Since the start of the Ukraine invasion, concern about Russia’s secretive president’s health has increased. According to the independent Russian news outlet Proekt, Putin now travels with an oncologist specializing in thyroid cancer, increasing speculation that he is not as healthy as he would have the world believe. According to the site, Putin’s health has … Read more
According to the Ukraine-based Centre for Defense Strategies, 500 detained fighters may be “forced to go through Red Square for cameras.” Aiden Aslin, 28, and Shaun Pinner, 48, were captured while defending Mariupol from Russian invaders and could be among those detained. The couple was exhibited on Russian official television once they were caught. A … Read more
Russia’s embargo of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, is generating a food crisis that will affect Europe, Asia, and Africa. Vladimir Putin’s war is also affecting trade in his own country, placing regions that rely on the two countries in peril, as they account for about a third of world wheat … Read more
Italexit, which was created in 2020 when its leader Gianluigi Paragone broke away from Guiseppe Conte’s Five Star Movement, could run in Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate elections in 2023. Mr. Paragone is one of only four senators that support Italy. However, the party may profit from a recent polling surge, as Europe Elects … Read more
Before Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, the country’s AI and IT sectors were highly reliant on Western technology and investment, but sanctions have put significant IT projects on hold. Since the February 24 invasion, an estimated 200,000 information technology employees have deserted Russia, citing worsening economic conditions as the reason. Following the departure of personnel from … Read more
Vladimir Putin’s war effort has been destroyed after his senior commander, Valeriy Gerasimov, was reportedly injured in an ambush in Ukraine and forced to leave. The catastrophic onslaught represents a severe defeat for the Kremlin, which had dispatched General Gerasimov to assist restart the halted war in time for the May 9th Victory Day parade. … Read more
Colin Wright, the creator of the political cartoon, is now selling his sketch as a non-fungible token (NFT) and has launched bidding on the OpenSea digital marketplace. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently tweeted a cartoon graphic implying that his political stance has evolved to the right over the years. Mr. Wright, a contributing editor for … Read more
Elon Musk’s $44 billion buyouts of Twitter are providing ammo for an impending trial in which an investor will say the CEO’s $56 billion pay deal from Tesla Inc was a waste of money because it did not secure his full-time services. According to one of the shareholder’s attorneys, the Twitter Inc deal and its … Read more
BERLIN (Reuters) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuffed criticism on Sunday that Germany was not leading western attempts to equip Ukraine with heavy weaponry to oppose Russia’s invasion, saying he’d rather be careful than making hasty decisions. Scholz is under pressure at home and abroad to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons such as tanks and howitzers, … Read more
Putin On Russia 1 on Friday, Andrey Isayev, a 50-year-old United Russia lawmaker, blasted the UK, advising Britons to “pray for your moss-covered Queen” and alleging that fish and chips are a Russian invention. Russian MP Andrei Isayev goes on a rampage against Britain on official television. One of Vladimir Putin’s cronies attacked the Queen … Read more
Elena Trofimchuk has been in Romania for over a month after fleeing Ukraine. She now considers the North Railway Station in Bucharest to be a second home. She doesn’t live there, but it’s where she spends most of her time greeting fellow Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s war and assisting them in arranging tickets, accommodations, and … Read more
Mhairi Black, a member of the Scottish National Party, has apologized for being caught on camera drinking lager on a ScotRail train despite the fact that alcohol is prohibited. The Paisley and Renfrewshire South MP was photographed drinking from a can while surrounded by football supporters. The video was first posted on Spectator magazine’s website, … Read more
France descended into anarchy today, with over 250 anti-Macron rallies erupting around the country. Thousands of people took part in the traditional May Day protests in Paris, which swiftly devolved into pandemonium. Around 5,000 police officers were deployed in the capital city alone to handle the violent demonstration, which resulted in store looting and street … Read more
According to a rare conversation this week on Russian state television, there is growing anxiety that Ukrainian forces may compel Russia’s military to leave the nation totally. One of the show’s guests pushed President Vladimir Putin to compromise in order for Russia to maintain the territory it has gained thus far. He pointed to Russia’s … Read more
A RUSSIAN lawmaker and Putin friend have warned Liz Truss that it would just take one Sarmat nuclear missile to destroy Britain. On Wednesday of last week, the Foreign Secretary delivered a powerful and passionate speech in which she emphasized the UK’s intention to defeat Putin in Ukraine. The Tory MP told an audience at … Read more
A RUSSIAN defence ministry complex in southern Belgorod, bordering Ukraine, has caught fire, a local governor announced on Sunday. According to Russian media, there was a massive explosion followed by a plume of smoke and fire in the area of Streletskoe and Tomarovka, some 10 miles from Belgorod. The region’s governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported that … Read more
VLADIMIR PUTIN has taken a significant hit after nations like Hungary and Austria apparently backed down from a veto against a European Union-wide embargo on Russian oil. According to German station ZDF, an embargo on Russian oil across the EU is becoming more plausible, and Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia have now lifted their vetoes. It … Read more
According to a source, Netflix has canceled MEGHAN MARKLE highly anticipated animated series Pearl as part of a wave of cutbacks. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle struck a contract with Netflix in September 2020, but they have yet to create any content for the streaming service. While the specific terms of the transaction have not … Read more
