Russia, Ukraine and Putin

Putin faces growing anger as 'disappointed' Russian elite wants Ukraine war to end soon
Vladimir Putin is reportedly facing growing anger from Russia's elite, who want the war in Ukraine to end. People at the top of the country's society are also worried about the Russian economy, it is believed,
Sanctions brought on by Putin’s war in Ukraine are taking a bite out of Russia’s New Year's salad
With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.
US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
By Timothy Gardner, Daphne Psaledakis, Nidhi Verma and Dmitry Zhdannikov WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI/LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's administration imposed its broadest package of sanctions so far targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues on Friday,
Trump-Putin Meeting in the Works: What’s Next for Ukraine?
US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed plans for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling the ongoing war in Ukraine a bloody mess and vowing to find a resolution. But will his approach bring peace—or more controversy?
Trump says Putin meeting being set up to end ‘bloody mess’ of Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump said he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he wants to end the "bloody mess" of the Ukraine war.
Trump's team revising its approach to ending Russia's war against Ukraine - FT
The team of newly elected US President Donald Trump is reviewing its approach to ending Russian aggression in Ukraine. European officials are already discussing this issue with the incoming US administration,

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Wagner Group fighter Timur Praliev arrested in US admits working for Putin’s private army guilty of mass rapes & kidnaps
A FIGHTER in Vladimir Putin’s infamous private army, the Wagner Group, has been arrested after illegally crossing the US border. Timur Praliev, a former Russian mercenary, was captured by ...
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Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims it has 'destroyed' Ukrainian offensive in Kursk after 'worrying progress'
Russia's ministry of defence claims it has thwarted Ukraine's latest offensive in the Kursk region. This comes after Russian military bloggers discussed Ukraine's "worrying progress" in the region ...
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Ukraine given 30,000 drones and US arms – but it won’t be enough against Putin
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Vladimir Putin's 'unjammable' horror drone causing 'huge problems' for Ukraine
Ukrainian soldiers have said there is "little you can do" when the terrifying weapons - which use low-budget material - come ...
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Zelensky confirms Ukraine has no intentions of "claiming" Russia's Kursk region
The operation in Russia’s Kursk region was a measure to prevent the occupation of northern Ukraine by the Russian forces and ...
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says Kyiv expects Zelenskyy-Trump meeting soon after Trump's inauguration
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has reported that Kyiv expects a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US ...