putin ’s home city of St Petersburg, leaving a "pillar of fire". Huge repeated explosions were heard at the facility in Gatchina - which makes acetone that can be used for military explosives and rocket fuel.
Russian security forces urge Putin to escalate war in Ukraine, ISW says
Senior Russian security and military officials are pushing for an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, opposing any prospects of negotiations. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW analysts note that Russian security forces deem it crucial to escalate military operations in Ukraine,
Putin faces growing anger as 'disappointed' Russian elite wants Ukraine war to end soon
Vladimir Putin is reportedly facing growing anger from Russia's elite, who want the war in Ukraine to end. People at the top of the country's society are also worried about the Russian economy, it is believed,
Ukraine’s Daring Offensive and Russia’s Growing Challenges
The Russia-Ukraine war rages on, with new developments on Day 1,052. Here's the latest: :collision: On the Ground: Donetsk Attack: A HIMARS missile strike hits a supermarket during rush hour, killing 2 and injuring 4.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet in order to ‘end bloody mess’ of war in Ukraine
Donald Trump has said that a meeting is being set up between him and Vladimir Putin to end the “bloody mess” of the war in Ukraine. “He wants to meet, and we are setting it up,” the US president-elect said outside his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida late on Thursday amid growing expectation of a US-brokered peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow.
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Poland Shutters Consulate in St. Petersburg on Russian Order
Poland announced Wednesday it had shut its consulate in the Russian city of St. Petersburg after Russia ordered the closure ...
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St. Petersburg airport closes twice in one day over security threat
Early on Saturday morning, January 4, flight restrictions were imposed at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Russia. The ...
Russia's St Petersburg airport suspends flights to ensure safety, aviation watchdog says
Russia's Pulkovo airport in St Petersburg temporarily halted flight arrivals and departures from 7:45 a.m. (0445 GMT) on ...
Poland closes Consulate General in Russia's St Petersburg after 53 years of work
Warsaw officially closed the Consulate General of Poland in Russia's St Petersburg on Wednesday, 8 January, with the ceremony ...
Russia's naval base problems could be a big blow to its submarine force
Russia's only known submarine in the Mediterranean Sea, the Kilo-class Novorossiysk, was spotted leaving the region last week ...
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Poland closes its consulate general in Russian city of St. Petersburg
Polish ambassador to Moscow expresses hope that Warsaw's consular mission would return to St. Petersburg in 'better times,' ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Orthodox Christmas
Ethiopian pilgrims pray during a Mass service for Ethiopian Christmas at the Bole Medhane Alem cathedral in Addis Ababa, ...
Russia Faces Exodus As Millions Could Be Poised To Leave Country
Illegal migrants make up an estimated seven percent of the population in Russia and form a key part of the nation's economy.
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Is AI Ambition Driving Russia’s Crypto Mining Pivot?
The Kremlin’s crypto mining drive may be motivated by its desire to turn Russia into an AI powerhouse, experts have suggested ...
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Todd: Canadiens GM Kent Hughes made a rare misstep with trip to Russia
In normal times, the trip to see prized prospect Ivan Demidov would have been routine, but these are not normal times.
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20 Stunning Monuments To See When Traveling Through Russia
Traveling through Russia offers a chance to witness stunning monuments that tell stories of history, culture,... The post 20 ...