Putin

Putin recognises independence of Ukraine separatist regions Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and…

The Kremlin said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin was planning to recognise two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic conflict with Kyiv's Western-backed government. In a statement after Putin spoke to the French and German leaders, the Kremlin said Putin…

#VelshiBannedBookClub Reimagines ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’06:45 Philadelphia Inquirer’s “A More Perfect Union” explores institutional racism - starting with their own05:34 Rep. Raskin: I have now heard the 5th amendment more than the 1st amendment in my lifetime06:10 Now Playing Velshi: There’s more to Putin’s aggression than meets the eye05:05 UP…

Russian tanks during drills at the Kadamovsky range in Rostov Region, Russia, February 3, 2022. (Sergey Pivovarov/Reuters) There is a Russia crisis — and more specifically a Putin crisis. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T he Biden administration is threatening Moscow — and Vladimir Putin personally — with purportedly unprecedented economic sanctions…

Published On 19 Feb 202219 Feb 2022 Russia’s President Vladimir Putin oversaw military manoeuvres by strategic nuclear missile forces as the worst crisis since the Cold War grips Europe. The Kremlin said on Saturday that Russia successfully test-launched hypersonic and cruise missiles at sea and land-based targets during the exercises.…

Admiral dismisses Ukraine crisis as Putin’s ‘game of poker’ Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from…

Putin to oversee ‘strategic’ missile drills Russian defence ministry says exercise is routine, repeats denials of Ukraine attack plan published : 18 Feb 2022 at 18:37 A man browses at a stall selling T-shirts with images of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow own Wednesday. (AFP Photo) MOSCOW: President Vladimir…

/ Europe Analysis Issued on: 18/02/2022 - 11:33 13:16 Former intelligence officer and senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, Fiona Hill shares her insight with FRANCE 24. © France 24 screengrab The West is concerned that Russia is seeking a pretext to invade Ukraine. After the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatist…

Russia releases footage of 'enemy in the sky' aerial drills Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us…

While some wars may be necessary and unavoidable, a war pitting Russia against Ukraine—and potentially involving the United States—doesn’t make the cut. Yet, should such a war occur, some members of the American commentariat will cheer. They have yearned for a showdown with Vladimir Putin. The depth of their animus…