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Articles with tag "Putin"

buffer zone

Russian Village Near Ukraine Border Asks Putin for ‘Protection’

A petition created by residents alleges the authorities have done little to protect them from shelling and that they live in “permanent fear.”
face to face

Putin Visits 'Hero' Soldiers Wounded in Ukraine

The Russian president's appearance at a military hospital is his first visit with troops wounded in Moscow's campaign in Ukraine.
'technological sovereignty'

Putin Says Russia Must Cut Dependence on Foreign Technology

Cyberattacks coming from different countries are "clearly coordinated," Putin said.
Family Matters

Investigation Links German Ex-Ballet Director Zelensky with Putin’s Daughter

Igor Zelensky reportedly shares a child with Putin's daughter.
war micromanagement

Putin Involved in Tactical Decision Making in East Ukraine – Reports

Western military officials assess Putin's level of engagement in the military push for Ukraine’s Donbas region to be very high.
word of caution

Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Doesn’t Threaten Russia But May ‘Trigger’ Response – Putin

“What kind [of response] it will be, we will decide depending on threats that are created against us,” Putin warned. 
close to home

U.K. Sanctions Putin Circle Including Alleged Girlfriend

Britain says it has now sanctioned more than 1,000 individuals and 100 Russian entities since Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.
economic confidence

Putin Says Sanctions Hurting West More Than Russia

Putin also welcomed the "gradual" slowdown as well as the recovery of the ruble.
military parade

Putin Hails Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine at Russia’s Victory Day Parade

“You are fighting for the motherland, for her future, and so that nobody forgets the lessons of World War II," Putin told Russian soldiers.
big day

Z-symbols, Fewer Tanks and No Guests: Russia Prepares to Mark Victory Day as Ukraine War Rages

There will be 129 military vehicles and about 10,000 personnel taking part in the military parade in Moscow on Monday.
inflammatory words

Putin Apologized for Russia Hitler Claims – Israel PM’s Office

Moscow's top diplomat, Sergei Lavrov, claimed Adolf Hitler may have had "Jewish blood," sparking outrage in the Jewish state.
russia-pedia

Putin Backs ‘Objective’ Russian Wikipedia Alternative

The comments come amid swirling rumors of a possible ban of the global knowledge platform in Russia. 
Russian counter-sanctions

Putin Targets 'Unfriendly Countries' in Counter Sanctions

Putin ordered the government to draft a list of sanctioned individuals as part of so-called “special economic measures”.
a favor to ask

Putin Tells Macron West Must Stop Supplying Weapons to Ukraine

Putin also said Kyiv was not being consistent or ready for "serious work" on ending the conflict.
thinly veiled threat

Putin Warns of ‘Lightning Response’ to Intervention in Ukraine

"We have all the tools for this, that no one else can boast of having. We won't boast about it: we'll use them, if needed," Putin said.
Dead end

Putin Drops Peace Deal in Favor of Ukraine Land Grab – FT

Putin is reportedly avoiding meeting Zelensky "with all his might."
Retaking initiative

UN Chief to Meet Putin in Russia, Zelensky in Ukraine

Putin has not taken Guterres's phone calls since the UN chief said the invasion violated the UN charter.
mariupol stand-off

Putin Claims Ukraine Won’t Allow Azovstal Defenders to Surrender

Ukraine's forces in besieged Mariupol have repeatedly rejected calls to lay down their arms.
no storming

Putin Says Mariupol ‘Liberated,’ Calls Off Azovstal Plant Assault

The last remaining Ukrainian defenders as well as some 2,000 civilians are currently holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant.
new icbm

Sarmat Missile Will Make Russia Foes ‘Think Twice' – Putin

The Russian army said it successfully test-launched the next-generation missile capable of carrying nuclear charges.
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