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Vladimir Putin says Russian nuclear weapons are now in Belarus

“We have more such weapons than the NATO countries. They know about it, and all the time we are being persuaded to start negotiations on reductions. The hell with them, you know, as our people say,” Russia's President has said.

Russia

Euroviews. In Putin's empire, the only thing that matters is the throne

Do the lives of Russians anywhere matter to such a monstrous political entity as the Russian empire? The answer is simple – they don’t, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

Russia

Russia adopts law pardoning criminals who fight in Ukraine

Those convicted of crimes against "sexual integrity", terrorism, high treason, espionage and other "particularly grave crimes" are exempt.

Russia

Navalny ally Chanysheva jailed in Russia over extremism claims

Navalny ally and supporter Lilia Chanysheva jailed by Russian court over extremism claims as Kremlin continues anti-opposition crackdown

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Ukraine

Putin claims Western tanks 'burning well' in Ukraine and other news

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Italy

Euroviews. Berlusconi's death is Europe's first populist's final triumph

Unlike today's autocrats who make grim threats against the institutions of the rule of law, Berlusconi brushed them aside in a light-hearted and smiling manner, with jokes, silk neckerchiefs, and catchy ditties — an authentic made-in-Italy product, ready to be exported, Giorgio Fruscione writes.

Russia

Wagner paramilitaries ordered to pledge allegiance to Russian leaders

Wagner paramilitary soldiers and members of other armed groups have been ordered to pledge allegiance to the Russian leadership as rift develops

World News

War in Ukraine: Can Russia be charged for the crime of 'aggression'?

The atrocities in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha have become synonymous with Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces fire on fleeing civilians

Ukraine's military on Sunday reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy confirms counteroffensive actions taking place in Ukraine

Ukrainian President says mood is positive but doesn't give details on military operations

Ukraine

Vladimir Putin confirms Ukrainian counteroffensive has begun

Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted Friday that Ukrainian troops have started a long-expected counteroffensive and were suffering “significant” losses. His comments came just hours after a string of drone strikes inside Russian territory.

Belarus

Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus next month

Putin announced the planned deployment of short-range nuclear weapons in Belarus earlier this year in a move widely seen as a warning to the West as it stepped up military support for Ukraine.

Russia

Euroviews. Why aren’t there any mass protests against Putin in Russia?

The answer is obvious: maybe Putin’s machinery isn’t that good at breaking Ukraine’s defences, but it is incredibly competent at cracking the skulls of Russian opposition activists, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

Culture news

'White Lotus' actor fears for cast safety over new play about Putin

'Patriots' has opened in the London West End to tell the tale of Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who helped put Vladimir Putin in power.

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Motorway billboards in South Africa urge Ramaphosa to arrest Putin

Motorist along CENTURION, GAUTENG Centurion, Gauteng in South Africa were in for a shock when they drove by billboards in urging Ramaphosa to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russia

Russian opposition figure calls on electorate to replace Putin

Boris Nadezhdin, a critic of Putin and a representative in the Moscow municipal assembly, made the remarks on state-backed TV.

South Africa

South Africa grants Putin immunity despite international warrant

Russia's president was granted diplomatic immunity to attend a BRICS summit in August, despite being wanted for his involvement in alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Europe News

A ceasefire in Ukraine would lead to 'frozen conflict': von der Leyen

The European Commission president suggested a group of "like-minded states" provide security guarantees to Ukraine.

Russia

Wagner boss denies coup accusations - ISW

Yevgeny Prigozhin argued his mercenary force does not have the personnel needed to topple the Kremlin.

Ukraine

Kremlin blames Kyiv for Moscow drone strike and other news

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president since 2000 (with a break as prime minister from 2008 to 2012), has shaped the country’s politics and global influence. From the war in Ukraine to political repression, stay informed on his policies and their impact.