Vladimir Putin

Putin sends serial killers and cannibal to fight in Ukraine

As losses mount, Russia reportedly mobilizes over 50,000 convicts to fight in war.

Putin warns West: 'I am not bluffing' over nuclear threat

Prior to announcing the mobilization of 300,000 extra troops, Putin issues a stern warning to the West and NATO.

Putin announces partial mobilization ahead of annexation

Russia to call up reservists for army service in Ukraine as President Putin pushes for 'referendums' to enable annexation of eastern Ukraine

Watch: Putin announces partial mobilization of Russian troops

Soldiers who have previously served in the army will be chosen first - and provided specialized military training.

Biden warns Putin:

'Don't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine'

US President urges Russian President to not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons: The US response will be consequential.

Did fears of WWIII keep Elon Musk from Twitter deal?

Court documents allege Musk told an investor that it 'didn't make sense' to sign a deal if Putin was to launch an international conflict.

Putin facing calls to resign over disastrous Ukraine war

Dozens of Russian deputies from 18 municipalities urge Putin to resign over invasion of Ukraine.

Russia and France trade blame on Ukraine nuclear plant

Presidents of Russia and France hold talks regarding safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.

Putin falls asleep during meeting, suffers health issues on trip

Russian leader appears shaky and unwell at meeting in eastern Russia, said to be suffering from fatigue and shortness of breath.

Western sanctions are moving Russia closer to Iran, Putin says

Russian president says sanctions imposed on his country won't bring Moscow down, are only leading to closer ties between Russia and Mideast.

Putin unveils new ‘Russian World’ foreign policy

Plan would see Russia pivoting to an expansionist foreign policy based on Ukraine war in order to increase international influence.

Russia declines to honor Gorbachev with state funeral

Putin will not be in attendance at public ceremony for last leader of Soviet Union.

Russia:

Jewish politician imprisoned for comparing Stalin to Hitler

Putin critic Leonid Gozman was previously arrested for not reporting to authorities that he had received an Israeli passport

German chancellor: ‘NATO was never a threat to Russia’

Chancellor Olaf Scholz describes Putin's invasion of Ukraine as 'completely absurd' and part of a plan to take over swaths of Europe.

Report:

Daughter of Putin ally killed in car explosion near Moscow

Russian media report that Darya Dugin, daughter of Putin ally Aleksandr Dugin, died after her car exploded near Moscow.

Putin agrees:

Inspectors will travel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Ukraine

Russian President agrees for team of independent inspectors to travel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant via Ukraine.

White House pushes for Ukraine to attend G-20 meeting

Move to have Zelenskyy attend November summit in response to news that Putin will be attending.

Putin to give $16,000 and honorary title to women with 10 kids

Soviet-era “Mother Heroine” program reinstated due to Russia's long declining birthrate and deaths suffered in Ukraine invasion.

Exiled Ukrainian oligarch places 'Jewish death curse' on Putin

Hennady Korban says he has placed a 'Pulsa Denura' curse on Vladimir Putin which allegedly kills an enemy within a year.

Putin to North Korean leader:

'We'll expand our bilateral relations'

Russian President speaks to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un amid tensions between the US and North Korea.

Pres. Herzog speaks with Russian Pres. about Jewish Agency

Israel's Pres. Herzog calls Russian Pres. Putin to discuss bilateral relations, Jewish Agency activities in Russia.

Is Putin using body doubles?

Ukraine's intelligence chief alleges the Russian leader is incapable of appearing in public due to health issues.

Chabad archives withheld by Russia - 'They understand power'

A lawyer representing Chabad's bid to return holy writings kept by Russian authorities says Putin has 'absolutely no need' for these books.

Ex-senior Russian official who left Putin gov hospitalized

Former high level Russian official who left post allegedly due to opposition to the Ukraine war suddenly experiences severe illness.

Yair Lapid's obsessive hatred of Mizrachim

Israeli media made Lapid into Teflon despite his racist remarks about Mizrachim, leading him on to further fiascos. Putin is one. Op-ed.

CIA Director on Putin:

'As far as we can tell he is entirely too healthy'

CIA Director William Burns on reports that Russian President is suffering from health problems: He's got his own way of looking at reality.

Watch: Putin appears irked having to wait for Erdogan's arrival

The Russian leader was left awkwardly waiting for a meeting with his Turkish counterpart during trilateral talks in Tehran.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi to meet in Tehran

Iran will use its leverage to ask Putin to pressure the Americans for concessions in the nuclear deal.

Is Biden done? NYT turns on the President

Many are questioning Biden's mental capacities and warning that his continued presence in the White House may bring about WWIII.

Putin to visit Iran next week

Russian president to join trilateral talks with Iranian and Turkish leaders in Tehran, as tensions rise between Ankara and Tehran.

Boris Johnson: Putin 'perfect example of toxic masculinity'

The British head of state accused Putin of suffering from a 'small man syndrome'.

Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘a terrorist’ leading a 'terrorist state'

Ukrainian leader slams Putin while urging the expulsion of Russia from the United Nations.

Putin to travel abroad for first time since Ukraine invasion

Russian president set this week to take first foreign trip since invasion of Ukraine four months ago.

Where is Navalny? Vladimir Putin’s biggest critic vanishes

Jailed Russian opposition leader has suddenly vanished from prison, as speculation over his fate abound.

Putin's 'right-hand man' vows to destroy Russia's enemies

Russia's former President and Putin's confidant compared the West to the 'horsemen of the Apocalypse' in his statements.

UK says it's detained Russian spy

Authorities are on a hunt for additional operatives trying to unleash a cyber attack in the country.

Putin jokes: 'They even named their inflation after me'

Putin taunts the West for enforcing sanctions against his country and complaining about growing prices as a result.

Watch: Putin threatens to invade another country

The Russian leader strongly hinted at plans to invade a neighboring state, likening himself to Peter the Great.

Biden, Putin and the Iran Treaty of Catastrophe

Any agreement that requires Iran to limit its nuclear capabilities is not credible, because Iran lacks credibility. Op-ed.

Putin cancels yearly TV event amid rumors of failing health

In an unexpected move, the Russian leader suddenly scrapped an annual live TV Q&A session with local residents.

Watch: Putin's 'bloodthirsty' mercenary killed in Ukraine

In another major setback for Putin, a key member of Russia’s dreaded mercenary force has been killed in the Kharkyv region.

Putin goes on 'foul-mouthed' rant at Chinese leader

Putin also reportedly called his defense minister a derogatory term for Lavrov's failure to secure China's support.

Brad Pitt 'livid' with ex Angelina Jolie over 'vindictive plot'

The actor is accusing his ex of going behind his back to sell a prized vineyard to a sanctioned Russian oligarch with ties to Israel.

Putin warns: 'Only a couple of mutants will survive'

Russia's president tells local media the West will pay a 'heavy price' for arming Ukraine.

Putin threatens to strike new targets if West rearms Ukraine

Russia's President has issued dire warnings to Western powers against providing more advanced armament to the Ukrainian army.

Report:

Putin underwent cancer treatment, survived assassination attempt

Three US intel officials say Russian president treated for 'advanced cancer', White House is closely following Putin's health.

US targets Russian yachts, Putin's inner circle with sanctions

Sanctions will go after Russian owned yachts, helicopters, jets and Putin's personal money manager.

Russia’s ‘gross failures’: thousands killed as pressure mounts

With tens of thousands killed in action, and dozens of planes, ships, and tanks destroyed, the disinformation campaign is falling apart.

Watch: Russian Minister 'trashes' rumors of Putin's illness

Russia’s foreign minister dismissed the rumors, saying anyone in their right mind could tell Putin was perfectly healthy.

The case for Ukraine Part II: Apologists

Common arguments Putin apologists cite when trying to defend his invasion of sovereign Ukraine are analyzed. Opinion.

Lavrov on Putin's health:

'I don't think sane people can see some kind of illness in him'

Russian Foreign Minister denies speculations that President Vladimir Putin is ill.

Russian intelligence officer:

'Putin only has three years to live'

Senior Russian intelligence officer claims Russian President has “a severe form of rapidly progressing cancer”.

In 'bizarre' letter, Putin and Belarus reveal 'new world order'

In a strange move, Putin’s closest ally Lukashenko urged the UN to provide 'security guarantees for all sovereign states.'

Russia scraps military age limit with 15,000 soldiers killed

Putin carried out a desperate move to bolster his fighting forces in Ukraine as the war drags on much longer than initially expected.

Russia removes military age limit as Ukraine war continues

Russia passes legislation removing the age limit on military service as it continues to suffer losses in Ukraine.

Was Putin the target of a recent assassination attempt?

The Russian leader says this was the fifth attempt at his life.

Report: Cancer-stricken Putin losing grip on power

An ex-MI6 agent reveals that the cancer-riddled Russian President is losing control of the Kremlin.

Mayor of destroyed city: Putin worse than Hitler

The mayor of Mariupol, whose city was taken over by the Russians after more than 2 months of fighting, called says Putin must be defeated.

'Putin must go' - Hackers 'humiliate' Russian President

Unknown hackers defaced Russia's TV and media sites with an anti-war messages, replacing regular content with messages attacking Putin.