Russia, Ukraine and Kyiv
Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin says Russia will achieve ‘all goals set’ as 11 Ukrainian regions hit in drone attack
Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, was targeted by several waves of Russian attack drones overnight. No casualties were reported. Russia plans to boost its defence budget by almost 30 percent next year as it diverts resources to its war on Ukraine,
Ukraine-Russia war live: Explosions heard in Kyiv as Zelensky says Putin is afraid to use nuclear weapons
“Several enemy UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) are over and near the capital,” Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, urging people to take cover. Witnesses heard numerous blasts in Kyiv in what sounded like air defence systems in operation and saw objects being hit in the air.
Russia launches waves of drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's military says
Russia launched several waves of drones targeting Kyiv early on Monday, with air defence units successfully defending the city, Ukraine's military said. Reuters' witnesses heard numerous blasts in the Ukrainian capital in what sounded like air defence systems in operation and saw objects being hit in the air.
Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin says Russia will accomplish ‘all goals set’ in Ukraine as Kyiv hit in drone attack
The Russian president spoke in a video message as the Ukrainian air force said it had shot down drones and one missile launched by Russia
Ukraine says struck Russian ammo depot with drones
Ukraine on Sunday said it sent more than 100 drones deep inside Russia to hit a major weapons depot, as it stepped up attacks further inside Russian territory.
Ukraine Struck a Weapons Cache Containing Iranian Missiles in Latest Attack on Russia
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that its forces struck a stockpile of weapons in Russia believed to contain Iranian missiles that arrived at the arsenal shortly before the latest attack.
Putin, Russia
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Who is Putin ally Alexei Dyumin, new member of Russia's Security Council?
Alexei Dyumin, who was appointed to Russia's Security Council on Monday, is one of President Vladimir Putin closest allies.
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‘Red lines’: Putin drafts Russia’s new nuclear doctrine to deter Western strikes
The Kremlin has stated that its new nuclear doctrine is drafted and ready to be officially adopted in what is being called a ...
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Russia proposes record defense spending as it pursues victory in the Ukraine war
The Russian government wants to earmark 32.5% of its spending next year for defense, a record amount and up from a reported 28.3% this year, as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.
Putin decree promotes ally Dyumin to Russia's Security Council
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday promoted Alexei Dyumin, his former bodyguard, to become a member of the powerful ...
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Inside Putin’s Secret Personal Life and the Wild Lengths He Goes to Keep It Hidden
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