Ukraine, Putin and Russia
Russia advances as war in Ukraine sees Putin's forces adopt new tactics amid uncertainty over U.S. support
Russia is relying on new tactics to gain ground in Ukraine, with the continuation of U.S. support uncertain as the war grinds on.
Panicking Putin 'fears Soviet-style collapse' as Russia feels soaring Ukraine war pressure
Despite ongoing hopes for a breakthrough, the conflict is expected to continue grinding on in eastern Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin 'fears Soviet-style collapse' amid budget pressures to fund war in Ukraine
Warning comes after Russia’s government unveiled plans to hike defence spending to highest levels since the Cold War
Ukraine-Russia war live: Putin’s forces claim key town of Vuhledar in east Ukraine as Kyiv’s troops withdraw
Mr Peskov cited the international situation, escalating tensions near Russia’s borders and the growing proximity of Nato infrastructure to them, and what he called the deeper involvement of Western nuclear powers’ in the Ukraine war on Kyiv’s side, as the backdrop for the changes to the doctrine.
Is Putin Bluffing? Russia Keeps Making Nuclear War Threat over Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine nears its 1,000th day, Russian officials have escalated nuclear threats against the U.S., Ukraine, and the West. In September, President Vladimir Putin announced a lowered nuclear threshold,
Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin says any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country.
Putin Escalates War as Ukraine’s Western Allies Waver
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Putin scraps peace talks, vows to intensify war on Ukraine
According to "The Moscow Times," there was hope for an agreement between Russia and Ukraine as recently as this summer, with both sides planning to make peace in Qatar. However, Putin suddenly changed his mind.
The Russian Military Will Be 'Battle-Hardened' After Ukraine War
Russia’s Military Will be Better Prepared for a War with Europe After Ukraine: As Russia unleashed its war machine on Ukraine in February 2022, even the United States anticipated a swift Russian victory.
Trump Assures Zelenskyy of Continued Backing in Ukraine-Russia War
During a closed-door meeting in New York, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Donald Trump assured him of his support for Ukraine’s war effort against Russia if Trump is re-elected in the upcoming U.
Vladimir Putin Still Hasn't Stopped Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia – And Even The West Is Puzzled
Two months later, and Kyiv's small – albeit astonishing – occupation of Russian territory is going strong. Western officials ...
Behind Trump’s Views on Ukraine: Putin’s Gambit and a Political Grudge
The roots of Donald Trump’s animus toward Ukraine — an issue with profound consequences should he be elected again — can be ...
Ukraine-Russia war live: Killed security chief at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was ‘collaborator’, Kyiv says
Ukrainian military intelligence published a video of his car exploding and in a statement branded Korotkiy a “war criminal” and collaborator, accusing him of repressing Ukrainians and of handing ...
Ukraine Agent Captured Spying on Putin's Troops, Russia Claims
Expert Mark Galeotti told Newsweek that both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war have been boosting their efforts "to gather ...
Freed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza says Russia deserves better than "criminal, archaic KGB-led dictatorship"
Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was one of eight Russian dissidents freed in the largest international prisoner swap since ...