Russia, Vladimir Putin and Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says
Ukraine-Russia war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says - Kyiv launched a new offensive in Kursk over the weekend, and says Russia is ‘getting what it deserves’ there
More than 38,000 Russian troops wiped out as Ukraine catches Vladimir Putin off-guard
Russia has announced the capture of the key Ukrainian town of Kurakhove as fierce fighting continues on both sides of the border.
Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia
Baker, a veteran journalist, offers a deeply sourced investigation into the political economy of the sanctions imposed on Russia following its attack on Ukraine.
Russian Ruble Nosedives as Economy Gives Putin Major Headache
The plunging Russian currency, the ruble, has added to inflationary pressures in Russia, British officials have said, as the country faces further economic turbulence exacerbated by the ending of its natural gas transit deal with Ukraine.
Sanctions brought on by Putin’s war in Ukraine are taking a bite out of Russia’s New Year's salad
With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.
Putin faces mutiny from Russian businesses as ruble tanks: 'Criticism is growing'
Vladimir Putin is facing growing criticism from Russian businesses as sanctions hit firms amid the country's war with Ukraine. A report from the UK's Ministry of Defence has stated: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.
Vladimir Putin hit by 'mutiny' from key group as Russian economy falters amid Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin is facing growing discontent from Russian businesses as sanctions begin to bite amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine. The UK's Ministry of Defence has noted: "Criticism of high interest rates is growing amongst Russian business.

Putin, Zelensky and Lex Fridman podcast

Kyiv army's new offensive in Russia is stopping Putin deploying more troops to fight in Ukraine, says Zelensky
Kyiv army's new offensive in Russia is stopping Putin deploying more troops to fight in Ukraine, says Zelensky - Ukraine’s president claimed that his troops were ‘actively destroying Russian military ...
China Told Putin Not To Use Nuclear Weapons, Blinken Says
The U.S. secretary of state told the Financial Times that pressure from Beijing dissuaded Vladimir Putin from using nuclear ...
After Putin: Could a modern Khrushchev reshape Russia-West relations?
Putin and Khrushchev represent two opposing strategic options, neither an offshoot of the unpopular war in Ukraine. For his ...
'He is an introvert – a man of deeds, not words': How Vladimir Putin rose to power in Russia
When he became acting president of Russia on the last day of the 20th Century, the former spy was an enigma to many. Who is ...
Vladimir Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential meeting with Trump
Putin, during a wide-ranging end-of-year news conference in Moscow, claimed that he hasn’t spoken to Trump in years and that ...
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2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here’s how it unfolded
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Russian President Vladimir Putin appears before the media after ...
Trump, Putin advisers trade barbs heading into new year
The year is ending with a pair of sharp messages between top advisers to Russian leader Vladimir Putin and President-elect ...
Can Putin's reign last through 2025?
Will Putin’s reign outlast 2025? In an unpredictable time, all bets are off. The Newsday app makes it easier to access ...