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Russian memo said war leaves Moscow too reliant on Chinese tech

Senior Russian officials privately raised concerns some 10 months ago about the risks of becoming too dependent on Chinese technologies after sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union shut off access to alternative suppliers.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Russian politicians and officials banned from leaving country in Putin's latest crackdown

In a new crackdown from Vladimir Putin's government top politicians and officials have been banned from leaving the country amid what's alleged to be further signs of paranoia over the ongoing war

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2023

Xi invites Putin to China for third Belt and Road Forum - Xinhua

China's President Xi Jinping has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to China this year for the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the official Xinhua News agency reported on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

Russia post-Putin: What happens if the president suddenly dies?

PM Mishustin would become acting president and elections would be held.

Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2022

Vladimir Putin crony calls West 'b******s' and vows to 'make them disappear' in chilling threat

Former president Dmitry Medvedev - who is now the deputy head of the Kremlin's security council - has hit out at those in the West who want “death” to Russia in a veiled threat

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Russian Minister Calls for Regulation on Crypto Mining

Asserting that mining of cryptocurrencies in Russia accounts for more than 2% of the total volume of energy consumed in the country, more than the electricity being used for agriculture, Vasily Shpak, Deputy Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said the sector needs to be regulated.

Benzinga · May 31, 2022

Vladimir Putin survived assassination attempt at start of invasion, says Ukraine's chief spy

The nation's Chief of Defence Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, claimed Putin was the target of an "unsuccessful attempt" on his life around two months ago

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin survived 'unsuccessful' assassination attempt, Ukraine says

The war-torn nation's Chief of Defence Intelligence Kyrylo Budanov alleges the Russian leader survived the "unsuccessful attempt" on his life roughly two months ago.

Daily Record · May 23, 2022

What happens when Vladimir Putin dies and who will replace him as Russian leader

Experts believe Vladimir Putin is seriously ill and needs imminent surgery, raising the question of who would replace the 70-year-old if he died while still in charge of Russia

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Vladimir Putin expert reveals what would happen in Russia if tyrant suddenly died

It is unlikely Vladimir Putin will step down as he's cemented his role until at last 2036 - it follows speculation the Kremlin boss is in ill health

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022