Vladimir Putin
‘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.
Russian Oligarchs Keep Getting Screwed Over by Yacht Selfies
Partying in the era of Instagram can be dangerous. Ask any oligarch.
Trump on Putin: I Don’t Know Her
“I think he’s changed. It’s a very sad thing for the world. He’s very much changed.”
‘Our Job Is to Save History’: Russian Journalist on Exposing Putin’s Lies
Roman Anin was labelled a “foreign agent” for his reporting. Even posting a heart emoji or liking a comment without disclosing his status could see him locked up.
How Russia Used the War in Ukraine to ‘Occupy’ Another Neighbouring Country
Belarus has been turned into a vassal state by the Kremlin during the Ukraine war by allowing soldiers and munitions to pass through it, Belarus' opposition says.
The Kremlin Is Reportedly Thrilled With Tucker Carlson’s Ukraine Coverage
The Kremlin reportedly ordered government-friendly media outlets to use clips of the Fox News host as often as possible.
Russian TikTok Influencers Are Being Paid to Spread Kremlin Propaganda
An investigation by VICE News uncovered a coordinated campaign to pay Russian TikTok influencers to post videos pushing pro-Kremlin narratives.