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Accused Russian poisoner dies of Covid

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two Russian men accused by Britain of poisoning Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006, has died of Covid-19 in a Moscow hospital, Tass news agency said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2022

Vladimir Putin looks weak but it could be a smart move, says body language expert

Russian president Vladimir Putin was once feared around the world as a bear-fighting macho man but now the Kremlin’s top man looks a shadow of his former self as he appears weak and frail in public appearances

Daily Mirror · May 29, 2022

Three months into his war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin wants to restore Russian glory and protect his iron grip on power

Three months into his war, Vladimir Putin has learned the best way to protect power is to hang onto to it — at any price.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

Ministers accused of cover-up as release of Lebedev peerage details is blocked

Questions have emerged whether Boris Johnson intervened to ask the security services to reconsider their assessment.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

How Vladimir Putin's marriage fell apart as 'secret mistress pregnant again'

Vladimir Putin's ex-wife Lyudmila Putina once reportedly told a West German intelligence agent that her husband was a "serial womaniser" and abusive shortly after they tied the knot in 1983

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

The mystery of the mogul, the casino and the heist that rocked Mayfair

The Park Lane Club was supposed to fulfil Vasilijs Melniks’ fantasy. Instead it became his torment

Financial Times · May 12, 2022

The Coup in the Kremlin

How Putin and the Security Services Captured the Russian State

Foreign Affairs · May 10, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'bracing for coup' by power elite The Silovarchs after Russia nuclear Ireland threat

Putin is said to be "bracing for a coup", while high-powered groups close to him reportedly lay plans to see him removed

Irish Mirror · May 6, 2022

Vladimir Putin: The president whose obsession with Russian security may cost him dear

During two decades in power, Putin has had an ability to sense the popular mood, writes Mary Dejevsky. But in recent times his judgement has seemed less sure – and the Ukraine invasion may prove a step too far for his citizens

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

Who are the silovarchs? As Vladimir Putin 'bracing for coup' from power elite

Vladimir Putin is said to be at risk of being deposed by a group of highly powerful KGB and FSB veterans now rooted deep into the fabric of the Russian state called the silovarchs - but what are they?

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022