Vladimir Putin’s ‘Easter Truce’ Sparks Backlash: ‘PR Stunt’
Russia has not stopped artillery and assault attacks along the front lines, despite announcing an “Easter truce” on Saturday, according to Ukraine, drawing sharp criticism of the declared pause in fighting that has been labeled a “PR operation.” Why It Matters Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday Moscow would stop attacks until Monday morning, […]
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US Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Third Party Control of Ukraine
The U.S. has criticized a Russian proposal for an interim administration in Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, dealing a blow to Vladimir Putin‘s quest to dictate his terms in any ceasefire deal. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters Monday that President Donald Trump did not appreciate a push by Moscow for it to […]
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Trump ‘Furious’ at Putin’s Tactics, Leader of NATO State Says After Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump has become impatient with Russian President Vladimir Putin for dragging his feet over a ceasefire deal with Ukraine, according to Finland’s head of state. After his visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he had told his U.S. counterpart that Putin could not be trusted, local outlet YLE […]
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Putin’s Biggest Allies in Europe Face Political Peril
Protests over the weekend in three central European countries could have geopolitical ramifications for Vladimir Putin‘s influence in the region. Demonstrators opposed to the rule of Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban—Putin’s closest EU ally—took to the streets of Budapest and showed support for Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, which is ahead in the […]
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Putin’s Anti-Western Rants Toned Down by Kremlin
The Kremlin softens Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s statements in English-language versions of his remarks published on its official website, reports Verstka, an independent Russian news outlet. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters Since launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Putin has framed the […]
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Putin’s Generals Are Turning on Each Other
A Russian general has been arrested on suspicion of corruption after his former superior informed on him. The detention of Major General Alexander Ogloblin, the former head of Russia’s military communications department, is the latest arrest of a high-ranking Russian military figure, amid speculation of a clampdown on Vladimir Putin‘s top brass. Ogloblin is being […]
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