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Kadyrov Embarrasses Putin Declaring "Blood Feud" against Russian Legislators

Chechen leader Kadyrov is becoming increasingly emboldened in his personal political disputes.

By ISW

Oct. 12, 2024

Putin

OPINION: Is the Chechen Tail Wagging the Russian Dog?

Putin’s fixation with keeping the Arab and Islamic World onside as his full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its third anniversary means he now needs Kadyrov more than the other way around.

By Saahil Menon

Oct. 12, 2024

Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, Oct. 11, 2024

Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.

By ISW

Oct. 12, 2024

Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine Battle of the Drones Remains Intensive

Riding the crest of modern warfare's rapid evolution, drone attacks on both sides of the Russo-Ukrainian war's front lines may determine the final outcome.

By AFP

Oct. 12, 2024

Russia

‘Logistical Hell’: Oil Depot Destruction Reportedly Sparks Russian Fuel Shortage

According to Ukrainian partisans, the Russians are setting up mobile gas stations that constantly change locations due to the fear of being targeted.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 12, 2024

Russia

Former Russian Prisoner Kills Girlfriend After Returning From War

In Saratov, Azamat Iskaliyev, a former prisoner released to fight in Ukraine, killed his girlfriend after a breakup, one of 500 such incidents after nearly three years of war.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 11, 2024

Ukraine

Ukraine Says Cultural Artifacts Stolen by Russians Emerging on Black Market

Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Kremlin forces have engaged in widescale looting of cultural heritage in occupied territories where hundreds of artifacts have been stolen.

By TVP World

Oct. 11, 2024

Russia

African and Asian Women Misled into Assembling Drones for Russia’s War in Ukraine

Promised work-study hospitality programs, these women instead face harsh working conditions and long hours in munitions factories, often under constant surveillance and exposed to harmful chemicals.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 11, 2024

Featured

OPINION: To Poles and Ukrainians: Be Bigger Than Russia!

A Leadership Expert Explains Putin’s Collapse

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War in Ukraine

Nearly Half of Russians Say War on Ukraine Brings More Harm Than Good

47% of Russians said they believed the war has caused more harm than good. 72% said they were ready to support peace, but only 31% agreed with giving concessions to Ukraine.

By Kateryna Zakharchenko

Oct. 11, 2024

Leaders of 24 Сountries, UN Сhief to Attend BRICS Summit: Kremlin

Guterres is going to Russia despite its war against Ukraine and gross violation of the UN Charter.

By AFP

Oct. 10, 2024

War in Ukraine

Consumer Goods Giant Unilever Finally Exits Russia

While strongly condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Unilever initially joined other multinationals that decided to maintain operations in Russia, triggering widespread criticism.

By AFP

Oct. 10, 2024

Putin

Putin Promotes Dyumin and Younger Loyalists to Russia’s ‘Politburo’

Putin promoted influential former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin to Russia’s modern-day politburo, along with a new generation of officials tasked with the functioning of wartime command centres.

By Euractiv

Oct. 10, 2024

Russia

Ukraine Bombards Russia Some More: Big Ammunition Dump Hit by Drones

Moscow says all the drones were shot down. Locals report secondary explosions and big fires. The previous Ukrainian target – an oil refinery in Crimea – is still burning three days after it was hit.

By Stefan Korshak

Oct. 9, 2024

Russia

Russia Seeking to Cause 'Mayhem' in UK: Intelligence Chief

Russia and Iran had turned to employing criminals and private intelligence officers to do their work on British soil, he said.

By AFP

Oct. 9, 2024

Ukraine

Harris Promises US Support to Ukraine, No Peace Talks With Putin if Kyiv Not There

With less than a month until the US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has drawn a line in the sand differentiating her stance on Ukraine and that of former President Donald Trump.

By Katie Livingstone

Oct. 8, 2024

Russia

European Sanction Busting: Helping Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine by Skirting EU Regulations

Russia is continuing to both import and export from some of Ukraine’s closest allies whose business leaders are not afraid to participate in sanctions busting.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 8, 2024

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