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War in Ukraine
Russian Army Is Double Its Size on the Eve of Invasion and Likely Will Stay That Way – Report
The Kremlin’s problem is falling troop quality that can’t be fixed without politically risky full-scale mobilization. Also, it is usually not possible for a country to get its soldiers killed forever.
Nov. 16, 2023
Germany
EXPLAINED: German Journalist Exposed for Kremlin-Linked Payments
A new investigation reveals a German journalist and bestselling author who wrote extensively about Vladimir Putin received hundreds of thousands of euros from a close ally of the Russian president.
Nov. 15, 2023
Drones
Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Deploys AI-Assisted Defense Against Drones
The airport authorities have responded to repeated closures following Ukrainian drone attacks against Moscow and its associated infrastructure in the summer.
Nov. 15, 2023
Putin
OPINION: Kremlin Officials Seem to Be Doing Dress Rehearsals for Putin’s Funeral
A trickle of whispers has become a firehose of rumors as Kremlin watchers spot multiple signs that Putin may have died, or that he may do so very soon.
Nov. 14, 2023
Putin
Groundwork Underway to Ensure Russia’s 2024 Presidential Election Favors Putin
Although President Putin has yet to formally declare that he will stand for re-election all the signs are there confirming he will and all will be done to ensure Russia gets “the right result.”
Nov. 14, 2023
Counteroffensive
Kremlin Stays Mum About Ukraine’s Army on East Bank of Dnipro River – Key Counteroffensive Goal
While the Kremlin has not commented on the Ukrainian army's crossing of the Dnipro River, a key goal of its counteroffensive, Russian milbloggers have been bemoaning it for a month.
Nov. 13, 2023
Putin
Putin’s Bizarre Questions About Ice Spark Confusion and Mockery in Russia
On November 8, at a meeting of members of the Kremlin government, Putin continually asked the Ministry of Nature representative how much ice can be stored in Antarctica
Nov. 10, 2023
Putin
Internet Mocks Putin’s Massive ‘Chipmunk’ Cheeks
Putin’s unnatural fight against aging has backfired once again as “netizens” have drawn attention to his latest on-line appearance and his surgically or chemically enhanced (facial) cheeks.
Nov. 9, 2023
Putin Claims War ‘Nearing Its End’ Based on Supposed Russian Advances
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the war against Ukraine is nearing its conclusion, citing what he characterized as a continuous, multi-vector offensive by Russian troops across all fronts.
May 30, 2026
