World"The enemy’s complete rout in the borderline Kursk Region creates conditions for further successful operations by our troops in other major frontline areas", declares the Russian President.
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Putin’s limousine exploded in Moscow – no one injured
WorldWorkers from nearby restaurants and bars rushed to the scene to assist with the firefighting efforts before the emergency services arrived.
Here are Putin’s demands for a ceasefire
World“These 30 days - how will they be used? To continue forced mobilization in Ukraine? To receive more arms supplies? To train newly mobilized units?”
Analysis: Is Russia at risk of becoming a vassal state to China?
WorldIvan Zuenko, senior research director at MGIMO University, says the two powers actually have great respect for each other's integrity and independence.
Trump plans meeting with Putin: “We are setting it up”
WorldDescribes the war in Ukraine as “a bloody mess”.
Putin reacts to Biden’s escalation by testing new hypersonic missile
WorldIt can reach speeds of up to Mach 10 and is described as almost impossible to stop with current air defense systems.
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Russia adopts new nuclear doctrine allowing “nuclear retaliation” to NATO attacks
WorldStresses that using nuclear weapons is seen as a last resort to protect national sovereignty.
Russia-China partnership blueprint for modern state relations – Putin
WorldSpeaking at the ongoing Brics summit in Kazan, the Russian president took the opportunity to praise cooperation with China.
Some 30 countries ready to cooperate with BRICS – Putin
World"BRICS is not an anti-Western association. It is simply non-Western", according to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Influential think tank: “Putin will never give up”
World"It’s possible he may step down voluntarily or be pushed out; what is certain is that, at some point, he will die", says former CIA analyst.
Vladimir Putin re-elected Russian President
WorldReceives around 88% of the vote - but Western powers reject the results.
Tucker Carlson meets Vladimir Putin – read the full interview here
WorldThe President discusses the historical background of the war, US involvement, the risk of global conflict, and the prospects for a lasting peace.
Tucker Carlson risks EU sanctions over Putin interview
WorldAllegedly a "propagandist" and "spokesman" for the Russian president, Carlson risks being subject to an EU travel ban or other sanctions.
Putin: “Finland in NATO means trouble”
World"There was no trouble. Now there will be", the Russian president warns, promising to create a new military district to secure the border.
Biden: “If Putin takes Ukraine, he won’t stop there”
World– This kind of provocative rhetoric is unacceptable for a responsible nuclear state, comments Russia's ambassador to Washington.
Zelensky: “Putin wants to start a war in the Middle East”
WorldThe aim is allegedly to create "pain and suffering" and "destroy freedom in Europe".
Hillary Clinton: “Putin hates democracy”
World"He particularly hates the West, and he especially hates us", she claims.
Putin: “The Koran is sacred”
WorldDesecrating the Koran is not allowed under Russian law, Putin made clear during a recent visit to the Juma Mosque in Dagestan.
The Wagner group’s rebellion is over
WorldAfter negotiations, the soldiers return to their military bases and their leader will leave Russia for Belarus.
Drone attacks on the Kremlin – purported attempt on Putin’s life thwarted
WorldRussia reserves the right to retaliate “anywhere and anytime it deems necessary”, according to the Kremlin.
Kremlin declares ceasefire in Ukraine starting tomorrow
WorldIt is the first time since the war began that the Russian side has called for a ceasefire.
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