Contents tagged with Putin
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Russia's hybrid warfare tactics intensify: EU faces heightened threat from espionage and cyberattacks
Amid ongoing war in Ukraine, Moscow continues to meddle in European Union affairs through hybrid warfare methods, which include espionage, cyberattacks, disinformation, and acts of sabotage.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains proactive in influencing EU processes using these hybrid methods, compelling Western nations to take the threats from Russia more seriously, reports German newspaper Die Welt, citing anonymous sources within Western intelligence agencies.
According to these sources, …
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Scholz: Putin's views on the war in Ukraine have not changed
Speaking before his departure from Berlin to attend the G20 summit in Brazil, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he could not see any changes in Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance on the war in Ukraine during his recent phone conversation. "The discussion was very detailed, but it contributed to the realization that there is little change in the Russian president's views on the war, and that's not very good news," Scholz told reporters.
Nonetheless, the German leader underscored the …
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Movie studio Mosfilm contributes vintage military equipment to Russian armed forces
Karen Shakhnazarov, the General Director of the film studio Mosfilm, informed President Vladimir Putin that the studio had handed over tanks and other military equipment to the Russian Armed Forces last year. "We contributed 28 T-55 tanks, eight PT-76 tanks, six BMPs, and eight tractors from our military-technical base. I learned about the demand, contacted the Ministry of Defense, and they took the machines," said Shakhnazarov.
Upon hearing the statement, President Putin expressed his pride: " …
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Kremlin denies reports of Trump-Putin phone call
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Monday debunked denied suggesting a phone call took place between U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. "There was no conversation," Peskov emphatically stated to journalists, pointing to the incident as an example of "the quality of information sometimes circulated even by reputable media outlets. This is entirely false. It's pure fiction, plain misinformation," he stressed.
Earlier, The Washington Post had cited unnamed …
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Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump, no plans to engage with outgoing President Biden
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to communicate with outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden. However, potential conversations between Putin and former President Donald Trump could take place before the inauguration of the U.S. President-elect, as stated by Peskov during a briefing on Thursday, November 7th.
“There’s a possibility. Trump himself mentioned he would call Putin before the inauguration. Those are his words,” Peskov noted. …
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Putin signals willingness for Ukraine talks amidst BRICS pressure
In a recent announcement during a special ceremony for the presentation of credentials to new foreign ambassadors at the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia's willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia "is not only ready for negotiations but has actively participated in them."
Putin also acknowledged the pressure exerted on Russia by BRICS countries, urging the Kremlin to end the conflict. His statement coincided with the U.S. presidential election day, yet …
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Disillusionment in Kazan: Kremlin unimpressed with stagnant BRICS Summit results
High-ranking officials in the Russian government have expressed dissatisfaction with the outcomes of the recent BRICS summit held in Kazan.
The summit, hosted by Russia, concluded without achieving substantial progress, particularly in securing support from its allies against Western sanctions, reports the Russian Telegram channel "VChK-OGPU," which is known for its connections to Russia’s intelligence community.
The channel did not hold back, harshly describing the summit as a gathering of " …
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Putin weighs post-US election ultimatum for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly planning to issue a new ultimatum to Ukraine following the upcoming U.S. presidential elections on November 5. This topic is said to be under active discussion within the Kremlin, according to an influential Russian Telegram channel "Secret Office," which cited informed sources.
"The Kremlin is discussing the format and timing of the release of the new ultimatum to Ukraine to initiate negotiations and explore detailed peace track proposals with …
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Putin's imaginary encirclement: Russian media challenges leader's misleading claims about Ukrainian Forces allegedly trapped in Kursk region
Russian leader Vladimir Putin maintains the claim that 2,000 Ukrainian troops are encircled in the Kursk region, a scenario that both Ukrainian and Russian sources deny is reality.
In a recent interview with the Russian media, Russian president Vladimir Putin expounded on the purported encirclement of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, a narrative he first mentioned a few days ago. His unwavering belief in this so-called "cauldron" continues, despite growing evidence to the contrary. The …
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Putin denies recalling Trump's alleged threats over Ukraine invasion
Russian president Vladimir Putin claims not to remember any threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump, asserting that such threats would only serve to motivate Russia. Speaking at a press conference following the BRICS summit in Kazan, Putin remarked on Thursday, October 24, that he "doesn't recall" conversations with Trump—now a Republican presidential candidate—during which Trump allegedly threatened to strike Moscow in response to a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This report comes …