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War in Ukraine
Here We Go Again - Another 'Report' of Putin's Death Triggers More Media Speculation
A few days after reports that the Russian President had suffered cardiac arrest were declared fake the same "source" said this time that the dictator had died - with predictable results.
Oct. 27, 2023
War in Ukraine
ANALYSIS: The Evolution of Russia's ‘Red Lines’ and Nuclear Threats
Recently, the Kremlin's threats to the West and Ukraine about crossing certain "red lines" have turned into an anecdote reminiscent of the famous "China’s final warning.”
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
Kremlin Introduces Lottery to Ensure Putin Gets Best Ever Result in 2024 Election
The Kremlin’s electoral strategy is to use schools and families to boost Putin’s approval ratings to secure the optimum result for his (already assured) victory in next year's Russian election.
Oct. 26, 2023
Putin
It’s Not Just the Russian Military Who Have Suffered from Failure of Putin’s War
Two recent think tank papers have highlighted how some high-flying Russian and turncoat Ukrainian politicians backed the wrong horse when they took jobs in Ukraine’s occupied territories.
Oct. 26, 2023
Russia
‘They Must Be Portrayed as Caring’ - Kremlin Tells Media Not to Report Soldiers' Crimes
The restrictions aim to prevent Russians from viewing returning fighters as potential criminals and to reduce fears about their reintegration into society.
Oct. 25, 2023
Kherson
Ukraine’s Dnipro River Crossing Operation Widens, Kremlin Sources Say Bridgehead Will Be Crushed
Ukraine’s bridgehead across the Dnipro River expanded but probably still isn’t a major advance. A lot depends on what the Russian military does or does not do about it.
Oct. 24, 2023
Putin
Putin’s ‘Cardiac Arrest’ and Social Media’s Snowball Effect
One unverified Telegram post alleging Putin had a “heart attack” while dining in his Kremlin apartment sent the blogosphere and the world’s tabloids into a frenzied tailspin of unfounded speculation.
Oct. 24, 2023
Biden
'We Don't Accept Such a Tone' – The Kremlin is Upset About Biden's Putin-Hamas Comparison
Putin's spokesperson stressed that the current international situation is "tense and potentially dangerous."
Oct. 20, 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
