Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the war

Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, Kommersant says

President Vladimir Putin told some of Russia's top businessmen that he wanted the whole of Donbas, the Kommersant newspaper reported.

Kim Jong Un hails bond of ‘blood, life and death’ with Moscow in New Years message to Vladimir Putin

The two countries have grown closer since Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the People’s Republic sending thousands of troops to fight alongside Russian soldiers on the

Ukraine live: Putin warns of escalation if peace isn’t achieved

Putin warns of escalation if peace isn’t achieved as Zelensky meets Trump - Ukrainian leader meets US president in Florida today to seek a resolution to conflict

North Korean leader Kim stresses unity with Russia in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin stressing the unity between the countries. He said their "alliance" today is "a precious common asset to be carried forward forever.

Putin says Ukraine not ready for peace, as Kyiv claims fist strike on "shadow fleet" tanker in Mediterranean

Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.

Why Russia Is Likely to Reject the New U.S.-Ukrainian Peace Plan

The first draft essentially called for Ukraine’s surrender. The revised version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.

Zelensky, in Christmas message, says most Ukrainians may wish for Putin ‘to perish’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged in his Christmas Eve message that many Ukrainians want to see Russian President Vladimir Putin dead. “‘May he perish,’ each of
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