Yesterday, Vladimir Putin unleashed a deadly missile assault on the towns and civilian infrastructure of Ukraine. In reaction to Putin’s overwhelming onslaught, US President Joe Biden pledged Ukraine cutting-edge air defense systems. He denounced Russia’s “senseless strikes” in a phone chat with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday. He said in a statement... 

As it continues to lose the conflict in Ukraine, Russia has again threatened to deploy nuclear weapons. According to a senior NATO official, several partners, and maybe NATO itself, would “very probably be responding physically” to a nuclear strike by Russia. The diplomat, who wished to remain unnamed, claimed that Moscow seems to be primarily using its nuclear threats to dissuade NATO... 

The toll of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine has reportedly reached a staggering 90,000 “irrecoverable losses,” dealing a severe blow to Vladimir Putin’s ambitions. The information, disclosed by a source within Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and a former state security officer, was initially reported by Russian media project iStories and later relayed by... 

Air raid alerts have been issued across the whole of Ukraine in anticipation of more Russian missiles strikes just a day after Putin unleashed the biggest barrage since the start of the war – killing 19 civilians and wounding 105. Every Ukrainian region bar occupied Crimea was told to be on alert for more strikes early Tuesday as officials said rockets had been shot down near the capital Kyiv... 

The head of the Russian Orthodox church today called for all to pray for the health of Vladimir Putin, who today turned 70. Rumours the tyrant is suffering from a terminal illness have emerged in recent months, supported by political and intelligence analysts, but nothing has been confirmed. Patriarch Kirill said that Putin’s reign over Russia had been mandated by God, and prayed for his vitality. ‘God... 

As Vladimir Putin intensifies his focus on the controversial annexation of Ukraine, his abandonment of allies becomes starkly evident, leaving Armenia to grapple with escalating tensions with Azerbaijan. The region is witnessing a surge in violence, with over 200 Armenian soldiers and 80 Azerbaijani troops losing their lives in clashes on September 13-14 and later on September 28, marking the most... 

Kyiv’s military strategists are leveraging a surge in anxiety and unrest among Russian troops, as a Ukrainian surrender hotline experiences an unexpected influx of calls from concerned soldiers. Vladimir Putin’s recent announcement of a “partial” mobilization, aimed at bolstering frontline troops in Ukraine, has triggered panic and fear among those facing compulsory draft.... 

Satellite photos taken by the company revealed the presence of four TU-160s at the base on August 21 and three TU-95s on September 25th. Vladimir Putin has sent a fleet of bombers to a military base housing a large supply of nuclear weapons, sparking fears of World War 3. The Russian President has upped the stakes in his war in Ukraine, after illegally annexing four new provinces. During a carefully... 

A Russian rapper killed himself to avoid being conscripted to fight in Vladimir Putin’s barbaric war in Ukraine amid an exodus sparked by the Kremlin dictator’s chaotic partial mobilisation – as thousands of Russian men, women and children flee across the border to neighbouring countries including Georgia. Ivan Vitalievich Petunin, who went by the stage name Walkie, is believed to... 

This week, Russian president Vladimir Putin declared the accession of four Ukrainian territories to Russia after referendums that have been dismissed as sham votes. The ceremony held in Moscow to celebrate the occasion was branded a “freak show” by Ukraine’s leaders, but Putin says this was the will of “millions of people.” Russia’s military has suffered a number... 

To avoid being enlisted in the Russian military, US citizens in Russia are encouraged to leave the nation as soon as possible, the US Embassy in Moscow said in a security notice on Tuesday. The embassy issued a warning that Russian authorities may refuse to recognize those who hold dual Russian-US citizenship and may prevent them from receiving US consular aid, citing the continuing partial mobilization... 

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg has threatened Vladimir Putin with ‘severe consequences’ if he used nuclear weapons on Ukraine. Fears are growing that Russia is seeking to escalate the conflict as its invasion falters. It comes as Kremlin-installed authorities in four Ukrainian regions under its control claimed victory in annexation votes yesterday, with Moscow warning it could use nukes to... 

Vladimir Putin announced a “partial” mobilisation on September 21 with 300,000 reservists to be called up – but reports said up to one million people could be enlisted. Russian soldiers have reportedly been sent to war with “rusty and mouldy” weapons. After Vladimir Putin announced a “partial” mobilisation earlier in September, thousands of Russians have been drafted into... 

Turkey’s dictatorship is still keen to join the bloc, but President Erdogan’s remarks about direct flights from Russia to Northern Cyprus will concern many in Brussels. Turkey is still keen to join the European Union, the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister has said, pointedly telling the bloc: “You need us”. Meanwhile Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has hinted at the possibility... 

Fears are growing that Putin may close the borders to fighting aged men in Russia who try to flee from his new demands to mobilise 300,000 men to fight in Ukraine. British journalist Steve Rosenberg has been discussing the speculation surrounding the mass exodus of people fleeing Russia to escape being called into battle in Ukraine. Mr Rosenberg discussed Putin’s call for men with military experience...