Tag: Vladimir Putin
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US Doubtful on Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Lack of Russian Good Faith
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced doubts about the likelihood of a ceasefire in Ukraine, pointing to Russia’s lack of sincerity almost two years after the invasion. Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s appeal for a global peace summit, he reiterated at the World Economic Forum in Davos that any resolution depended on…
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Putin Alleges US Election Rigging Amidst Russian Presidential Race
As the Russian presidential election looms, Vladimir Putin has raised eyebrows by asserting that past US elections were rigged through postal voting. Without providing evidence Putin claimed ballots were bought for $10, filled out, and placed in mailboxes without observer supervision. Critics argue the March election lacks legitimacy citing the President’s unchallenged power and the…
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Ukraine Claims Success in Downing “Unrivaled” Russian Kinzhal Missiles with U.S. Patriot System
Ukraine asserts a significant victory on Sunday, revealing that Patriot missiles supplied by the United States have successfully intercepted over a dozen Russian Kinzhal missiles, previously touted as “unkillable” by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia, initiated by Putin’s invasion in late February 2022, continues to unfold unexpectedly as it approaches…
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In a shocking error in front of shocked Putin, Turkey inaccurately “declares war” on Russia
An unexpected translation mistake throughout a high-level summit in Sochi gave the impression that Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkey, announced war on Russia. The interpreter abruptly said that “there is a war between Russia and Turkey,” which immediately raised doubts considering Turkey’s NATO membership. A statement like that can have broad international consequences. The…