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Putin Warns of 'Serious Consequences' if Western Arms Strike Russia

The warning came as French President Macron said Kyiv should be allowed to "neutralise" Russian military bases from where Kremlin troops are firing missiles into Ukraine.

By AFP

May 29, 2024

Europe

‘Small Countries Should Be Aware of What They’re Playing With’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 29

Zelensky inks agreement in Lisbon after touring F-16 base in Belgium; Putin warns against strikes within Russia, as White House holds tight on policy; Czechs say 155mm shells coming ‘within days’

By John Moretti

May 29, 2024

War in Ukraine

OPINION: The Collective West Needs to Stand up for Ukraine – Part 2

The Collective West misread Putin’s intentions and the threat from Russia. Now it needs to rethink its Ukraine and Russian policy and adopt a clear strategy

By Anders Aslund

May 28, 2024

War in Ukraine

British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 26 May 2024

Latest from the British Defence Intelligence.

By Kyiv Post

May 26, 2024

Ukraine

Putin Reportedly Open to Ceasefire if Battlefield Positions are Recognized

This 'leak' comes with the appointment of economist Andrey Belousov as defence minister being seen by Western analysts as a move to prepare the Russian economy for a prolonged war.

By Kyiv Post

May 25, 2024

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 24, 2024

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on April May 24, 2024

By ISW

May 25, 2024

Putin

Is Russia Poised to Announce New Mobilization Drive?

The FT cites a Russian defense insider who, contrary to other sources, states that a significant summer offensive by Moscow would be unsustainable without a new wave of mobilization.

By Kyiv Post

May 24, 2024

Ukraine

Russia Says Islamic State Behind Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Attack

IS has claimed responsibility on multiple occasions for the March 22 attack which killed over 140 people, but Moscow has repeatedly tried to link Ukraine and the West to the attack.

By AFP

May 24, 2024

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War in Ukraine

Yellen Urges 'More Ambitious' G7 Plans for Russian Assets

As the G7 ministers gathered, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the confiscation of assets inside Russia belonging to US companies or citizens.

By AFP

May 24, 2024

War in Ukraine

Putin Signs Decree to Seize US Assets in Russia Amid Sanctions Standoff

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West froze approximately $300 billion in Russian financial assets, primarily from its central bank reserves.

By Kyiv Post

May 24, 2024

Putin

Kremlin Pursues Russian Germans to Fight in Ukraine

Running out of ethnic minorities to push into its army and to avoid the politically dangerous mobilization of “real” Russians, Moscow is now taking aim at its German speaking citizens.

By Kyiv Post

May 22, 2024

Putin

Putin Says Iran's Raisi Was an 'Outstanding' Leader

Iran has become one of Russia's key political allies since Moscow launched its Ukraine offensive in 2022, with Tehran supplying crucial drone technology.

By AFP

May 20, 2024

Putin

AI Deepfake Putin Film Sells Big at Cannes

The film, called simply “Putin,” follows the dictator’s life over six decades from age 10 when he is seen being beaten by his stepfather. “In the end I show his death. A happy end,” said its director.

By AFP

May 20, 2024

Putin

Russian Exiles in Georgia Inspired by Protests but Scared

Now living in exile in Tbilisi, anti-Kremlin Russians have watched weeks of mass protests against the “foreign influence” law with a mix of admiration and worry.

By AFP

May 20, 2024

Ukraine

Putin’s 1,000 Aircraft Pledge Adjusted in Face of Reality

Russia’s aviation industry finally acknowledges that it is in crisis as it publishes revised schedule for their President’s grandiose plans for the construction of commercial aircraft.

By Kyiv Post

May 20, 2024

Putin

OPINION: Russian Government Changes: More Corruption and Nepotism

Putin says he wants to decrease corruption to increase military effectiveness but really is redirecting the proceeds to himself and his cronies while preferring endless – and profitable – war.

By Anders Aslund

May 19, 2024

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