Tag: Putin
Putin Reiterates Russia’s Nuclear Readiness Amid Sovereignty Concerns
President Vladimir Putin reiterates Russia's preparedness to utilize nuclear weapons should its sovereignty or independence face threats, casting another stark caution to Western powers just ahead of an impending election.
China’s Saudi Peace Talks Attendance: Impact on Russia and Xi Jinping
August 10, 2023
The unfolding situation surrounding China's participation in peace talks hosted in Saudi Arabia has cast a spotlight on the intricate relationship between...
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence agencies are taking an unusually public role in the Ukraine war, with US and British officials openly sharing assessments about Russian military challenges, including claims that Putin is being misled about his troops' performance and that soldiers are demoralized and refusing orders.
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting dozens of defense companies, hundreds of parliament members, and the chief executive of Russia's largest bank, escalating economic pressure over the Ukraine conflict.
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
Poland's Internal Security Agency has ordered the expulsion of 45 Russians identified as intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover. The state security spokesman stated these individuals were conducting intelligence activities against Poland, prompting the Foreign Ministry to request their immediate removal.
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Russia will require countries it considers unfriendly to pay for natural gas exports exclusively in rubles, criticizing Western nations for freezing Russian assets and undermining currency trust.
