Russia, Putin and Ukraine

The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says
As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war.” ...
Vladimir Putin blow as satellite images show 'Russian withdrawal from prized Syrian base'
The images appear to show several Russian vehicles and equipment have been moved in what would be a big blow to Russia's ...
Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukraine needed broader security guarantees and Russian President Vladimir Putin was ...
Putin Ally's Vintage Car Collection Wiped Out by Russian Drones
The luxury possessions of former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich, who was ousted in 2014, were hit by Russian UAVs, it ...
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Digital RUB: Moscow ‘Pilots Use of CBDC in Budgetary Payments’
The digital RUB rollout claims new breakthrough after Russian gov’t and Central Bank announce “trial” of the CBDC in ...
Putin on brink as furious Russian elites revolt against China policy and 'colonisation'
Russian elites are growing increasingly concerned about the dominance of a pro-China clan within the Kremlin and Beijing's "colonial" attitude towards Moscow.
Putin echoes Trump's claim that conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided had he been in office
The Kremlin says a settlement in Ukraine can’t be facilitated by a drop in global oil prices as U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner of Belarus vote that West calls a charade
Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule on Monday after electoral officials ...
Russia’s new school textbook claims Moscow was ‘forced’ to invade Ukraine – and was edited by a Putin aide
A new school textbook in Russia is teaching children that Moscow was “forced” to invade Ukraine as it likens the conflict to ...