Vladimir Putin
Russians Are Snitching On Friends and Family Who Oppose the War in Ukraine
An atmosphere of suspicion is leading a growing number of Russians to denounce their friends, neighbours and even relatives to the police for opposing Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
She Lost Her Husband in Ukraine. But She Still Backs Putin 100 Percent.
VICE World News obtained rare access in Russia, where state propaganda has convinced people that Vladimir Putin is defending them from an existential threat.
‘I’d Take a Bullet for Putin,’ Says Ex-Formula 1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone defended Vladimir Putin as a “first-class person.” He's previously wished Putin was “running Europe,” and described Adolf Hitler as someone who was “able to get things done.”
Russia Is Trying to Make Putin’s Holidays in Siberia a ‘Thing’
The Russian tourist board is now promoting a relaxing summer holiday to the president’s favourite macho holiday spots in response to foreign flight bans.
Alexei Navalny ‘Vanishes’ From Russian Prison Colony
Russia’s most high-profile dissident has been transferred from prison to an unknown location, his spokesperson said.
Russia's Yandex Is Removing Borders From Its Maps App
As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin openly discusses dreams of expansion, Russia’s big tech company removes all borders from its maps app.
‘A Circus Show’: Why Russian State TV Keeps Threatening to Nuke Everything
As the war in Ukraine has unfolded, Russian sta has been bombarding people with alarming statements that have shocked – but not surprised – media experts.
Russian Ambassador Splattered With Red Paint by Anti-War Activists in Poland
Sergey Andreev was visiting a cemetery in Warsaw to mark Russia's Victory Day when he was surrounded by activists protesting the war in Ukraine.
Everyone Expected Putin to Make a Major Ukraine Announcement. He Didn’t.
Russia's president had been tipped to announce a full mobilisation or declare victory in Ukraine, but he used Moscow's Victory Day parade to repeat unfounded justifications for his invasion.
Docs: Prominent Journo Showed Draft of Narrative-Driving Russiagate Story to Oppo Firm
Accidentally unsealed court docs seem to show Franklin Foer sending a draft of a story to Fusion GPS, the firm behind the infamous Steele dossier.
Russia’s Ambassador to the US Says He Hasn’t Talked to Putin in Almost 5 Years
But despite not actually talking to Putin, Antonov defended the Russian president’s mindset.
The US Just Announced Sanctions on Putin’s Daughters
Putin is thought to be hiding his own secret wealth by stashing it away with relatives, a U.S. official said.