Vladimir Putin

Putin says Russia wants a buffer zone in Ukraine’s Kharkiv but has no plans to capture the city

World
David Turner

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region aims to create a ...

Georgia passes controversial Russia-style ‘foreign agents’ law

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David Turner

A brawl broke out this week over the bill in the Georgia Parliament, with rival lawmakers shoving each other. Protesters smashed through ...

Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine

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David Turner

Ukraine knew Russia was planning a summer offensive, but not where it would start. That became clear on 10 May, as Russian ...

Xi Tells Putin China-Russia Ties Should Last ‘Generations’

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David Turner

(Bloomberg) — Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled to Vladimir Putin that ties between the two nations remain strong, as the Russian leader ...

Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week

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David Turner

FILE – Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo prior to their talks on the ...

Ex-Ukrainian president says US delay in war aid was ‘colossal’ waste, let Putin inflict more damage

Politics
Amanda Smith

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko said the long delay by the U.S. Congress in approving military aid for his ...

Ukraine faces decisive battle as Russian forces surge – POLITICO

World
David Turner

The Institute for the Study of War, a U.S.-based think tank, argues that Russian forces have been ordered to shape a buffer ...

Putin replaces long-time defense minister Sergei Shoigu as Ukraine war heats up in its 3rd year

World
David Turner

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced his long-time defense minister Sergei Shoigu in a cabinet shakeup that comes as Putin begins ...

Vladimir Putin set to replace Sergei Shoigu as Russia defence minister

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David Turner

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to replace his long-standing ally Sergei Shoigu as defence minister, the Kremlin has announced. The 68-year-old ...

Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia’s prime minister

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David Turner

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister after the previous stint on ...