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Vladimir Putin 'won't survive Ukraine war' with officials 'discussing his replacement'

Ukrainian intelligence chief Major General Kyrylo Budanov has claimed that there are 'active discussions' about replacing the 70-year-old Russian dictator and that he won't survive the war

Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022

As Ukraine war drags into ninth month, Russia’s woes worsen

In week 35 of the war, Russia was on the defensive as Ukrainian morale remained high.

Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2022

German president arrives in Ukraine as tensions rise

Germany’s president has arrived in Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion, a trip that comes amid Moscow’s unsubstantiated warnings about a “dirty bomb” attack and as the conflict enters its ninth month

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Eight detained over Crimea bridge explosion as Russia names who organised hit

On Saturday a suspected truck bomb blew up the Kerch bridge - which connects Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea - triggering the Kremlin's 24-hour aerial bombardment of seven Ukrainian cities

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Ukraine takes swaths of territory, despite Russia’s mobilisation

In week 32 of the war, Kyiv makes more advances in the east and south while Moscow pulls back forces from Crimea.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2022

Many POWs freed by Russia had suffered torture - senior Ukraine official

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence said on Thursday the percentage of released Ukrainian prisoners of war who had suffered torture while in Russian detention was "rather high".

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Ukraine spy chief says Russian offensive slowing due to fatigue

Ukraine's top military intelligence official said on Wednesday that Russia's military offensive was slowing because of moral and physical fatigue in their ranks and Moscow's "exhausted" resource base.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

Ukraine intelligence boss says Vladimir Putin is using 'body double' in fresh claims

There have long been theories and claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has used body doubles due to issues around his health

Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022

Vladimir Putin suffers 'night health scare after complaining of severe nausea'

The claim is the latest saga in the ongoing conjecture over the Russian leader's health, with many experts speculating he could be 'seriously ill'

Daily Mirror · Jul 30, 2022

Timeline: Week 22 of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera recaps key events in week 22 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2022