Vladimir Putin
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.
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.