Since Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, the Indian government and large segments of the Indian public have been staunchly on Putin’s side. On Indian social media, hashtags like #IStandWithPutin and #IstandWithRussia trended, and the Indian government demonstrated – perhaps most notably by refusing to support UN resolutions condemning the invasion – … Read more
THIS is the heartbreaking moment a group of sobbing Russian soldiers apologised for the deaths of “civilians and children” in Ukraine. During an emotional press conference on Sunday, the captured pilots slammed Vladimir Putin’s “treacherous invasion.” According to reports, the seven army reconnaissance officers were shot down in Ukrainian airspace last week. Later, they were … Read more
A Russian Instagram blogger was chastised after she sobbed to her fans about losing her ‘influencer’ income after Vladimir Putin banned Western social media in Russia – as the shelling of Ukraine continued indiscriminately. When the US tech giant allowed posts such as ‘death to the Russian invaders’ on its sites after the Kremlin launched its illegal war on Ukraine, Moscow labelled it a ‘extremist organisation.’ According to Meta, more than 80 million Russian Instagram users are about to be disconnected, putting the income of ‘influencers’ in jeopardy. NEXTA, a media platform that exposes Russian life under Putin’s dictatorship, shared a viral video of a Russian beauty blogger crying over the Instagram blackout. ‘Do you think that for me, … Read more
Russia has reportedly approached China for military equipment and economic assistance to aid its invasion of Ukraine, a development that comes as the White House national security adviser meets with his Chinese counterpart in Rome to discuss the conflict. According to US officials, Russia sought military equipment to press its attack on Ukraine, which is … Read more
A Russian model’s body was discovered in a suitcase more than a year after she went missing. Gretta Vedler, 23, was killed one month after she called President Vladimir Putin a “psychopath” and predicted his drive to “enhance Russia’s integrity” would end in tears on social media. Dmitry Korovin, her “jealous” ex-boyfriend, confessed more than … Read more
One of President Vladimir Putin’s closest aides admitted that Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine had not gone as smoothly as Moscow had hoped, the Kremlin’s greatest public admission yet that things were not going as planned. Speaking at a church service led by Orthodox Patriarch Kirill on Sunday, National Guard chief Viktor Zolotov blamed the … Read more
A journalist claimed that Putin could be deposed by his own officers and generals. When asked if the Kremlin leader, a former FSB agent himself, could be deposed by his own men, Andrei Soldatov, a leading Russian investigative journalist, told Channel 4 News that “everything now seems to be possible.” Following the invasion, there have … Read more
The Kremlin is said to be in disarray after a series of blows to Vladimir Putin’s regime, as the planned invasion of Ukraine slows. Putin is said to be enraged by Russia’s failures thus far, but the Kremlin has denied asking China for weapons to assist. The invading forces have made little progress in recent … Read more
Following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia may use chemical weapons, according to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. He made the chilling statement after Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia will have to “raze Kyiv to the ground” before they can wrest control of the city from his people. During a news conference on Saturday, Ukrainian President Petro … Read more
VLADIMIR PUTIN is suffering from “roid rage,” possibly as a result of a steroid treatment for cancer, which is causing his bloated face and lust for violence, according to intelligence officials. The Russian leader’s decision to invade Ukraine is thought to have been influenced not only by his insane mental state, but also by a … Read more
RUSSIA is said to have asked China for HELP after invading Ukraine last month, raising fears of World War Three. Following its February 24 invasion, Vladimir Putin’s forces are believed to have requested military equipment and assistance from Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the New York Times, several US officials have since stated that … Read more
Sajid Javid, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said today that Britain is prepared to join a war against Russia if crazed dictator Vladimir Putin attacks a NATO country. This morning, the Health Secretary warned the Kremlin that any aggression would be met with a “significant response.” Last night, Russia launched missile strikes just … Read more
As Moscow’s military advances steadily towards several major urban hubs in its pro-Western neighbour, the Kremlin said Monday that it may still choose to take control of large cities in Ukraine. “Putin directed that any immediate assault on large cities be postponed due to the high civilian casualties,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. However, … Read more
RUSSIA has released new footage of its 7,000mph Zircon hypersonic nuke missile, which could strike London in five minutes. The deadly weapon, which can carry either a conventional or nuclear warhead, was previously dubbed “unstoppable” by the Kremlin. And now, terrifying footage shows a Mach 9 Zircon – or Tsirkon – missile being fired, … Read more
VLADIMIR PUTIN has been accused of “insane delirium” in response to allegations that Ukraine is attempting to spread biological weapons. “We call on you to think about a very real biological danger to the people in European countries, which can result from an uncontrolled spread of bio agents from Ukraine,” Russian representative Vasily Nebenzya said … Read more
MOSCOW – The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the United States has initiated an economic war on Moscow, citing an avalanche of sanctions against the country in response to its military foray into pro-Western Ukraine. Read More: Fake propaganda? “The United States has declared economic war on Russia, and it is de facto conducting this … Read more
MOSCOW/NEW YORK/LONDON – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday accused Western politicians of fixating on nuclear war, one week after Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine. “It is clear that World War Three can only be nuclear,” Lavrov said in an online interview with Russian and foreign media. “I would like to point out … Read more
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday to discuss the Ukraine issue, according to spokesman Ibrahim Kalin, who added that Turkey was ready to assist in resolving the problem. Read More: The evacuation of Mariupol has been put on hold Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Kalin restated Turkey’s … Read more
PARIS – From wars in Chechnya to Syria, Vladimir Putin has overseen military campaigns that have inflicted vast and often indiscriminate damage on civilian infrastructure, raising fears he might repeat the tactics in Ukraine, observers say. With his latest invasion seen by Western officials as going more slowly than expected, they see him turning increasingly … Read more
Vienna – IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi stated Wednesday that Russia has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its forces have gained control of the land around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine. Russian diplomats in Vienna told the IAEA that staff at the Zaporizhzhia facility, Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant, have resumed … Read more
MOSCOW – Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny urged Russians to stage daily protests against Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the country should not be a “nation of frightened cowards” and calling Vladimir Putin “an insane little tsar.” “I am urging everyone to take to the streets and fight for peace,” he said in a statement … Read more
NEW DELHI- An Indian student was killed on Tuesday in shelling in Ukraine, New Delhi said as it urged Moscow and Kyiv to secure safe passage for around 12,000 of its stranded nationals. “With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,” Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Arindam … Read more
KYIV – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West as the invading troops faced stiff resistance on Monday. The UN General Assembly will hold a rare emergency session Monday to discuss the conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and raised fears that it will … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market lost 3.7 per cent during the week ended February 25, 2022 on the back of major concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while range-bound activity is expected next week, analysts said. An analyst at Pearl Securities said Russian president Putin ordered a military operation where forces launched a full invasion in … Read more
On social media sites, people post heartfelt goodbye notes, videos, and photos for their loved ones. People are strongly opposed to the war and have shared anti-war posts. Some criticised Putin in the current Russian-Ukrainian conflict, while others questioned humanity for giving attention to Ukraine while shedding light on the ongoing bloodshed in Palestine, Syria, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the EU to impose stiffer penalties on Russia in response to its invasion, after the body refrained from using its entire arsenal of sanctions against Moscow. “Not all possibilities for sanctions have been exhausted yet. The pressure on Russia must increase,” Zelensky tweeted after talking to EU chief Ursula von … Read more
As Russian invading forces approached Kyiv on the second day of the Kremlin’s onslaught, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Moscow wanted to “free Ukraine from despotism.” “President Putin decided to execute an unique military operation to demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine so that, liberated from oppression, Ukrainians themselves may freely chose their destiny,” Russian Foreign … Read more
UNITED NATIONS, United States – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a direct, impassioned plea Wednesday to Vladimir Putin to stop “in the name of humanity” the Russian military assault on Ukraine. Speaking after an emergency Security Council session, which coincided with the Russian president’s announcement of military operations against Ukraine, a clearly emotional Guterres said … Read more
