Vladimir Putin

Putin Threatens to Arm Countries That Could Hit Western Targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the West's delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine, arguing Moscow could arm other countries with similar weapons to attack Western targets. 

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Ukraine Should Be Given Greater Freedom to Strike Russia: Lithuanian Minister

Ukraine's Western allies should lift the limits they impose on weapons they deliver, allowing Kyiv greater freedom to hit targets in Russia.

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Russia’s Kharkiv Push Aims to Stretch Ukraine Forces: Analysts

Russia's offensive around Kharkiv likely aims more at presenting Ukraine with a strategic quandary over where to deploy forces than taking the major city, experts say.

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Russian Elites Recruited Far From Frontline to Be Safe From War: UK Intel

A startling UK Ministry of Defence intelligence report reveals a stark division between Russia’s elite and ordinary citizens.

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Putin Removes Defense Minister Shoigu

Russian President Putin moved to replace Defense Minister Shoigu in a major shake-up to Russia's military leadership more than two years into its Ukraine offensive.

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Russia Mulls Lowering Threshold for Activating Nuclear Weapons

Russia is considering lowering the threshold for activating its nuclear weapons, a top foreign ministry official has revealed.

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Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-Led Plot to Kill Zelensky

Ukraine said it had unraveled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Russia Ramps Up Ukraine Offensive Ahead of Arms Boost

Russia has redoubled its offensive in Donbas over the past month, making significant advances as Ukraine awaits a boost in Western arms supplies.

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Putin Orders Nuclear Drills With Troops Near Ukraine

President Putin has ordered the Russian military to hold nuclear weapons drills involving the navy and troops based near Ukraine, the defense ministry said.

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Thousands of Russian Soldiers in Ukraine Now Deserting Posts: Intel

Thousands of Russian soldiers have reportedly deserted their posts in Ukraine as troop morale continues to plummet.

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