Vladimir Putin
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.
Russian Agent Maria Butina Says Ukraine’s Jewish President Is ‘Reviving Fascism’
In 2018, she was convicted in the U.S. for acting as an agent for Russia. Now she's backing Putin's war on Ukraine.
Zelenskyy Predicts Putin Will Negotiate: ‘I Think He Sees That We Are Strong’
“Can you trust Putin?” VICE News asked the Ukrainian president. “Oh no. I trust only my family,” he replied.
People in Post-Soviet Countries Are Worried They’re Putin’s Next Target
People living in countries like Poland and Estonia remember what it was like under Soviet occupation—and they understand Russian imperialism too well.
Biden’s Russian Oil Ban Strikes at the Heart of Putin’s Empire
It’s a direct assault on Putin’s iron-like grip over Russia. But it comes with costs.
Italy’s Going After Russian Oligarchs’ Yachts With a Vengeance
Italy announced the most aggressive moves against rich Russians’ ultra-luxurious property yet.
Russia Can Now Jail People for 15 Years for Tweeting About the War on Ukraine
The new ban on “fake information” targets the press, but it's so broad that it can also be applied to citizens and their social media posts.
A Polish Postal Worker Is Risking His Life to Help Ukrainian Soldiers
Janusz Żwański says he'll log out of work on Friday and then travel to Ukraine with his friends to deliver much-needed items. He plans to get back to Warsaw on Sunday.
Here’s Why QAnon Believes Vladimir Putin Is the Good Guy
“Putin is straight gangsta,” one prominent QAnon influencer wrote in the wake of Russia’s invasion. “Mainstream media is totally losing their minds right now.”
What Is a No-Fly Zone and What Would It Mean in Ukraine?
“I believe that the complete closure of the sky for Russian missiles, planes, and helicopters should be considered,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.
Putin’s ‘Cornered Rat’ Story Might Be a Warning About His Next Move
What Putin said he learned from cornering a huge rat, and why it matters.