Putin, Vladimir
As Ukraine's audacious counter-strike into Kursk surprised both Putin and international experts, President Zelensky and his generals have demonstrated a keen understanding of the principles of war, outperforming both the enemy and some of their Western supporters. With Putin on the ropes, Ukraine requires unwavering support to reinforce
Putin, Vladimir
Ukrainian forces have launched a major incursion into Russia's Kursk region, leaving at least 76,000 Russian civilians displaced. The advance, which has seen Ukrainian troops raise a flag in the town of Sudzha, has been met with a muted response from President Vladimir Putin, who has described
Merkel, Angela
When Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel ended her career, she was supposed to be followed by an interview with Russia's President Vladimir Putin for a documentary. However, the Kremlin denied the request, citing that since Merkel was a former leader, whereas Putin was still in office, the
Putin, Vladimir
Joe Biden's diplomatic effort to secure the release of several Western hostages held in Russia has yielded a significant breakthrough, with the freedom of the hostages coming at a high price. The swap, which involved German national Vadim Krasikov, convicted of murdering a Chechen man in a Berlin
Putin, Vladimir
As Vladimir Putin took office in 2000, he began to quietly chip away at Russia's nascent democratic reforms, fueled by a desire to recreate the Soviet Union. His actions were met with widespread international condemnation, most notably the annexation of Crimea in 2014, which sparked the removal of
Prime ministers
Simon Jenkins's recent commentary highlights the growing concerns about the UK's stance on Ukraine's potential membership in NATO, as well as the broader implications of Western leaders' actions. Jenkins expresses his "horror" at the consideration of allowing Ukraine to use British
Putin, Vladimir
JD Vance's appointment as Donald Trump's running mate has raised concerns about the US's defense relationship with Europe, particularly in light of Trump's previous statements about reducing US involvement in NATO and his views on European defense spending. Vance has argued that
Biden, Joe
As NATO's 75th-anniversary summit came to a close, the dark reality of Russia's brutal targeting of Ukraine's hospitals and civilians was a stark reminder of the need for decisive action. While the summit achieved some positive developments, such as increased defense spending and a
Peace negotiations
As the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues, a significant portion of the population is increasingly advocating for peace talks with Russia. According to a survey published by the Ukrainian weekly newspaper Dzerkalo Tyzhnia, nearly 44% of Ukrainians support launching official peace talks with Moscow. This sentiment is particularly prevalent in
Biden, Joe
As Vladimir Putin sends a chilling message to NATO and President Joe Biden by deliberately targeting Ukrainian children's hospitals, the 75th-anniversary summit failed to deliver on promised aid, with the White House indefinitely blocking Ukraine's access to long-range missiles and Patriot air defense systems. This lack
Putin, Vladimir
Sir Keir Starmer has reassured Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that Britain's stance on supporting Ukraine has not changed despite the recent government transition in Britain. At a Nato summit in Washington, Starmer, the new Prime Minister, met with Zelensky and emphasized the alliance's resolve
Prime ministers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on July 9 for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after the latter launched a massive bombardment of Ukrainian cities, killing over three dozen people and damaging a children's hospital. Modi's visit, his first to
