Russia, Putin and Ukraine

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As Ukraine war drags on, Trump hits Putin by squeezing Russia’s proxies
President Donald Trump threatened "very severe consequences" on Russia in 2025 if Moscow didn't end Ukraine war, pressuring Russian allies Iran and Venezuela to force Putin's hand.

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Ukraine war must become 'untenable' for Russia, Zelenskyy says after latest strikes
The hidden cost of Putin’s war: A more dependent Russia

Russia says 'long way to go' in Ukraine peace talks

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Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine.

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Russia thinks it can outsmart the US during Ukraine talks, intelligence chief says
Putin thinks he can outsmart the US during Ukraine peace talks, a European intelligence chief says

Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches

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Telegram app faces further restrictions, possible fines as Russian authorities clamp down
Telegram, an important platform for public and private communications in Russia, will face further restrictions from authorities because it has failed to correct previous violations, the state communications watchdog said on Tuesday.

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Russia is restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media apps. Here’s what we know
Russia restricts Telegram over alleged law breaches as it supports state-backed rival

Battered in Ukraine, Russia races to rearm — but questions linger over its military strength

Estonia intelligence assessment reveals Russia rebuilding military for long-term conflict despite massive Ukraine losses, ...

Russia Just Delivered the Ultimate Insult to Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign minister and close lieutenant, Sergey Lavrov, accused Trump on Monday of ...

Russia, facing labour crunch worsened by war, pivots to India for workers

By Andrew Osborn and Ekaterina Maksimova MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A group of weary-looking Indian men carrying sports bags ...

Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults

Russian troops have advanced at a glacial pace in recent months, but gains in southern and eastern Ukraine could give Moscow ...

Russia reacts as non-nuclear NATO ally warns of joining arms race

There are fears of a new nuclear arms race brewing amid the emergence of a new world order.

Russia detains suspect in senior general's shooting, blames Ukraine

The shooting is the latest in a spate of attacks on senior military figures inside Russia, many of which have been blamed on ...
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Russia’s sabotage campaign is becoming bolder

One is that it marks an intensification of Russia’s cyber campaign in Europe. Russian hackers have long breached European ...

Russia names three suspects in shooting of general

Russia says it has identified three suspects involved in the shooting of high-profile military general Lt Gen Vladimir ...

Russia's Lavrov sees no 'bright future' for economic ties with US

MOSCOW, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Russia remains open for cooperation with the United States but is not hopeful about economic ties ...