Contents tagged with Putin
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Putin calls Ukrainian leadership 'Aliens,' echoing antisemitic and conspiracy theories
In a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to Ukraine's leadership as "aliens." This comment came as he addressed the recent attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russia's Kursk region and potential strikes on the Zaporizhzhia and Kursk Nuclear Power Plants.
"Sometimes, it seems to me that those who are leading Ukraine are either some kind of aliens or foreigners," Putin remarked.
Previously, Putin has made antisemitic comments aimed at Ukrainian President …
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Investigative report reveals alleged secret sons of Putin and Alina Kabaeva
The Dossier Center, founded by former Russian oligarch and now opposition figure Mikhail Khodorkovsky, has reportedly uncovered the names of two alleged sons of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva. According to the publication, the boys are named Ivan and Vladimir, born in 2015 and 2019 respectively. The report states that this information was sourced from personnel working in the president's residences.
The source, who resides at these residences, frequently …
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Mongolia cites energy dependency and neutrality for not detaining Putin under ICC warrant
The Mongolian government has justified its decision not to detain Russian President Vladimir Putin under the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant by pointing to the country's energy dependency and its policy of neutrality, reported Politico, citing a government spokesperson in Ulaanbaatar.
Addressing the issue, the official declared that 95% of Mongolia's petroleum products and more than 20% of its electricity are imported from neighboring countries. "These supplies are crucial for our …
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Kremlin dismisses concerns over Putin’s potential arrest in Mongolia amid ICC warrant
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there are no concerns regarding Vladimir Putin's trip to Mongolia, which acknowledges the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). "No, no concerns," Peskov said on Friday, August 30, when asked by reporters if the Kremlin is worried about Putin's upcoming visit.
Peskov emphasized that the Kremlin has a "wonderful dialogue with our friends in Mongolia." When questioned about any negotiations with Mongolian authorities regarding the ICC …
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Putin's approval ratings hit new low amid Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region
Trust in President Vladimir Putin has dipped to levels not seen since October last year following the Ukrainian army's incursion into the Kursk region. Only 45% of respondents in August cited Putin among politicians they trust, according to a study by Russian sociologists at the "Levada Center" , reports the news outlet Agenstvo Novosti. This figure is down 3 percentage points from July.
The last time trust levels were this low was in October of the previous year, recovering from a significant …
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Putin accuses Ukraine of targeting Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
Russian president Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting an attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant. "The enemy tried to strike the nuclear power plant at night," state agency TASS quoted him as saying during a meeting on Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive operations in the Kursk region on Thursday, August 22.
Putin did not provide any evidence for his accusations. According to him, Moscow has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose specialists are expected to arrive …
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Putin orders Russian military to regain control over Kursk region by October
In a recent directive, President Vladimir Putin ordered the Russian military to regain control over the Kursk region by October 1, reports RBC Ukraine, citing sources in Ukrainian leadership. For more details, check the original source. However, this Putin’s order comes with a stipulation: Russian forces must not be diverted from the critical zones in the Donetsk region, specifically Toretsk and Pokrovsk, where ongoing assaults are underway.
Currently, Russia aims to assemble a "mix" of …
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Putin eases residency permits for those embracing 'traditional Russian values'
In a move that could potentially reshape immigration policy, Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing individuals who share "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values" to obtain temporary residency permits more easily.
The decree specifies that these individuals, whether foreigners or stateless persons, can apply for temporary residency without needing to demonstrate proficiency in the Russian language or knowledge of Russian history and law.
The motivating factor …
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Putin faces increased criticism as General Lapin blamed for Kursk defense failures
General Alexander Lapin, already under fire for the loss of the key Ukrainian city of Lyman, is now being blamed for the failure in Kursk by Russian media outlets. The Moscow Times reports, citing military correspondents, President Vladimir Putin is depicted as personally responsible for the Russian army's setbacks in Kursk by appointing the poorly regarded General Lapin to guard the border.
The publication notes the parallels between this most recent failure on August 6, 2024, and the Lyman …
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Western media: Ukrainian Forces' bold incursion into Russia's Kursk region shakes Putin's strongman image
The Ukrainian military has launched a successful strike into Russia's Kursk region, casting a shadow over President Vladimir Putin's image as a strong leader ensuring national security. This daring move by Ukrainian forces has heightened Western media's critical narrative, with some outlets mockingly labeling Russia a "superpower" that can't fully control its own borders. Swiss newspaper columnist Andreas Rüesch, writing for the Swiss newspaper NZZ, stated that Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk …