Putin hails Russia's military performance in Ukraine
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the military has seized the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine after repelling Kyiv's counteroffensive and is well positioned to achieve Moscow's goals. Putin's speech at a meeting with top military brass came a day after he presented documents to Russia’s Central Election Commission to seek reelection in the March presidential vote that he's all but certain to win. The Russian leader hailed the troops for repelling Ukrainian attacks during the summer counteroffensive.
Famed Russian writer Boris Akunin says the Putin regime identifying literary figures as terrorists or extremists is "an important step" towards totalitarianism. Akunin, who has spoken out against Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, was placed on a list of extremists earlier this week. The...
Russian President Putin commended India's PM Modi for his stance on global complexities, including the Ukraine situation, during a meeting with India's Foreign Minister in Moscow. Putin praised the..
More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the old East-West conflict between NATO and Russia has flared up again in full force – not least because of the West’s massive arms deliveries..
Russia's extensive air assault on Ukraine caused 31 civilian deaths, over 160 injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage. The attack, condemned by major nations, targeted various Ukrainian cities...