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The West Is Preparing for Russia’s Disintegration

Amid war in Ukraine, some strategists are setting their eyes on the “decolonization” of Russia itself.

Foreign Policy · Apr 17, 2023

Putin critic facing up to 25 years in jail to learn fate on Monday

Facing up to a quarter of a century in jail on treason charges he denies, Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza is expected to learn his fate on Monday when a Moscow court pronounces a verdict and sentences him.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Putin meets Chinese defence minister, both sides hail military cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu in Moscow on Sunday and both men hailed military cooperation between the two nations, which have declared a "no limits" partnership.

Reuters · Apr 16, 2023

Vladimir Putin receiving chemotherapy for cancer, leaked US documents confirm

Highly sensitive information about Ukraine, South Korea, Israel and the UAE collected by the US through communications monitoring was leaked last week in a major security breach

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

Putin signs a tough new military draft law, banning conscripts from fleeing Russia

The law could have big implications for the Kremlin's war plans in Ukraine, especially as it tries to recruit thousands more troops in anticipation of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

WEKU · Apr 13, 2023

An alleged beheading in Ukraine: What we know so far

Ukraine deplores the attack being blamed on Russia, while the Kremlin says the video must be studied for authenticity.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023

With war in next-door Ukraine, tiny Moldova fears it's in Russia's crosshairs too

CHISINAU, Moldova — At its heart, the plan was simple: Dispatch military-trained saboteurs, embed them among protesters and have them attack government buildings, perhaps even take hostages. That would light the spark for a full-on insurrection that, with the help of Kremlin-aligned opposition figures, would topple Moldova's Western-leaning president, Maia…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023

Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas

Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country won’t budge from its demand that Russia withdraw its forces from Crimea, as well as from other parts of Ukraine that Moscow illegally annexed more recently

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Ukraine war – live: Kherson residents detail abuses in ‘deadly Russian torture chamber’

Alleged detainees describe being electrocuted and subjected to false executions

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Ukraine war – live: Zelensky condemns Russian ‘beasts’ after beheading video

Kyiv says it is ‘not going to forgive murderers’ as Kremlin admits video is ‘horrible’

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023