Tag: Putin
Putin Reiterates Russia’s Nuclear Readiness Amid Sovereignty Concerns
President Vladimir Putin reiterates Russia's preparedness to utilize nuclear weapons should its sovereignty or independence face threats, casting another stark caution to Western powers just ahead of an impending election.
China’s Saudi Peace Talks Attendance: Impact on Russia and Xi Jinping
August 10, 2023
The unfolding situation surrounding China's participation in peace talks hosted in Saudi Arabia has cast a spotlight on the intricate relationship between...
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence agencies in the US and UK have taken an unusually transparent approach during the Ukraine war, publicly sharing assessments about Russian military performance, troop morale, and strategic challenges facing Putin's invasion.
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting dozens of defense companies, hundreds of parliament members, and the chief executive of Russia's largest bank. The move aims to increase pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine and restrict its economic capabilities.
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
Poland's Internal Security Agency has demanded the immediate removal of 45 Russian diplomats believed to be conducting intelligence activities under diplomatic cover. The government identified these individuals as a potential security risk and summoned the Russian Ambassador to formally communicate the expulsion order.
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that countries considered unfriendly must now pay for Russian natural gas exclusively in rubles. This move comes in response to Western sanctions and asset freezes, with Putin arguing that existing payment methods undermine trust in traditional currencies.
