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Kremlin Says Is in Contact with Turkey Regarding the Export of Grain from Ukraine

Russia is in contact with Turkey regarding the export of grain from Ukraine but there are a lot of uncertainties from the Ukrainian side, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday. Turkey on Wednesday said it would "take some time" to de-mine Ukraine's ports but that a safe sea…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Exclusive - Pioneering Russian journalist sells Nobel Peace medal for Ukraine

Russian journalist and Nobel Peace laureate Dmitry Muratov is auctioning his Nobel medal for Ukrainian refugees, distraught at the eradication of independent media in his country, where he says fewer and fewer people support Moscow's military campaign.

Reuters · Jun 17, 2022

Russia Has 'Strategically Lost' Ukraine War, Says UK Armed Forces Chief

Russia has already "strategically lost" its war with Ukraine, suffering heavy losses and strengthening NATO, the UK's chief of defense staff said in an interview published on Friday. "This is a dreadful mistake by Russia. Russia will never take control of Ukraine," said Tony Radakin, the country's highest-ranking military officer,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022

Kremlin hopes EU leaders will not only discuss weapons in Kyiv visit

The Kremlin said it hoped the leaders of France, Germany and Italy would not only discuss weapons supplies in their visit to Kyiv on Thursday, but rather to "push President [Volodymyr] Zelenskiy to take a realistic look at the state of affairs".

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

Xi Jinping Reaffirms Support For Vladimir Putin, Dubs Russian Actions Legitimate

China has reaffirmed its support for the Kremlin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. What Happened: In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his country's support for Russia's sovereignty and security concerns.

Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022

Russia, U.S. must discuss nuclear treaty extension - RIA quotes Kremlin

Russia and the United States must discuss the extension of the START nuclear arms reduction treaty, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the RIA news agency in an interview on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

Russian opposition leader confirms prison move

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny confirms he's been moved to another maximum security prison

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Vladimir Putin's uncontrollable shaking is evidence of Parkinson's, professor claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen shaking uncontrollably in a video which Professor Angus Dalgleish of St George's, University of London, says appears to be evidence of Parkinson's

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Exclusive-U.S. targets Russia with tech to evade censorship of Ukraine news

The U.S. government has pushed new, increased funding into three technology companies since the start of the Ukraine conflict to help Russians sidestep censors and access Western media, according to five people familiar with the situation.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

Alexei Navalny: Russia ‘does not share concerns for his safety’, Putin’s spokesman says

‘The Kremlin does not track Navalny’s whereabouts,’ Russian diplomat says

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022