peculations regarding the health of Russian President Vladimir Putin have recently intensified, fueled by unsourced reports and rumors on various platforms, including the Telegram channel General SVR.
Vladimir Putin’s Art of Assassination
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Putin’s reputation for assassinating his rivals
The Roman emperor Domitian was famously paranoid about being assassinated.
Is There any Limit to Russian Expansion under Vladimir Putin?
ladimir Putin has crossed a line which seemed impassable for many.
Russian Expansionism under Vladimir Putin
Russia has expanded its range and scope of influence substantially under the rule of Vladimir Putin in the last two…
Russia Doubts Islamic State’s Responsibility for Concert Attack
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin refrained from explicitly linking the gunmen to the militant group, instead suggesting that they were attempting to flee to Ukraine.
Europe Grapples with Energy Blackmail Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
While the term gained prominence following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, its roots run deeper, predating Vladimir Putin's tenure in the Kremlin.
Putin Warns West: Russia-NATO Conflict One Step from World War Three
n a stern message to the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned on Monday, March 18, 2024, that direct conflict between Russia and the U.
What Russia’s Momentum in Ukraine Means for the War in 2024
Despite heavy casualties, Russia is likely to delay major offensives until after President Vladimir Putin's anticipated reelection in mid-March, followed by a series of assaults aimed at expanding territorial control.
US Suspects Russia Developing Space-Based Nuclear Weapon
However, Russian President Vladimir Putin refuted these claims on Tuesday, asserting that Russia is against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space.
US Sanctions Threat Causes Disruption in Turkish-Russian Trade
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Complexity to the trade relationship
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan have been working to maintain close ties, with Ankara opposing Western sanctions on Moscow.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
n a congratulatory phone call, Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China celebrated the achievement of a historic trade volume, reaching an impressive $227.
Russia Has Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and the UAE
ussia's relations with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reveal a multifaceted and increasingly strategic nature as recently witnessed by the visits of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkey Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid Following 20-Month Delay
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for his amicable relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, invited his Swedish counterpart for negotiations on joining the bloc.
Russian Nuclear Thinking Shifts Amid Ukraine War, Says Study
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Lowering the threshold for nuclear use
President Vladimir Putin has denied wielding nuclear threats, but some of his statements have been interpreted as such in the West.
Russia’s $300 Billion Frozen Reserves: Unraveling the Situation
n the aftermath of President Vladimir Putin's deployment of troops into Ukraine in 2022, the United States and its allies imposed sanctions prohibiting transactions with Russia's central bank and finance ministry.
Russia and India Advance Plans for Joint Military Equipment Production
Jaishankar expressed optimism about a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to take place next year.
Russia Asserts No Plans to Attack NATO, Cites Break in Relations by the West
This declaration comes as a reinforcement to President Vladimir Putin’s dismissal of such allegations as "complete nonsense" during an earlier broadcast.
Turkish-Russian Relations from Peter the Great to Putin
VIDEO: Russian Expansionism under Vladimir PutinOn May 30, 1953, USSR Foreign Minister Molotov presented a letter to the Turkish ambassador to Moscow, Faik Hozar, which was published in Pravda on July 19, 1953, announcing the abandonment of these demands.
Russia Increases Military Budget to $140 Billion for 2024, SIPRI Reports
This increase was formalized in the new federal budget plan, which runs through 2026 and was signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of November.
Russia Expands Military Amid Ukraine Conflict: Putin Orders 170,000 New Troops
n a decisive move by the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a significant increase to the nation's military personnel amidst the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.