Vladimir Putin
Putin Urges Support in Annexed Ukrainian Territories Ahead of Election
In a move to rally support for his inevitable victory in the upcoming presidential election, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called upon voters, including those in annexed regions of Ukraine, to unite in shaping Russia's future through their ballots, reported by Reuters.
Russia says shot down 14 drones over Ukraine border
Russia's defence ministry on Thursday said that 14 Ukrainian drones were destroyed overnight over the regions of Belgorod and Kursk on the border with Ukraine.
It marked the latest wave of drone attacks on Russian territory this week, ahead of presidential elections on March 15-17 that are all but guaranteed to hand President Vladimir Putin another six years in power.
Finnish PM Warns of Russian Preparation for Prolonged Conflict with West
Amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has sounded the alarm, asserting that Russia is gearing up for a protracted confrontation with Western nations. Orpo's remarks, delivered today, underscore growing concerns about the geopolitical landscape and the imperative for enhanced European defense measures.
Putin Warns of Nuclear Preparedness: "Weapons Exist For Us To Use"
President Vladimir Putin has issued a chilling warning, asserting Russia's readiness for nuclear war. In an interview with Rossiya-1 television and the RIA news agency, Putin conveyed the gravity of the situation, cautioning that any intervention by the US in Ukraine would be met with a severe response from Russia.
Putin boasts Russia nuclear arsenal better than in US
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia's nuclear triad — its three-pronged arsenal of weapons launched from land, sea and air — was "much more" advanced than that of the United States.
Zelenskyy: Putin must be ‘sick’ to attack Odesa during Mitsotakis visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin must have been "sick" to have launched a missile strike on the port city of Odesa last week when Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was visiting the city, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
Pope Francis' Call for Ukraine Talks Seen as Message to Europe by Russia
Russia perceives Pope Francis' recent call for talks with Moscow to end the conflict in Ukraine as a subtle message directed towards Ukraine's Western allies, urging them to relinquish their aspirations to defeat Russia and acknowledge the West's role in the Ukrainian war, according to Italy's ANSA news agency.
French Troops Prepare for High-Intensity Conflict Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
French troops are undergoing rigorous training for a potential high-intensity conflict against a formidable adversary capable of matching their firepower, reports Politico.
Shock: The Russian Empire is returning, Putin is "handing over" Kremlin to his son?
Namely, as the British Sun writes, Putin's secret son is called Ivan and he is now nine years old, and there are rumors that the 71-year-old Russian ruler is planning to appoint two daughters, the only ones who are officially said to be his descendants, as regents at the court, when his health deteriorates.
Turkey to stress Ukraine support during Zelenskyy visit, Turkish source says
Turkey is expected to emphasise its continued strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul on Friday, a Turkish diplomatic source said.