Ukraine-Russia war: Kremlin denies US, UK claims that Vladimir Putin 'misled' over invasion
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Kremlin denies US, UK claims that Vladimir Putin 'misled' over invasion

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Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said “it was not just a pity” that such claims were made, but “it causes concern, because such complete non-understanding is what leads to mistaken decisions Moscow, Russia: The Kremlin on Thursday denied US and British claims that President Vladimir Putin’s advisers are scared of giving him a true picture of Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine. “This shows that neither the Department of State nor the Pentagon have real information about what is happening in the Kremlin,” Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. Britain’s GCHQ spy agency chief, Jeremy Fleming, said Thursday that “Putin’s advisers are afraid to tell him the truth” about the Russian military’s progress and the degree of Ukrainian resistance. White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said Putin “felt misled by the Russian military”.

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NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
1 hour, 51 minutes ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

“The West’s Hypocrisy Has Become Almost Unbearable” - Former Indian Foreign Secretary on Ukraine War, India’s Position
1 day, 3 hours ago

“The West’s Hypocrisy Has Become Almost Unbearable” - Former Indian Foreign Secretary on Ukraine War, India’s Position

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 23, 2024 16:33 IST - 10 MINS READ On December 17, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, a senior general in charge of Russia’s nuclear defence forces, was assassinated in Moscow along with an associate. They’ve handed over European foreign policy to a small Baltic state: I’m talking about Kaja Kallas of Estonia, who has publicly stated Russia should …

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House
5 days, 3 hours ago

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia. Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia Russia's T-72 tanks drive during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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5 days, 14 hours ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
5 days, 14 hours ago

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during his annual news conference and call-in show at Gostinny Dvor in Moscow, Russia, Thursday. President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
5 days, 14 hours ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

UK decries ‘gangster threat’ after Russia’s Medvedev warns journalists
6 days, 14 hours ago

UK decries ‘gangster threat’ after Russia’s Medvedev warns journalists

Al Jazeera  

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, appeared to threaten senior staff at The Times newspaper. Britain has accused Russia of making a “gangster threat” after former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev issued a warning to journalists at The Times over the newspaper’s coverage of the assassination of Igor Kirillov, the head the Russian army’s chemical weapons division. Referencing the …

Moscow accuses Ukraine’s allies of condoning ‘terrorism’ after top Russian general killed
6 days, 19 hours ago

Moscow accuses Ukraine’s allies of condoning ‘terrorism’ after top Russian general killed

Firstpost  

A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow by Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service on Tuesday morning in the most high-profile killing of its kind. Image- AFP Russia on Tuesday criticised Ukraine’s allies over what it called insufficient reactions to the assassination in Moscow of the …

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’
1 week, 4 days ago

Kremlin ‘agrees’ with Trump as he calls Biden’s ATACMS nod to Ukraine a ‘foolish decision’

Firstpost  

Trump claimed on the campaign trail that he could strike a deal to end the fighting in 24 hours, and speculation over a possible ceasefire is ramping up ahead of his inauguration in January US soldiers conduct live fire testing at White Sands Missile Range, NM, on Dec. 14, 2021, of early versions of the ATACMS. It is obvious that …

Kremlin praises Trump, pounds Ukraine in massive attack
1 week, 4 days ago

Kremlin praises Trump, pounds Ukraine in massive attack

New Indian Express  

The Kremlin said Friday that US President-elect Donald Trump's opposition to Ukraine's use of US weapons to hit Russia "fully aligned" with Moscow's position, hours after it launched a massive aerial barrage on Ukraine. Russia launched one of its largest missile attacks ever in the early hours of Friday, targeting Ukraine's energy grid as temperatures dropped below freezing, in what …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians told not to travel to West as Putin could use new missile in ‘coming days’
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1 week, 5 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians told not to travel to West as Putin could use new missile in ‘coming days’

The Independent  

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

Trump criticises Russia's role in Syria: Lost all interest because of Ukraine
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump criticises Russia's role in Syria: Lost all interest because of Ukraine

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia's abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led to his downfall, adding Moscow never should have protected him in the first place and then lost interest because of a war in Ukraine that never should have started. His protector, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer," …

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

New Nato chief warns Trump not to push Ukraine deal that would have Putin and Iran ‘high-fiving’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new secretary-general of Nato has warned Donald Trump not to …

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia will use ‘even stronger military means’ if Western pressure continues, warns deputy foreign minister

CNN  

Moscow CNN — Russia will resort to “even stronger military means” in its war with Ukraine if the US and its allies fail to recognize it cannot be tested indefinitely, Moscow’s deputy foreign minister told CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in an exclusive interview on Wednesday. The risk of military escalation shouldn’t be underestimated and depends on decisions in Washington, Ryabkov said, …

UK spy chief blames Russia for 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage in Europe
3 weeks, 3 days ago

UK spy chief blames Russia for 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage in Europe

Firstpost  

Moore argued that Europe and its transatlantic partners must hold firm in the face of what he said was growing aggression In what appeared a message to incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and some European allies that have questioned continued support for Ukraine in the grinding war, Moore argued that Europe and its transatlantic partners must hold firm in …

Putin praises ‘real man’ Donald Trump but warns ‘even now he’s not safe’: reports
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Putin praises ‘real man’ Donald Trump but warns ‘even now he’s not safe’: reports

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is praising Donald Trump as a "real man," and “clever and experienced,” while issuing what has been described as a "bizarre" warning that the American President-elect is "not safe." Putin said that what struck him "the most is not that Donald Trump was faced with uncivilized means—including assassination attempts—more than once," according to a translation from …

UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of 'staggeringly reckless' sabotage campaign

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of Britain’s foreign …

UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign
3 weeks, 4 days ago

UK intelligence chief accuses Russia of ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign

Associated Press  

PARIS — The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service said Friday that Russia is conducting a “staggeringly reckless” sabotage campaign against Ukraine’s Western allies, and that his spies are working to stop the consequences from spiraling out of control. MI6 chief Richard Moore said his agency and its French counterpart were working together to prevent a dangerous escalation by “calibrating …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

U.K. intelligence chief accuses Russia of ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign
3 weeks, 4 days ago

U.K. intelligence chief accuses Russia of ‘staggeringly reckless’ sabotage campaign

LA Times  

“The cost of supporting Ukraine is well-known, but the cost of not doing so would be infinitely higher,” Richard Moore, head of MI6, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, says at the British Embassy in Paris on Friday. The head of Britain’s foreign intelligence service says Russia is conducting a “staggeringly reckless” sabotage campaign against Ukraine’s Western allies, and that his spies …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

Russia fires senior commander for false claims about progress of war in Ukraine, military bloggers say
1 month ago

Russia fires senior commander for false claims about progress of war in Ukraine, military bloggers say

CNN  

CNN — Russia has removed a senior commander from his post for making false claims about the progress of the war in parts of eastern Ukraine, according to military bloggers and Russian media. Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, the commander of the South Forces Group, was dismissed after providing misleading information about Russia’s progress near the Siversk settlement in the eastern …

Russia informed US before IRBM attack on Ukraine, no change yet in nuclear posture
1 month ago

Russia informed US before IRBM attack on Ukraine, no change yet in nuclear posture

Firstpost  

Russia informed the United States before launching the ballistic missile attack on Ukraine, indicating that information-sharing mechanism between the two countries around powerful weapons remains active The photo shows a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launched during a test from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Northern Arkhangelsk region, Russia, on October 29, 2024. Russia informed the United States before attacking Ukraine with …

Russia's Vladimir Putin threatens to strike UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates
1 month ago

Russia's Vladimir Putin threatens to strike UK with new ballistic missile as Ukraine war escalates

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to strike the UK with a new ballistic missile which he used in Ukraine amid the ongoing war between the two countries, reported news agency PA Media. Russian president Vladimir Putin threatened the UK with the use of a new ballistic missile The UK government issued a statement condemning Vladimir Putin for escalating the …

Russia’s official gets order on mysterious call during conference about Putin’s strike on Ukraine: ‘We are not…’
1 month ago

Russia’s official gets order on mysterious call during conference about Putin’s strike on Ukraine: ‘We are not…’

Live Mint  

A Russian foreign ministry representative, Maria Zakharova, received a mysterious call during a press conference. The press conference was held hours after Russia allegedly launched a fresh round of air attacks, this time with intermediate-range ballistic missiles, on Ukraine. Russia's fresh attack on Ukraine In response to the approval of the US and UK to attack Russian territory with advanced …

US shuts Kyiv embassy amid strike threat after Ukraine missile attack in Russia
1 month ago

US shuts Kyiv embassy amid strike threat after Ukraine missile attack in Russia

India Today  

The US shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday morning due to what it called the threat of a significant air attack, a day after Ukraine used American missiles to hit a target inside Russia in what Moscow described as an escalation in the war. Later, after an air raid siren in the early afternoon jangled nerves in the capital, …

'Putin's puppet': Trump family member sends expletive-laden statement to president-elect
1 month ago

'Putin's puppet': Trump family member sends expletive-laden statement to president-elect

Raw Story  

Ukraine is having a tough time as its neighbor Russia wages war against it and "it’s going to get so much worse under the Trump administration," according to a Trump family member. "Of all the unthinkable scenarios we’ve been forced to consider since Donald won the election on November 5th is the possibility that all of this will have been …

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’
1 month ago

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Wednesday accused the outgoing Joe Biden's administration in the United States of “doing everything” to prolong the war in Ukraine. “If you look at the trends of the outgoing US administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The International Campaign …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month ago

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday modified his country’s nuclear doctrine to broaden the circumstances in which the Kremlin could use nuclear weapons. As reported, the changes sanction their use when it’s under a coordinated attack, which includes a non-nuclear state attacking it with the backing of a nuclear state. Scarily, this shift comes amid reports of Ukraine having fired …

US slams Russia's 'irresponsible rhetoric' after Vladimir Putin eases rules for nuclear strikes
1 month ago

US slams Russia's 'irresponsible rhetoric' after Vladimir Putin eases rules for nuclear strikes

Hindustan Times  

The White House condemned Russia's "irresponsible rhetoric" Tuesday after Vladimir Putin eased Moscow's rules for nuclear strikes, but said it saw no need to change its own force posture. US officials have previously confirmed that outgoing President Joe Biden, who is attending a G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, gave the green light for ally Kyiv to use long-range missiles …

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
1 month ago

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a "palpable" response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.Biden, who in January hands over the White House to Donald Trump, a sceptic of US support for Ukraine, called at a G20 summit attended by Russia's …

Kremlin warns US over missile decision
1 month ago

Kremlin warns US over missile decision

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-11-19 10:10 Kyiv residents shelter at a subway station amid a Russian airstrike on Sunday. TANYA DZAFAROWA VIA GETTY IMAGES WASHINGTON — The Kremlin said on Monday that any US decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles deep into Russia would mean it was directly involved in the conflict, which it accused Joe Biden's administration of escalating. When …

Kremlin warns US over missile decision
1 month ago

Kremlin warns US over missile decision

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-11-19 10:10 Kyiv residents shelter at a subway station amid a Russian airstrike on Sunday. TANYA DZAFAROWA VIA GETTY IMAGES WASHINGTON — The Kremlin said on Monday that any US decision to allow Ukraine to fire US missiles deep into Russia would mean it was directly involved in the conflict, which it accused Joe Biden's administration of escalating. When …

UK to ‘double down’ on support for Ukraine as US backs missile use in Russia
1 month ago

UK to ‘double down’ on support for Ukraine as US backs missile use in Russia

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK will “double down” on support for Ukraine, fuelling …

Joe Biden throwing oil on fire: Kremlin reacts to US allowing Ukraine to use American missiles to target Russia
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1 month ago

Joe Biden throwing oil on fire: Kremlin reacts to US allowing Ukraine to use American missiles to target Russia

Op India  

On Monday, November 18, Russia reacted to reports that US President Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to launch US supplied long-range-missiles into Russia. Accusing outgoing President Joe Biden of increasing tensions with this decision, Peskov said, “If such a decision has been taken, it means a whole new spiral of tension and a whole new situation with regard to US …

US approval for long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark 'new round of tension', warns Kremlin
1 month ago

US approval for long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark 'new round of tension', warns Kremlin

Firstpost  

A day after US President Joe Biden reportedly gave the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia, Kremlin said on Monday that such a move would lead to a “new round of tension” and deepen the involvement of the US in the conflict A Ukrainian service member from the special police unit …

Live updates: Ukraine-Russia war, US allows Kyiv to make long-range missile strikes into Russia
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54 years, 11 months ago

Live updates: Ukraine-Russia war, US allows Kyiv to make long-range missile strikes into Russia

CNN  

US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range American missiles in Russia shows that his administration wants to “throw oil on the fire” of the conflict, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. “It is obvious the outgoing administration in the United States wants to throw oil on the fire and escalate the conflict in Ukraine,” Peskov told reporters …

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
1 month ago

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response Sunday to the approval that he and his government have request for over a …

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia
1 month ago

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, was confirming reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post that the major policy shift -- long …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
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1 month ago

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears

CNN  

CNN — A thousand days into Europe’s most grueling war since the Nazis, the starting gun appears to have been fired for peace talks in Ukraine. One Western official said there was an “overall collective holding of breath” in Western capitals ahead of Trump’s inauguration. A French defense official said: “Discussions surrounding the future of Ukraine have gone into overdrive” …

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears
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1 month ago

Ukraine’s allies in disarray as Trump-led diplomacy nears

CNN  

CNN — A thousand days into Europe’s most grueling war since the Nazis, the starting gun appears to have been fired for peace talks in Ukraine. Epifanova said the move might appeal to similar sympathies in Scholz’s own SPD party, but “otherwise it’s very unfortunate for Ukraine.” A diplomat familiar with the mood inside NATO headquarters described uncertainty in the …

Russia accuses Biden of escalating Ukraine war with missile decision
1 month ago

Russia accuses Biden of escalating Ukraine war with missile decision

Al Jazeera  

Kremlin says any US decision to allow Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia would mean direct US involvement in the conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday said any US decision to allow Ukraine to fire American missiles deep into Russia would mean the US was directly involved in the conflict. “If such a decision was indeed formulated …

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years

NPR  

Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years toggle caption Michael Kappeler/AP/DPA BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin leader's first publicly announced conversation with the sitting head of a major Western power in nearly two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Scholz's call to Putin, …

Germany’s Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia’s Putin in first such call in 2 years
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia’s Putin in first such call in 2 years

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin leader’s first publicly announced conversation with the sitting head of a major Western power in nearly two years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Scholz’s call to Putin, calling it “a Pandora’s box” and would only serve to make Russia less isolated. The Kremlin said Germany …

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin as opening a “Pandora’s box” that only works to undermine efforts to isolate Russia’s leader. On the call, Scholz urged Putin to pull his forces out of Ukraine and begin talks with Kyiv that would open the way for a “just and …

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Scholz calls Putin, ending Western isolation over Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized a call between Germany’s chancellor and Russian President Vladimir Putin as opening a “Pandora’s box” that only works to undermine efforts to isolate Russia’s leader. On the call, Scholz urged Putin to pull his forces out of Ukraine and begin talks with Kyiv that would open the way for a “just and …

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election
1 month, 1 week ago

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine in October 2022 that Britain was preparing for the fallout, it is understood. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly spent her final days in office examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases after American spies raised concerns that Putin was seriously close to pressing the button. It …

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