Vladimir Putin
Novak Djokovic’s Dad Posed With Putin Supporters at the Australian Open
“Long live the Russians,” Srdjan Djokovic appears to say, standing next to a supporter of a notorious pro-Kremlin motorcycle gang sanctioned by the EU.
Who Will Win Vladimir Putin’s Game of Thrones?
A wild scramble for power and a deadly blame game are underway following the removal of “General Armageddon” as Russia’s top commander in Ukraine, analysts tell VICE World News.
Russian State TV’s New Year Broadcast Was Dystopian As Hell
From jokes about the European energy crisis to Ukrainian dance parodies, this glitzy programme gave a glimpse into Vladimir Putin's mindset for 2023.
Vladimir Putin’s 2022 Has Really Not Gone to Plan
The Russian President expected to capture Ukraine in a week, but instead he’s presiding over a faltering war and weaker state, and increasingly isolated by even his allies on the international stage.
Brittney Griner Is Free
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who had been sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony in August, has been released to the United States.
Key Putin Allies ‘Openly Attacking’ Russia’s Military Operations in Ukraine
Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin and Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov's criticisms have destabilised an already chaotic situation in Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, NATO intel officials told VICE World News.
Elon Musk Spoke to Putin Before Tweeting Ukraine Peace Plan: Report
The world’s richest man spoke directly with Vladimir Putin, Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer reported. Musk denied the report in a tweet.
Russia Strikes Playground in Kyiv After Blaming Ukraine for Crimea Bridge Attack
Russia launched a barrage of missile attacks across Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine, leaving grisly scenes eerily reminiscent of the earliest days of Vladimir Putin’s war.
How Russia Is Spreading Propaganda About Ukrainian Refugees in Europe
Months after an EU ban, Russian state propaganda is still reaching millions of Europeans, pushing a stream of negative stories about Ukrainian refugees, a new study says.
Look at These Photos of Russians Being Sent to Fight in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is desperate for more soldiers, but even Kremlin loyalists argue that Ukraine is no country for old men.
Russian Activist ‘Raped by Riot Police’ After Reading Anti-War Poem
Moscow police stormed Artyom Kamardin’s flat, beat him and his girlfriend, and raped him with a dumbbell, the poet’s lawyer said.