Ukraine-Russia war: John Oliver calls Putin ‘an autocrat, a tyrant, a warmonger’ and a ‘huge b****’
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war: John Oliver calls Putin ‘an autocrat, a tyrant, a warmonger’ and a ‘huge b****’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy John Oliver has weighed in on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, describing Vladimir Putin as a “warmonger” and a “huge b****”. During the episode, Oliver called out former US president George W Bush for his statement about the Russian-Ukrainian war, flagging one line in particular from Bush’s response: “I join the international community in condemning Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.” “Hold on, George. I’ll shut the f*** up now.’” Oliver then played a clip of a conversation between Putin and Sergey Naryshkin, director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service. It really focuses the mind.” John Oliver discusses Vladimir Putin on ‘Last Week Tonight' The comedian also described Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “completely indefensible”.

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Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war in Ukraine during his annual set-piece television event Thursday, seeking instead to project Russia’s strength despite President-elect Donald Trump’s stated goal of achieving a quick peace. Any attempt at brokering peace faces significant obstacles, with analysts saying that Putin believes he is winning the war …

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
3 weeks, 2 days 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 says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin put a positive spin on a spate of recent setbacks Thursday, insisting in a marathon news conference that Russia had accomplished its mission in Syria and was winning the war in Ukraine. “You asked what we can offer, or what I can offer to the newly elected President Trump when we meet,” Putin said …

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire

The Independent  

After Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders repeated constantly that they would stand behind Kyiv “as long as it takes”, first as Ukraine struck back, then as Russia counter-attacked. Trump’s talk of “peace through strength” offers the Ukrainian president a chance to profile himself as the pilot who steered Ukraine, or most of it, to safety under an American …

Putin praises ‘real man’ Donald Trump but warns ‘even now he’s not safe’: reports
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Elon Musk's new X post claims US, not Putin to be blamed for Russia-Ukraine war
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's new X post claims US, not Putin to be blamed for Russia-Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who was a pivotal member of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign, recently released a video that points to the alleged role played by the United States in the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Elon Musk shared a video featuring American economist Jeffrey D Sachs, who said Putin was not solely responsible for war in Ukraine. In …

Ukraine-Russia latest: Musk ‘joins Trump’s Zelensky call’ as Putin hails ‘courageous’ US election win
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2 months ago

Ukraine-Russia latest: Musk ‘joins Trump’s Zelensky call’ as Putin hails ‘courageous’ US election win

The Independent  

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The Zelensky Story review: Meticulous study of Ukraine’s president is gripping and immensely moving
4 months ago

The Zelensky Story review: Meticulous study of Ukraine’s president is gripping and immensely moving

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. The reason why Vladimir Putin’s euphemistically named “special military …

Feeling the pressure Vladimir? Putin shows his stress over Ukraine war by wringing his hands in meeting with shame-faced officials after Zelensky's troops invaded Russian soil
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Feeling the pressure Vladimir? Putin shows his stress over Ukraine war by wringing his hands in meeting with shame-faced officials after Zelensky's troops invaded Russian soil

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin is feeling the stress from Russia's invasion of Ukraine - as he is seen wringing his hands in a meeting with his top officials after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's troops bit back and made a counter-incursion into the country. Fighting has continued within the Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops have been deployed since August 6 in a bid to divert …

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking

The Independent  

Throughout its war with Russia, Ukraine has shown a remarkable capacity to take its much bigger invader by surprise. It came as Western military commentators seemed to agree that Vladimir Putin was winning a brutal war of attrition against his smaller neighbour, maybe forcing Ukraine to accept his demands in the coming months. There are some fears that a humiliated …

Biden introduces Ukrainian leader Zelensky as Putin in latest gaffe
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden introduces Ukrainian leader Zelensky as Putin in latest gaffe

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Moments before a high-stakes press conference to allay fears about …

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Associated Press  

Ukraine fired at least eight missiles at Russia’s Belgorod border region, killing two people and wounding 12, local officials said Thursday, as Kyiv’s forces apparently kept up efforts to rattle the Kremlin on the eve of Russia’s presidential election that is taking place amid a ruthless crackdown on dissent. “To say nothing of being able to control every aspect of …

'Russia must win this war': Trudeau's embarrassing gaffe after Ukraine visit | WATCH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Russia must win this war': Trudeau's embarrassing gaffe after Ukraine visit | WATCH

India TV News  

Warsaw: Taking a leaf out of US President Joe Biden's book, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an embarrassing public gaffe when he said "Russia must win this war" following a visit to Ukraine, where he is shoring up support as Kyiv struggles to fight Russian troops as the conflict entered into its third year. While addressing a joint news …

Putin tells Tucker Carlson Russia can’t be defeated in Ukraine
11 months ago

Putin tells Tucker Carlson Russia can’t be defeated in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that defeating Russia in Ukraine is “impossible by definition”, but insisted he does not seek to expand the war to neighbouring countries such as Poland and Latvia. In a high-profile interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Putin repeated his claim that invading Ukraine was necessary to stop the country from threatening Russia …

Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin to be streamed without paywall: Why the Western world's relentless hypocrisy in Ukraine war needs to be called out
11 months ago

Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin to be streamed without paywall: Why the Western world's relentless hypocrisy in Ukraine war needs to be called out

Op India  

Tucker Carlson, the famous US journalist has been in Moscow for the last few days. Tucker Carlson’s soon-to-be aired interview with Vladimir Putin will be the first time any Western journalist has interviewed Putin since the war started in 2022. He discusses how the Western media runs only a one-sided, misinformed, juvenile narrative when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine war …

Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war with Russia 'very dangerous'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war with Russia 'very dangerous'

The Independent  

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Zelenskyy calls Trump’s rhetoric about Ukraine’s war with Russia ‘very dangerous’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy calls Trump’s rhetoric about Ukraine’s war with Russia ‘very dangerous’

Associated Press  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was worried at the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House, branding Trump’s claim that he could stop Ukraine’s war with Russia in 24 hours as “very dangerous.” In an interview with the U.K.'s Channel 4 News that aired Friday, Zelenskyy invited the former president and front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination …

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war

Firstpost  

The question of whether President Putin genuinely seeks an end to the war in Ukraine remains elusive Questions surround Vladimir Putin’s stance on the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. This speculation arises from Putin’s recent participation in a virtual G20 meeting, where he expressed concerns about the human toll of war and emphasised Russia’s openness to peace negotiations with …

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian foreign minister lambastes the West but barely mentions Ukraine in UN speech

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 Russia's top diplomat lashed out …

Ukraine: The Latest - Russia's unrelenting missile attacks linked to grain deal collapse
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine: The Latest - Russia's unrelenting missile attacks linked to grain deal collapse

The Telegraph  

Foreign Correspondent Joe Barnes begins by reporting on the overnight strikes on southern Ukraine. Francis also spoke about the news that Vladimir Putin has called off his planned visit to South Africa to attend the BRICS summit next month: Months ago the ICC arrest warrant for Putin was dismissed by some as an irrelevance, but we have again seen an …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 488
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 488

Al Jazeera  

As the war enters it 488th day, these are the main developments. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his defence minister said they held a series of calls with key allies including the United States to discuss Putin’s “weakness” and Ukraine’s next counteroffensive steps. In China’s first official remarks on the rebellion, the foreign ministry said Beijing supported Russia in “protecting …

Putin has only himself to blame as infighting engulfs Kremlin insiders
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin has only himself to blame as infighting engulfs Kremlin insiders

CNN  

CNN — Vladimir Putin, meet the Law of Unintended Consequences. In the years leading up to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a St. Petersburg-based businessman named Yevgeny Prigozhin emerged as a canny political entrepreneur. By giving Prigozhin free rein to raise a private army, Putin both unleashed the political ambitions of the businessman and surrendered the state’s monopoly on the …

Ron DeSantis Says His Ukraine Comments Were 'Mischaracterized'
1 year, 9 months ago

Ron DeSantis Says His Ukraine Comments Were 'Mischaracterized'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said his comments calling the Ukraine war a “territorial dispute” were “mischaracterized.” Asked if he regretted using the term to describe Russia’s invasion, DeSantis told British TV personality Piers Morgan his words were taken out of context. “Well, I think it’s been mischaracterized,” DeSantis, a likely 2024 presidential contender, said in a Talk …

Russia acted against Ukraine after years of warning, says Sergey Lavrov
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia acted against Ukraine after years of warning, says Sergey Lavrov

The Hindu  

The economic fallout of the Ukraine crisis was not created by Russian military campaign and is being fuelled by the western reaction to the evolving situation, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi on March 3, 2023. Speaking at the annual Raisina Dialogue, Mr Lavrov repeatedly highlighted the western campaigns in Yugoslavia, Iraq and Afghanistan which according to …

One year of Russia-Ukraine war: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has redrawn the world map
1 year, 10 months ago

One year of Russia-Ukraine war: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has redrawn the world map

Firstpost  

Paris: Beyond Ukraine’s borders, Russia’s invasion of its neighbour has upended parts of the world order, including the forming of new blocs not seen since the Cold War. “We’ve shifted into a disordered multi-polar world where everything is a weapon: energy, data, infrastructure, migration,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in December. AP “China isn’t distancing itself, but rather …

Explained | The past and present of Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | The past and present of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Hindu  

The story so far: A year after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, there are signs of escalation everywhere. His commanders had said, on record, that Russia wanted to take the whole of Ukraine’s east and south, which means an arc of territories stretching from Kharkiv in the northeast through the Donbas in the east to Odesa, the Black Sea …

Putin speech: Eight key claims from Russian leader – and the reality
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin speech: Eight key claims from Russian leader – and the reality

The Independent  

President Vladimir Putin’s speech to Russia's elite on Tuesday came almost one year to the day since invading Ukraine. However, Russian finance minister Anton Siluanov said in December that the oil price cap imposed by the G7 could push Moscow’s budget deficit higher than the expected 2 per cent of GDP next year. Millions of people in the West understand …

Putin rages against West in speech decried as absurd propaganda
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin rages against West in speech decried as absurd propaganda

Al Jazeera  

In an angry state-of-the-nation address, the Russian leader says he will pull out of a nuclear treaty and blames Ukraine for the invasion he started. He also said Russia would suspend participation in the New START treaty, the last major pillar of post-Cold War nuclear arms control between Moscow and Washington, which limits their strategic nuclear arsenals. “I would like …

West unleashed war, Russia not against Ukraine citizens: Putin on 1 year of conflict
1 year, 10 months ago

West unleashed war, Russia not against Ukraine citizens: Putin on 1 year of conflict

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a major speech on the Ukraine war, accused the west of “playing a dirty game” and said Moscow did everything possible to solve the "problems of Donbas" by peaceful means. By February 2022, it became apparent that everything was prepared for a punitive action from Kyiv on Donbas," Putin said, blaming Ukraine and the West …

Biden’s Ukraine visit upstages Putin and leaves Moscow’s military pundits raging
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden’s Ukraine visit upstages Putin and leaves Moscow’s military pundits raging

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine sparked anger and embarrassment among many of Russia’s hawkish military pundits on Monday, increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin as the Russian leader prepares to justify his stuttering invasion in a national address. But the visit caused fury in Russian pro-military and ultranationalist circles, as it upstages Putin on the eve of …

The West’s hardest task in Ukraine: Convincing Putin he’s losing
1 year, 10 months ago

The West’s hardest task in Ukraine: Convincing Putin he’s losing

CNN  

CNN — Ending the war in Ukraine on terms acceptable to its President Volodymyr Zelensky will require the West to convince Russian leader Vladimir Putin he’s losing. And Julianne Smith, the US ambassador to NATO, told CNN’s Becky Anderson that Washington was doing all it could to “continue to apply pressure on Moscow to affect strategic calculus.” And in an …

'Don't want to hurt you but...': Boris Johnson's shocking revelations on Putin in BBC documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

'Don't want to hurt you but...': Boris Johnson's shocking revelations on Putin in BBC documentary

India TV News  

Johnson vs Putin: In a shocking revelation, former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had threatened to personally target him with a missile attack days before launching a full-scale war in Ukraine last year in February. "He sort of threatened me at one point and said, 'Boris, I don't want to hurt you, but …

Putin says in New Year message West is using Ukraine to destroy Russia
2 years ago

Putin says in New Year message West is using Ukraine to destroy Russia

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday his country would never give in to the West's attempts to use Ukraine as a tool to destroy Russia. In a New Year's video message broadcast on Russian state TV, Mr. Putin said Russia was fighting in Ukraine to protect its "motherland" and to secure "true independence" for its people. In a nine-minute …

Russia-Ukraine War: West Aiming To Tear Apart Russia, Says Putin Amid US's Patriot Missile Aid To Zelensky
2 years ago

Russia-Ukraine War: West Aiming To Tear Apart Russia, Says Putin Amid US's Patriot Missile Aid To Zelensky

ABP News  

In excerpts from an interview that will be carried on state television later on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised the West for attempting to "tear apart" Russia, news agency AFP reported. “At the core of it all is the policy of our geopolitical opponents aiming to tear apart Russia, the historical Russia,” Putin said. #UPDATE Russian President Vladimir Putin …

Cornered in Ukraine, Putin ditches annual news conference
2 years ago

Cornered in Ukraine, Putin ditches annual news conference

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin has ditched his annual marathon news conference following a series of battlefield setbacks in Ukraine — a tacit acknowledgment that the Russian leader’s war has gone badly wrong. “Kremlin officials are almost certainly extremely sensitive about the possibility that any event attended by Putin could be hijacked by unsanctioned discussion about the ‘special military operation,’” it said, …

Russian gun-runner Viktor Bout wants to fight on the frontlines in Ukraine war
2 years ago

Russian gun-runner Viktor Bout wants to fight on the frontlines in Ukraine war

Firstpost  

Viktor Bout says he ‘wholeheartedly’ supports Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so-called ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine and he would ‘certainly go as a volunteer’ if he had the opportunity and the desired skills Moscow: Viktor Bout, the recently freed Russian arms dealer, says he “wholeheartedly” supports Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine and he would “certainly go as a …

As Russia struggles in Ukraine, repression mounts at home
2 years, 1 month ago

As Russia struggles in Ukraine, repression mounts at home

CNN  

CNN — A new expanded law on “foreign agents” in Russia comes into force Thursday, signifying an intensifying crackdown on free speech and opposition under President Vladimir Putin that has accelerated as his fortunes in Ukraine have deteriorated. If the laws are “applied in a haphazard way or readily, you don’t know.” Andrey Soldatov, another exiled Russian journalist, known for …

Putin wants the world to forget Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin wants the world to forget Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s message to the West, East and South is to focus on the global crises they face and let him have Ukraine. Ahead of the event, presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov promised that people “will read and re-read” Putin’s Valdai speech. Putin’s main and most popular narrative directed at the international audience is the “end of the unipolar moment” and …

Vladimir Putin is a modern day Hitler: Ukraine's Zelensky's security adviser
2 years, 2 months ago

Vladimir Putin is a modern day Hitler: Ukraine's Zelensky's security adviser

Hindustan Times  

Russia's president Vladimir Putin is a modern-day Hitler and his country is doomed to the same fate as Nazi Germany, head of Ukraine ’s national security council said. Oleksiy Danilov, who is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ’s most trusted security adviser, told Sky News that Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine will never be forgotten. Oleksiy Danilov also dismissed any idea …

Russian state TV pundit makes rare admission of failure in Ukraine
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian state TV pundit makes rare admission of failure in Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Russia miscalculated its strength and is losing the war in Ukraine, an expert told state media last night in a rare and risky outburst. Viktor Olevich, a well-known 'Americanist' within Russia and chief analyst at the Centre for Actual Politics, told viewers and a stunned host that Russia 'cannot win' despite eight months of fighting. Olevich, who was schooled in …

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
2 years, 2 months ago

Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department says U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has spoken on the phone to Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu. ___ KEY DEVELOPMENTS: — Russian, Ukrainian troops gird for major battle in Kherson — General who led Syrian bombing is new face of Russian war — Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe — …

Putin says more 'massive' strikes against Ukraine not necessary 'for now'
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin says more 'massive' strikes against Ukraine not necessary 'for now'

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that he does not plan more "massive" strikes against Ukraine "for now" and that the Kremlin's aim was not to "destroy" the pro-Western country. And then it will be clear," Mr. Putin told reporters following a summit of ex-Soviet nations in Kazakhstan. But he said Russia is "doing everything right" in Ukraine — despite …

Vladimir Putin 'miscalculated' Russia's ability to occupy Ukraine: Joe Biden
2 years, 2 months ago

Vladimir Putin 'miscalculated' Russia's ability to occupy Ukraine: Joe Biden

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a normally rational actor who badly misjudged his prospects of occupying Ukraine. "I think he is a rational actor who has miscalculated significantly," Mr. Biden told CNN after Moscow's shelling of civilian targets across its neighbor marked an escalation in the seven-month conflict. Mr. Biden …

Putin 'miscalculated' Russia's ability to occupy Ukraine: Biden
2 years, 2 months ago

Putin 'miscalculated' Russia's ability to occupy Ukraine: Biden

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is a normally rational actor who badly misjudged his prospects of occupying Ukraine. "I think he is a rational actor who has miscalculated significantly," Biden told CNN after Moscow's shelling of civilian targets across its neighbor marked an escalation in the seven-month conflict. Biden warned last week …

Steven Seagal sends Putin ‘happy birthday’ message as Russia’s war on Ukraine continues
2 years, 3 months ago

Steven Seagal sends Putin ‘happy birthday’ message as Russia’s war on Ukraine continues

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Steven Seagal has sent President Vladimir Putin a happy birthday message …

On Ukraine, Russia repeats insistence that it had no choice
2 years, 3 months ago

On Ukraine, Russia repeats insistence that it had no choice

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia made its case to the world Saturday for its war in Ukraine, repeating a series of grievances about its neighbor and the West to tell the U.N. General Assembly meeting of leaders that Moscow had “no choice” but to take military action. Lavrov, for his part, accused the West of aiming to “destroy and fracture Russia” …

Ukraine war: Putin 'paves the way for 1million Russian to be drafted'
2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine war: Putin 'paves the way for 1million Russian to be drafted'

Daily Mail  

A haunting video has emerged today showing a Russian girl sobbing uncontrollably as her conscript father boards a bus to join the Ukraine invasion amid Vladimir Putin's mass mobilisation push. Credits @taygainfo pic.twitter.com/tlaVRoDgLT — Pjotr Sauer September 22, 2022 Newly-conscripted Russian men have bidden an emotional farewell to their tearful wives and families Children and partners were weeping as they …

Ukraine invasion: Explosions ring out across country as Putin declares war to ‘de-Nazify’
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine invasion: Explosions ring out across country as Putin declares war to ‘de-Nazify’

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. The Russian president said he did not want to …

Putin alert for signs of eroding Western unity on Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin alert for signs of eroding Western unity on Ukraine

LA Times  

Vladimir Putin looked very much at ease. “I don’t see Putin’s worldview as shaken and changed” by setbacks such as the failure to capture Kyiv and topple President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government in the war’s early days, said Gustav Gressel, a Ukraine expert at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Prior to the visit Thursday, Ukraine had taken serious umbrage over …

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