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China's top diplomat says Russia ties 'rock solid'

China's top diplomat told one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing's relationship with Moscow was "rock solid" and would withstand any test in a changing international situation.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin's body double suffering from chronic kidney disease, wild claims suggest

Russians believe that Vladimir Putin has an army of body doubles that have stood in for him at key public appearances, including when he was driving over the Crimea Bridge in December last year, and at the funeral of a regional director

Daily Mirror

Iran deals blow to Vladimir Putin by slowing down delivery of vital missiles to Russia

The delivery of missiles from Iran to Russia, it was claimed, is the real reason behind a phone call between Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and Tehran president Ebrahim Raisi

Daily Mirror

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Putin ally Patrushev says Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine

One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies said on Tuesday that Russia was now fighting the U.S.-led NATO military alliance in Ukraine and that the West was trying to rip Russia apart and ultimately wipe it from the political map of the world.

Reuters

Putin being kept alive to wage war in Ukraine by foreign doctor, claims Russian expert

An expert has said that Vladimir Putin’s choosing to treat his alleged condition may “have a direct impact on his situational awareness and the adequacy of the decisions" he makes about the Ukraine war

Daily Mirror

'Vultures' circling Vladimir Putin as aide 'plots coup' and minister 'depressed'

Russian president Vladimir Putin is said to be surrounded by 'vultures' who are trying to take power in Russia amid reports that he is suffering from cancer while the war in Ukraine continues

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin will struggle to deploy 87% of Russia's nuclear weapons, insiders claim

There have been fears Russia President Vladimir Putin will unleash a devastating nuclear attack on Ukraine or even NATO countries for helping the war-torn country defend itself from invasion

Daily Mirror

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Vladimir Putin to make Russia a 'digital concentration camp' with QR code 'handcuffs'

Most Russians will be barred from leaving the country, as they were in Soviet times when they needed hated "exit visas" to go abroad, claimed Telegram channel General SVR.

Daily Mirror

Russia says Western arms, foreign mercenaries top targets for forces in Ukraine

The powerful secretary of Russia's Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, said on Tuesday that Western-supplied arms and foreign mercenaries were priority targets for Russia's forces fighting in Ukraine, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

Reuters

Russia’s security chief discusses Ukraine, trade on visit to Iran

Nikolai Patrushev meets his Iranian counterpart and Iran’s president, as Moscow and Tehran look to deepen ties.

Al Jazeera

Villages and towns in Ukraine see heavy fighting, shelling

Villages and towns in Ukraine are seeing more heavy fighting and shelling as Ukrainian and Russian forces strained to advance on different fronts after more than 8 1/2 months of war

The Independent UK

Russia and Iran security chiefs discuss Ukraine, 'Western interference' in Tehran - Russian agencies

The secretaries of Russia and Iran's Security Councils discussed the situation in Ukraine, security cooperation and measures to combat "Western interference" in their domestic affairs at a series of meetings in Tehran on Wednesday, Russian state media reported.

Reuters

Putin ally meets Iran leader as Moscow deepens Tehran ties

A leading ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday on a trip to deepen trade and security cooperation, as Moscow looks to shore up its economy and bolster its war effort in Ukraine.

Reuters

Exclusive-Russia seeks sanctions exemptions for state bank in Ukraine grain deal talks-sources

Russia wants the West to ease restrictions on state agriculture lender Rosselkhozbank to facilitate Russian grain exports, according to four sources familiar with the request, made during talks to extend a deal on food shipments from Ukraine.

Reuters

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If Vladimir Putin goes, who's next? Come inside the Kremlin, where the Russian leader's successor could be lurking

As Vladimir Putin's disastrous war in Ukraine stretches into an eighth month, observers are openly speculating about who could replace him if his position becomes untenable.

Reuters

Putin ally compares Nord Stream sabotage to CIA-backed attacks of 1980s

One of President Vladimir Putin's top allies said on Wednesday that the sabotage of the Nord Stream offshore gas pipelines resembled the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency-backed attacks on oil infrastructure in Nicaragua in 1983.

The Independent UK

Russia, China agree to expand security ties

A top Russian security official says the Kremlin considers beefing up ties with Beijing as a top policy goal

Reuters

Putin ally deepens Russia's 'strategic partnership' with China

One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies sought on Monday to deepen a strategic partnership with China, expanding defence cooperation and strengthening coordination between Moscow and Beijing on major geopolitical issues.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia and China Agree to Deepen Defense Cooperation, Joint Exercises

One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies sought on Monday to deepen a strategic partnership with China, expanding defense cooperation and strengthening coordination between Moscow and Beijing on major geopolitical issues. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has tilted more strongly towards China as the war and severe Western sanctions…

Reuters

Russia's security chief begins two-day visit to China on Sunday

Russian Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev will hold security consultations and meetings during a two-day visit to China starting Sunday, China's foreign ministry said.

France 24

Serbian minister visits Moscow, accuses EU of 'anti-Russian hysteria'

Serbia’s interior minister met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday in Moscow in a rare visit by a state official from Europe, highlighting Belgrade’s refusal to join Western sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Serb official visits Moscow, calls sanctions EU 'hysteria'

Serbia’s interior minister has met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow in a rare visit by a state official from Europe

Daily Mirror

Map shows how fallout will spread across Europe as Russia plans nuclear plant attack

A clip showing the blast radius created by Ukraine's Hydrometeorolofical Institute and shared by a BBC journalist yesterday shows just how much of a disaster is looming with fears of a Russian attack

Daily Mirror

Fears Vladimir Putin is preparing apocalyptic ‘false flag’ stunt at nuclear power plant

Russia still controls the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Fears of a false flag operation remain after comments made by a top Kremlin official said there would be consequences if a disaster occurred

The Independent UK

2 Russian villages evacuated after fire at munitions depot

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region says residents of two villages on Ukraine’s northeastern border have been evacuated after a munitions depot near the village of Timonovo have gone ablaze

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