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Analysis: A BRICS no-show speaks volumes about Putin’s shrinking horizons
World
August 21, 2023
Analysis: A BRICS no-show speaks volumes about Putin’s shrinking horizons
CNN — Once upon a time, Russian President Vladimir Putin was the man to see: In the weeks preceding Russia’s…
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
World
August 13, 2023
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian missiles over key Crimea bridge
CNN — Russian officials say multiple missiles were shot down over the crucial bridge connecting the annexed Crimea to the…
Russia’s ‘August curse’ sees war come home
World
August 12, 2023
Russia’s ‘August curse’ sees war come home
Moscow CNN — In years past, the month of August was often greeted in Russia with a degree of caution,…
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia’s ‘corrupt’ elite for bringing Putin to power
World
August 12, 2023
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny slams Russia’s ‘corrupt’ elite for bringing Putin to power
CNN — Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Friday took aim at Russia’s “corrupt” elite that placed President Vladimir…
Ukraine says it’s foiled assassination plot against Zelensky
World
August 8, 2023
Ukraine says it’s foiled assassination plot against Zelensky
CNN — An alleged informant for Russia has been detained in connection to a plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Zelensky says war ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack
World
July 31, 2023
Zelensky says war ‘returning to Russia’ after Moscow drone attack
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that war is “gradually returning” to Russia hours after the Kremlin accused Kyiv…
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
World
July 31, 2023
Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
Niamey, Niger CNN — Tense and sometimes violent scenes played out in front of the French Embassy in Niger Sunday…
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Ukraine war as Pyongyang displays its nukes in parade
World
July 28, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Ukraine war as Pyongyang displays its nukes in parade
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea’s “firm support” for Russia’s war in Ukraine emboldens the two countries’ determination to…
Russian President opens proceedings of the Russian-African summit, pledges food security
Features/Interviews
July 27, 2023
Russian President opens proceedings of the Russian-African summit, pledges food security
Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated the Russian-African summit on Thursday amid a high-level presidential participation, with Putin noting that the…
US intel officials: ‘No reason to doubt’ Putin claims Russia has moved nuclear weapons to Belarus
World
July 22, 2023
US intel officials: ‘No reason to doubt’ Putin claims Russia has moved nuclear weapons to Belarus
CNN — The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has “no reason to doubt” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that Russia has…