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US politics

Confusion over the Alaska summit shows Vladimir Putin still calls the shots

World politics

Where could Trump and Putin meet about the war in Ukraine? The options are limited

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia ramps up mobilisation preparing for a new summer offensive - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

To force Putin to end his war on Ukraine, give Kyiv the weapons it needs

The U.S. must provide Ukraine with extensive military aid to compel Putin to negotiate and ensure lasting peace.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian President Putin declares temporary 'Easter truce' in Ukraine

fromFortune

1 day ago

US politics

Trump moves away from Ukraine war ceasefire demand and seeks peace deal, echoing Putin's stance

US politics

Confusion over the Alaska summit shows Vladimir Putin still calls the shots

World politics

Where could Trump and Putin meet about the war in Ukraine? The options are limited

Russia ramps up mobilisation preparing for a new summer offensive - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Putin is mobilizing significant troops for an intensified military campaign in Ukraine, showcasing a lack of intention for peace.

To force Putin to end his war on Ukraine, give Kyiv the weapons it needs

The U.S. must provide Ukraine with extensive military aid to compel Putin to negotiate and ensure lasting peace.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Russian President Putin declares temporary 'Easter truce' in Ukraine

Putin has declared a temporary Easter truce, but Ukraine remains cautious about Russia's commitment to ceasefire.

A Gripping New Documentary Is About As Important and Timely As It's Possible for a Movie to Be

The film 'My Undesirable Friends: Part I' captures the decline of freedom in society and the struggle to retain rights against an oppressive state.

2 days ago

I Love It': Ex-General Praises Trump Making Putin Walk Past America's Nuclear Bombers

Putin aims to control Ukraine to expand into Eastern Europe, opposing Trump's desire to end the war.

2 days ago

Piers Morgan Mistakenly Posts Picture of Trump Wearing Kneepads to Meeting With Putin

Piers Morgan mistakenly posted a doctored image of Donald Trump in kneepads before his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

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3 days ago

Kash Patel Continues to Cover Up His Role in the HPSCI Investigations - emptywheel

Tulsi Gabbard promotes propaganda to distract from Trump's administration's ties with Russia and the ensuing investigations.

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fromSocial Media Today

5 days ago

Privacy technologies

Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Usage in the Nation

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iran as unprovoked and unjustified

fromTheregister

Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin: foreign tech firms in Russia should be 'strangled'

Could EU tariffs against Russia bring a ceasefire for Ukraine?

Putin declines meeting Zelenskyy, as EU prepares further sanctions against Russia.

Kremlin tight-lipped for third day on whether Putin will meet Zelenskyy

Putin's participation in Istanbul peace talks remains uncertain amid rising international pressure and strategic maneuvering from both Russia and Ukraine.

25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?

Putin has maintained his power through strategic control, media manipulation, and a focus on nationalism.

fromSocial Media Today

5 days ago

Privacy technologies

Russia Restricts WhatsApp and Telegram Usage in the Nation

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia condemns U.S. strikes on Iran as unprovoked and unjustified

fromTheregister

Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin: foreign tech firms in Russia should be 'strangled'

Could EU tariffs against Russia bring a ceasefire for Ukraine?

Putin declines meeting Zelenskyy, as EU prepares further sanctions against Russia.

Kremlin tight-lipped for third day on whether Putin will meet Zelenskyy

Putin's participation in Istanbul peace talks remains uncertain amid rising international pressure and strategic maneuvering from both Russia and Ukraine.

25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?

Putin has maintained his power through strategic control, media manipulation, and a focus on nationalism.

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4 days ago

Dave Smith Melts Down While Arguing for Peace With Russia: We Appease Dictators All Over the Planet'

Negotiations with dictators like Putin should not be labeled as appeasement, as the U.S. behaves similarly worldwide.

#ukraine-conflict

US politics

China welcomes new US-Russia contact as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war

Karoline Leavitt Dodges Peter Doocy's Question About Whether Vladimir Putin Is the Good Guy or the Bad Guy'

Press Secretary Leavitt sidestepped a question on Putin's role in Ukraine, indicating Trump's ambiguous stance.

US news

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15

Putin calls for unconditional peace talks with Ukraine in response to EU pressure for a ceasefire.

European leaders threaten to escalate sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire is not accepted.

US politics

China welcomes new US-Russia contact as Trump seeks end to Ukraine war

Karoline Leavitt Dodges Peter Doocy's Question About Whether Vladimir Putin Is the Good Guy or the Bad Guy'

Press Secretary Leavitt sidestepped a question on Putin's role in Ukraine, indicating Trump's ambiguous stance.

US news

Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15

Putin calls for unconditional peace talks with Ukraine in response to EU pressure for a ceasefire.

European leaders threaten to escalate sanctions against Russia if a ceasefire is not accepted.

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The Guardian view on Putin's propaganda: the strongman myth hides great strategic weakness | Editorial

For a quarter of a century, Russian media have cultivated a myth of Vladimir Putin's inspired leadership, portraying him as a wise corrector of errors.

US politics

#ukraine-war

US politics

Trump isn't a reliable ally but Nato dollars can be more persuasive than Putin's propaganda | Rafael Behr

World politics

Putin is actively 'thinking about in detail' to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US politics

Dose of realism would allow Kyiv to focus on halting Russian advance

Russo-Ukrainian War

Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want?

Trump's flattery and bullying of Putin have been equally ineffective and it's obvious why | Rajan Menon

Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine war have proven ineffective as Putin remains steadfast in his territorial ambitions.

Trump is getting the Ukraine-Russia war all wrong - and he's making it even harder on himself

Trump's approach to the Ukraine war mistakenly favors Russia while pressuring Ukraine, complicating potential pathways to peace.

US politics

Trump isn't a reliable ally but Nato dollars can be more persuasive than Putin's propaganda | Rafael Behr

World politics

Putin is actively 'thinking about in detail' to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US politics

Dose of realism would allow Kyiv to focus on halting Russian advance

Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want?

Challenges to peace in Ukraine persist as Putin escalates military actions despite claims of wanting negotiations.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Trump's flattery and bullying of Putin have been equally ineffective and it's obvious why | Rajan Menon

Trump is getting the Ukraine-Russia war all wrong - and he's making it even harder on himself

Trump's approach to the Ukraine war mistakenly favors Russia while pressuring Ukraine, complicating potential pathways to peace.

more#ukraine-war

Navalny's widow leads calls for Italy to cancel concert by pro-Putin conductor

Valery Gergiev, a close ally of Putin since the early 1990s, is scheduled to perform in Italy for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine.

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US politics

Trump will send 'more weapons' as Ukraine is 'getting hit very hard' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US President will send more weapons to Ukraine as they face significant Russian attacks.

Russia probes ex-minister's death as body found hours after sacking

Roman Starovoit, a former transport minister in Russia, was found dead with a gunshot wound near his car hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin.

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US politics

Wall Street Journal Rips Trump Admin For Giving Another Signal to Mr. Putin to Continue The War'

The Trump administration's decision to deny Ukraine weapons strengthens Vladimir Putin and prolongs the war.

fromThe Cipher Brief

The Rampant Leadership Corruption Plaguing China and Russia

The unclassified ODNI report exposes the hypocrisy in the leaders' anti-corruption campaigns in China and Russia, highlighting their own excessive wealth.

fromThe Cipher Brief

Dear Mr. President: A Former CIA Officer's Unvarnished Brief on Putin

The key to ending the war in Ukraine lies in applying increased pressure on the Kremlin, according to insights from a former CIA officer.

Democrat Tries To Get Marco Rubio To Say Putin Is a War Criminal: Just Answer the Question!'

Secretary Rubio refuses to label Putin a war criminal while emphasizing the need to negotiate to end the Ukraine war.

Will we ever see despots like Putin in court? It's unlikely and that's the west's fault too | Simon Tisdall

The establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine lacks real power to prosecute and punish Vladimir Putin.

Week of geopolitical poker over Ukraine ends with no endgame in sight

European leaders issued an ultimatum to Putin for a ceasefire, but no agreement was reached by week's end.

Putin is not going to Istanbul, so who will represent Russia?

I am waiting to see who will come from Russia, and then I will determine what steps Ukraine should take. So far, their signals in the media are unconvincing.

Russo-Ukrainian War

First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy?

Russia remains ambiguous about Putin's attendance at peace talks with Ukraine; Kyiv insists only direct talks with Putin are acceptable.

Video. Russia marks 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat with military parade

Russia's 80th Victory Day commemoration highlights national pride and historical significance.

The event serves both as a remembrance of wartime sacrifices and as a tool for political messaging.

Vladimir Putin: After 25 years in power, what next for Russia's president?

Vladimir Putin's early experiences shaped his worldview, instilling a deep sense of resilience and the need for strength in political survival.

fromwww.dw.com

Xi in Moscow: China's role in Russia's economic survival DW 05/08/2025

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow for Victory Day underscores the deepening ties between China and Russia, framed as a partnership against Western 'hegemonic bullying'.

Russo-Ukrainian War

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Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day

China's Xi is in Moscow for Putin's parade as ties deepen despite Trump's efforts

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are strategically aligning to reshape global power dynamics away from U.S. influence.

Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow underscores deepening ties between Russia and China amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

China's Xi is in Moscow for Putin's parade as ties deepen despite Trump's efforts

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are strategically aligning to reshape global power dynamics away from U.S. influence.

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Senator warns Putin US ready 'to turn him and Russia into fish food' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Senator Kennedy warns Russia of severe repercussions for its aggression towards Ukraine, emphasizing the need for stronger US action.

US news

Putin mourns the pope. Russia's war strained their relationship

Putin acknowledged Pope Francis's contributions to dialogue despite their strained relationship, particularly after the Pope's criticism of the Ukrainian invasion.

fromIrish Independent

Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Putin announces a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine effective from Saturday evening until the end of Sunday.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Putin Declares One-Day Easter Truce in Ukraine War

Putin announced a temporary Easter truce, indicating readiness for peace talks with Ukraine.

#elon-musk

US politics

Putin Showers Elon Musk With Praise in Odd Remarks: Not Often Such People Appear In The Human Population'

European startups

Putin praises Musk's Mars plans, compares billionaire to Soviet icon

fromBusiness Insider

US politics

Putin lauds Elon Musk, comparing him to a Soviet rocket pioneer

US politics

Putin Showers Elon Musk With Praise in Odd Remarks: Not Often Such People Appear In The Human Population'

European startups

Putin praises Musk's Mars plans, compares billionaire to Soviet icon

fromBusiness Insider

US politics

Putin lauds Elon Musk, comparing him to a Soviet rocket pioneer

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Sheepshead Bay Babershop Owner Assaulted Over Putin Photo

A barbershop owner was assaulted over a photo of Putin displayed in his window.

fromwww.dw.com