The Conversation22d
How Vladimir Putin was able to change Russia’s constitution and become ‘president for life’
Of course, the US is not Russia – and, despite legitimate criticisms about how US democracy works, the US is a genuine democracy. It would be extremely difficult for Trump to achieve an ...
Business Insider23d
Skeptical of Russia's data, some Western officials judge its economy by looking at Moscow from space
The declining health of Russia's economy is as clear as day — or night, a finance minister said Wednesday. Elisabeth Svantesson, the finance minister of Sweden, said she and her officials were ...
Associated Press23d
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi discuss their close ties in chat after Trump’s inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping via videoconference at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. (Gavriil Grigorov, ...
Royal United Services Institute23d
Russia’s Wartime Economy isn’t as Weak as it Looks
Russia’s economic resilience is defying expectations, enabling the Kremlin to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine despite mounting challenges, and raising doubts about hopes for a swift resolution.
pravda.com.ua23d
Satellite images reveal aftermath of drone attack on oil depot in Russia's Tula Oblast – photos
Ukrainian drones damaged fuel and lubricant storage tanks at the 8 March plant in Russia's Tula Oblast. Earlier, Defence Intelligence of Ukraine confirmed a successful strike on this oil depot. Source ...
Euronews23d
Putin and Xi discuss strengthening Russia-China ties after Trump's inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, emphasising the two countries’ close ties a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th US president.
Newsweek23d
Russia Loses 180,000 More Troops Last Year Than in 2023: Ukraine
Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including ...
NDTV24d
Vladimir Putin 'Destroying' Russia By Refusing Ukraine Deal: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Vladimir Putin was "destroying Russia" by not making a deal to end the war with Ukraine. "He should make a deal. I think he's destroying Russia by not ...
The Boston Globe24d
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi emphasize close reations, a day after Trump is sworn in as president
In Tuesday’s call with Xi, Putin emphasized that Russia-China relations are based on shared interests, equality and mutual benefits, noting that they “don’t depend on internal political ...
The New York Times24d
In Rare Criticism, Trump Says Putin Is ‘Destroying Russia’
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia praised President Trump’s second inauguration, but the American leader did not return the compliment. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from Berlin President ...
Bloomberg L.P.24d
Putin Says Russia Is Open to Dialogue on Ukraine With Trump
President Vladimir Putin said Russia’s ready for talks with the US on the war in Ukraine as he offered congratulations to Donald Trump on his inauguration as president. “We congratulate the US ...