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Vladimir Putin
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British government justifies detention of Russian oil tanker following warnings from Putin
The UK government stands by its decision to seize a Russian shadow fleet tanker, despite threats of retaliation from President Putin, who accused the West of piracy.
Tokyo issues formal objection to Vladimir Putin’s trip to contested islands
Japan has formally protested Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kuril islands, a disputed chain that has hindered the signing of a peace treaty since World War Two.
Nobel Laureate Dmitry Muratov Declares Victory Impossible for Putin in Ukraine
Dmitry Muratov, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist, argues that victory in Ukraine is impossible for Russia and warns of the heightened danger of nuclear escalation under the current leadership.
Vladimir Putin warns of potential seizure of European vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize European vessels in retaliation for plans by EU nations to sell cargo confiscated from the Russian shadow fleet.
North Korea Backs Russia’s Ukraine War Effort During Moscow Talks
North Korean and Russian foreign ministers met in Moscow to reinforce their military and political partnership amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Russian Authorities Detain Opposition Figure Boris Nadezhdin Ahead of September Elections
Russian police have arrested opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin, who planned to run in the September parliamentary elections, just days after he was labeled a foreign agent.
Russian Opposition Figure Boris Nadezhdin Taken Into Police Custody
Boris Nadezhdin, who previously attempted to challenge Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, has been arrested by Russian police following his recent designation as a foreign agent.
Kremlin Signals Nuclear Deterrent Stays Active Amid National Security Concerns
Russian official Dmitry Peskov states that nuclear weapons remain a final defense against existential threats while reiterating demands for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Putin Highlights Russia and US Role in Maintaining World Stability
President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Donald Trump for the 250th anniversary of the U.S., highlighting the shared responsibility Russia and the U.S. have in maintaining global stability.
US official: President Trump seeks conclusion to Ukraine conflict
A US official stated that President Donald Trump is pursuing a peace deal to stop the violence in Ukraine following a deadly Russian attack on Kyiv.