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fall from grace

Future of Putin Pal Shoigu on Line After Wagner Revolt

The minister of defense has, for the moment, completely vanished from public view.
3 Min read
Under scrutiny

Putin’s Health: Pivotal Yet Shrouded in Uncertainty

The only time the Kremlin confirmed Putin was suffering a health problem was a decade ago.
in Putin's shadow

Medvedev: Russia's Reforming President Turned Arch-Hawk

Once seen by admirers as Russia's great hope for reform, Medvedev now issues radical pronouncements against Ukraine and the West.
breaking ranks

Russian Ex-Mercenary Says Kremlin Should Stay Off Foreign Soil

Marat Gabidullin, 55, says he has now become the first former Wagner fighter to publicly speak out about the organization.
Trusted liaison

Abramovich: Surprise Participant in Russia-Ukraine Talks

Abramovich has every personal interest in seeing a peaceful end to the conflict and possibly performing a role that could allow him to win back favor in...
internal purge?

Russian Spies in Spotlight Over Ukraine Shortcomings

Observers believe Russia had expected to make far more rapid progress in the invasion after it was launched on Feb. 24, with forces that were welcomed...
Media war

Letting State TV Dominate, Russia Chokes Free Media

The changes leave "no space for free speech and opinion on the war," said the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatovic.
voice of opposition

Belarus Independence 'Under Threat' by Russian Troops: Opposition

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said that her country needed to fight "against dictatorship."
JOINT STATEMENT

World Powers Including Russia Vow to Prevent Spread of Nuclear Weapons

The five states put aside differences that have caused major tensions between both Russia and China and their Western partners.
high stakes

Could Russia Go to War With Turkey in Syria?

The killing of 33 Turkish soldiers by Russia's ally Syria raised fears of war between the two historic rivals.