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Xi Vows to Promote ‘World Peace’ in New Year’s Message to Putin: State Media
The two presidents share a strong personal bond, with China’s Xi Jinping calling his Russian counterpart his “best friend” and the latter cherishing his “reliable partner.”
Dec. 31, 2024
Putin
Israel’s Airline Suspends Flights to Moscow Until March Following Azeri Plane Incident
El Al initially halted flights on Dec. 26, the day after the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer aircraft crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
Dec. 30, 2024
Putin
Putin Signs Decree Defining ‘Russophobia’ and Outlining Strategy
“Russophobia,” a buzzword long used as pretext for anything that might thwart Russia’s revanchist trajectory, is now defined, and a strategy has been elaborated to mitigate it.
Dec. 29, 2024
Putin
Putin Apologizes to Azerbaijan Without Claiming Responsibility in Plane Crash
Unable to ignore the international outcry over Russia’s shooting down a passenger plane, Putin called his Azerbaijani counterpart to apologize.
Dec. 28, 2024
Putin
The Tragedy That Shook the Skies: Did Russia Really Shoot Down a Civilian Airliner?
Denys Davydov breaks down the mechanics of the Azerbaijani airliner crash. He shares expert insights into how the incident unfolded and examines the Kremlin’s likely next moves to evade accountability
Dec. 27, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Baku Expects the Russian Side to Confess’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 27
Putin: Slovakia offers to host peace talks; Moscow’s drones kill two more civilians in occupied Donetsk region; Reuters reports that crashed Azerbaijan flight was shot down by Russian defenses.
Dec. 27, 2024
Putin
Smoke and Mirrors? Putin’s ‘New’ Oreshnik Missile Could Be 7 Years Old
A forensic examination of the wreckage of the ballistic missile that attacked the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Nov. 21 has found components manufactured back in 2017.
Dec. 24, 2024
Putin
Telephone Scammers Force Russians into December Arson Blitz
The last two weeks have seen a wave of more than 30 incendiary attacks on municipal offices, banks, post offices, and police cars throughout Russia
Dec. 24, 2024
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
Zelensky Reveals Intercepted Intel From Putin’s Desk
June 14, 2026
OPINION: The Illusion of a Peace Deal for Ukraine
June 14, 2026
