Vladimir Putin

Russia bans top Biden officials as tensions soar and Putin reacts to US sanctions

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 The White House listed a number of reprisals against Moscow for the Ukraine build-up, election interference, the ‘bounties’ on Afghanistan soldiers and the SolarWinds hack ADDITIONAL SANCTIONS  Treasury sanctioned 32 entities and individuals carrying out Russian government-directed attempts to influence the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and other acts of disinformation and interference. This action seeks … Read more

Vladimir Putin’s ‘secret palace’ with beauty parlour and casino revealed by anti-Kremlin team

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A secret northern palace allegedly built for Vladimir Putin has been revealed by the anti-Kremlin team working with jailed his foe Alexei Navalny. Hidden from prying Russians amidst the majestic forest and lakes of Valdai, it boasts a three-storey spa complex with a ‘personal beauty parlour’ for the strongman called the ‘temple to his asceticism’. … Read more

Putin plots revenge on US over sanctions

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Vladimir Putin is weighing up his options as he plots his revenge for the latest round of American sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin has said.  Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s spokesman, said Washington and Moscow clearly do not share the same view of how to create mutually beneficial ties a day after Joe Biden announced economic penalties … Read more

Russia’s defence minister wants to CLONE 3,000-year-old ancient warriors using DNA

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Does Putin really need another army? Russia’s defence minister wants to CLONE 3,000-year-old ancient warriors found in Siberia (and their horses to boot) Sergei Shoigu has unveiled desire to clone ancient royal warriors in Siberia    The ancient Tunnug burial site is located in the Valley of the Kings in Tuva  ‘We would like very much to … Read more

Biden tells Putin ‘now is the time to de-escalate’ at the Ukrainian border

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President Joe Biden on Thursday warned Vladimir Putin it was time to de-escalate in the Ukraine and reminded his Russian counterpart that U.S. sanctions could have been much worse. Biden extended his offer to Moscow to hold a summit between the two leaders in Europe this summer and, in brief remarks at the White House, … Read more

There is ‘low to medium risk of Russian invasion of Ukraine in next few weeks’, US military chief

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There is a ‘low to medium risk’ of a Russian invasion of Ukraine in the next few weeks, a US military chief warned today as Vladimir Putin continues sending troops, artillery and tanks to the border.  The head of US forces in Europe, General Tod Wolters, was giving evidence to the Senate Armed Services Committee … Read more

Biden hits Putin with sanctions in retaliation for election interference, cyber attacks and Ukraine 

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President Joe Biden has cancelled the deployment of two US warships from the Black Sea despite warning Vladimir Putin there would be ‘repercussions’ for the troop build-up in Ukraine. Last week, Turkey said Washington was sending two warships to the Black Sea, in a decision Russia called an unfriendly provocation.   But the Biden administration appears … Read more

Ukraine standoff: Putin will bear ‘very painful consequences’ if troops cross border

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Ukraine has warned Russia that it will bear ‘very painful’ consequences if it invades as Vladimir Putin continues to mass his forces in eastern Europe.  Dmytro Kuleba, the country’s foreign minister, added that Moscow is ‘openly’ threatening Ukraine with ‘destruction’ by stationing 80,000 troops along its border – with more arriving every day. He issued the … Read more

Russian troops paint assault vehicles with ‘invasion stripes’ as Putin’s force grows

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Russian troops have painted their assault vehicles with ‘invasion stripes’ as Vladimir Putin‘s force along the Ukrainian border has grown to 107,000 troops with 1,300 main battle tanks.  A Ukrainian government report, obtained by the Daily Mail, estimates the Kremlin will deploy up to 30,000 extra soldiers, accompanied by more tanks and rocket systems, in … Read more

Biden called Putin to warn him there will be repercussions for Ukraine

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The point of President Joe Biden’s call with Vladimir Putin was to stress the consequences of Russia’s activities, including its show of force in the Ukraine, the White House said on Wednesday. ‘He did not hold back on his concerns, including reiterating that there will be consequences to the actions that were taken. I expect … Read more