Pro-Kremlin blogger who turned on Putin is arrested as Russia steps up crackdown
A former loyalist blogger turned fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been detained and accused of spreading false information about the armed forces, state media reported Friday.
As Putin loses confidence in his military, Ukraine presses harder
This has resulted in hardships unprecedented for this generation’s Russian elites in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Putin, now losing in Ukraine, may resort to a desperate gamble in the Baltics
Will Putin roll the dice to extricate himself from the quagmire of the unwinnable war? We may not have to wait long for answers.
Losing in Ukraine, is Putin finally down to his nukes?
Just over three years ago, we assessed that it was no longer a question of whether Russia loses in Ukraine, but only when. At that time, Ukrainian deep-strike drones were just beginning…
Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
Putin, Trump discuss Ukraine in call ahead of NATO summit
Putin congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in the call that lasted 85 minutes, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said in an audio message to reporters.











