Vladimir Putin

Russian MP says Ukrainian incursion could lead to global war, RIA reports

Russia warns that Ukraine’s Western-backed attack on its territory could spark a global war, accusing NATO of involvement.

By REUTERS
16/08/2024
 Illustration shows YouTube logo and Russian flag

Digital iron curtain: Russia’s clampdown on YouTube and the fight for free information

As Kremlin censorship escalates, Russians grapple with a future of restricted digital access and the potential loss of the country’s most popular social media platform.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH / THE MEDIA LINE
15/08/2024

Russia's Putin to talk Middle East crisis with Palestinian President Abbas, Kremlin says

Abbas is in Moscow on a long-expected visit until Wednesday and is to travel to Turkey for talks with President Tayyip Erdogan afterwards.

By REUTERS
13/08/2024

Yulia Navalnaya expresses bittersweet reaction to prisoner swap excluding her late husband

Yulia Navalnaya reflects on the reality of a recent prisoner swap that excluded her late husband, Alexei Navalny, highlighting both the hope and the ongoing struggle for Russia's opposition.

By REUTERS
08/08/2024

Russia warns Ukraine: Peace terms will only get worse

Russia demands Ukraine cede territory and avoid NATO, warning of tougher peace terms. With 18% of Ukraine under Russian control, will Kyiv preserve its sovereignty?

By REUTERS
06/08/2024

Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say

Putin advised Iran to avoid attacks on Israeli civilians in response to Hamas leader Haniyeh's killing, while Iran seeks Sukhoi jets and advanced defense systems.

Russia ‘legalizes espionage’ to bolster military capabilities

Experts reveal the implications of Russia's new decree allowing the use of foreign intellectual property without consent.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH/THE MEDIA LINE
30/07/2024

Turkey-Syria ties in spotlight as Assad meets Putin

Assad had recently said that he saw Russia’s growing role in the world has helpful to maintain a multi-polar world order.

Putin's mouthpiece, Iran's attack dog: ANC's terror ties are the tip of the iceberg

South Africa has become, firstly, Putin’s mouthpiece, seeking to transform multilateral institutions in his favor; and secondly, Iran’s shadow attack dog promoting the interests of their proxies.

By LAWRENCE NOWOSENETZ
25/07/2024

Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war

Russia has also jailed Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish American reporter for the Wall Street Journal, on charges of espionage, setting off international outrage over Putin’s treatment of the press.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/07/2024
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