Georgia police accused of beating protesters against ‘foreign influence’ bill Unrest came as demonstrator who was attacked near his home says government is trying to intimidate critics The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2024
Ukrainian Troops Battle Russian Army In Border Areas Updates on intense battles between Ukrainian and Russian forces, casualties, and strategic moves in border areas. Top News · May 13, 2024
Putin's new defence minister is a 'puppet' and a sign of long Ukraine war plan Russia’s president caught military experts by surprise with his plan to make Andrei Belousov defence minister Evening Standard · May 13, 2024
Why Putin replaced Russia's defense minister In a surprise reshuffle of Russia's cabinet, President Vladimir Putin has ousted long-serving defense minister Sergei Shoigu and replaced him with Andrei Belousov, an economist without military experience. This change is announced as Putin begins his fifth term, and comes amid ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine. The Times of India · May 13, 2024
Russia’s Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2024
Putin Removes Defence Minister Shoigu Putin proposed economist Andrey Belousov as Shoigu's replacement, according to a list of the ministerial nominations published by the Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Russia's Shoigu: Political Survivor Blamed For Ukraine Setbacks Sergei Shoigu, who is being replaced as Russia's defence minister, spearheaded Moscow's offensive in Ukraine and has been the country's longest-serving minister, as well as being one of Vladimir Putin's few close friends. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Vladimir Putin's surprise reshuffle sign of 'serious instability' in Kremlin, says ex-MI6 intelligence officer Sergei Shoigu, defence minister of 12 years, has been appointed secretary of Russia’s security council Evening Standard · May 12, 2024
Zelensky vows to quash new Russian offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region Ukraine vowed Friday to quash a surprise Russian ground offensive, after troops launched a major cross-border assault in the Kharkiv region, looking to chalk up fresh battlefield gains with Ukraine on the back foot. France 24 · May 10, 2024
Putin Reappoints Mishustin As Prime Minister Amid Political Uncertainty Putin reappoints Mishustin as Prime Minister; State Duma to consider candidacy. Shoigu's future uncertain after associate's arrest. Top News · May 10, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv sends reinforcements to Kharkiv and evacuates civilians as Russian forces advance – as it happened Head of the town of Vovchansk’s military administration said transport was being organised for those without cars The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Western military trainers could go to Ukraine, Lithuania minister says Gabrielius Landsbergis also backs David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron on standing up to Putin The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
Judges with machine guns: the part-time drone hunters defending Kyiv The ‘Mriya’ unit made up of members of the legal profession patrols the capital region’s skies with antique weapons The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024
Putin To Mark Victory Day Emboldened By Ukraine Gains Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Thursday, an event he hopes will rally patriotism as his forces advance in Ukraine. International Business Times · May 9, 2024
International Business Times · May 8, 2024 UK Says To Expel Russia Defence Attache For Intel Role The UK government on Wednesday raised tensions with the Kremlin by announcing it would expel a Russian defence attache for being "an undeclared military intelligence officer".
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024 European People’s party declines to sign letter condemning far-right political violence Commitment of Ursula von der Leyen’s party to fighting destructive forces is in question, say signatories
The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024 The world must reject Russia’s nuclear posturing – but not ignore the danger The closer Nato hugs Ukraine, the more Putin is sure to brandish his nuclear arms, and the greater the risk he uses them
Evening Standard · May 7, 2024 US action film star Steven Seagal makes surprise appearance at Putin inauguration Seagal is a long-term friend of the Russian leader and has expressed his support for the country’s invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Putin sworn in for fifth term in ceremony boycotted by US and UK Russian president claims mandate for Ukraine invasion and ‘correctness of the country’s course’
Top News · May 7, 2024 Navalnaya Accuses Putin Of Murder On Swearing-In Day Navalnaya accuses Putin of murder at his swearing-in ceremony, sparking political tensions in Russia. Calls for Navalny's release and concerns about democr...
International Business Times · May 7, 2024 Putin, Launching Fifth Term, Promises Russians Victory President Vladimir Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration on Tuesday to deliver victory to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever.
Evening Standard · May 7, 2024 Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian President Putin inaugurated in Kremlin ceremony boycotted by the US and many European Union nations due to the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024 Russia threatens UK military and orders nuclear drills after ‘provocation’ Vladimir Putin responds to recent statements from David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron over Ukraine war
International Business Times · May 6, 2024 Putin Orders Nuclear Drills With Troops Near Ukraine President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered new nuclear weapons drills in the face of Western "threats," as a Ukrainian drone attack killed six people and wounded over 30 in Russia's Belgorod border region.
Top News · May 5, 2024 Russia Launches Drones In Eastern Ukraine On Easter Sunday Russia's drone assault in Ukraine during Easter causes injuries and damage. President Zelenskyy calls for unity amidst conflict.