Putin And Xi's Playbook For Retaining And Projecting Power
To be perceived as powerful is half the battle to hang on to power.
Russia
Intelligence Failures Threaten World Security
The cost to life and limb of intelligence failures has been catastrophic.
Russian Oil Refineries Targeted By Ukraine’s Drones
Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion has entered a new phase, pitting homegrown drone technology against a swathe of largely Soviet-era oil facilities.
Russia Moves Thousands Of Children From Border After Strikes
Around 9,000 children are to be evacuated from the Russian city of Belgorod and the wider region after shelling the regional governor blames on Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin Wins Fifth Term As Russia’s President
Vladimir Putin has been elected for a fifth term as Russia’s president, extending a quarter-century of rule, and potentially aiding his stay in power until 2036.
Russia’s Presidential Candidates
Russians will vote for one of four officially registered candidates in the presidential election from March 15-17, which Vladimir Putin will surely win, clinching another six-year term in power.
British Luxury Cars Are Still Being Imported By Russia
According to a Sky News investigation, Russia is evading sanctions brought about by its invasion of Ukraine by importing UK luxury vehicles through former Soviet states, most notably Azerbaijan.
Russia Expands Its EU Spy Network - Infographics
Russia has aggressively boosted both the size and influence of its GRU military intelligence, FSB Federal Security Service, and SVR foreign intelligence agency since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Good Riddance, Victoria Nuland
With the war-monger stepping down, peace in Ukraine is suddenly possible.