The world was shocked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises since World War II. It also centred on one of the most powerful figures in international politics: Vladimir Putin. He has been at the helm of Russian affairs for decades, and the West has always kept a … Read more
RUSSIAN troops have only three days of supplies left, according to Ukraine’s military, as Vladimir Putin’s forces suffer frostbite as a result of Ukrainian ‘hit-and-run’ tactics. Ukrainian military commanders claim that a breakdown in their supply chains has left troops with only three days of fuel, food, and ammunition to fight the war. “We believe … Read more
Following Vladimir Putin’s thinly veiled threats regarding the Ukraine conflict, the Kremlin has refused to rule out the use of nuclear weapons. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, was asked three times on CNN whether he could definitively rule out the possibility of the Russian leader pressing the button – and each time he refused to give … Read more
Russia would use nuclear weapons only if its very existence was threatened, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov today. The remark came nearly four weeks after Russia sent troops into Ukraine, amid Western fears that the conflict could escalate into a full-fledged nuclear war. ‘We have a concept of domestic security, and it’s public. You … Read more
DESPERATE children are dying of thirst as people in the besieged city of Mariupol drink radiator water and eat dogs, according to reports. More than 200,000 people are trapped in the southern Ukrainian city that Vladimir Putin’s forces are destroying. Russian troops have pounded the city and are said to have broken through three defensive … Read more
After 25 days of fighting, it appears that Russia’s armoured columns will not be driving triumphantly down Kyiv’s broad boulevards. But that doesn’t mean Ukraine won’t suffer even more. KYIV – Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began three weeks ago, the roads leading into the capital, major highways, military and government building entrances, and even … Read more
RUSSIAN troops will run out of food, fuel, and ammunition in three days, according to Ukraine, and the war could be over in weeks. Russia’s advance remained stalled overnight, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, as Vladimir Putin’s troops face growing supply problems and fierce resistance from Ukrainian forces. In the last 24 hours, Ukrainian … Read more
Moscow has warned that relations with the US are ‘on the verge of a breakdown,’ and has summoned the US ambassador to officially protest President Joe Biden’s description of Vladimir Putin as a’murderous dictator.’ A Russian Foreign Ministry statement on Monday referred to Biden’s “recent unacceptable statements” about Putin, referring to Biden’s criticism of the … Read more
The daughter of Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has posted a video of herself and her six-month-old daughter dressed in the colours of Ukraine’s flag, sparking outrage on social media. Ksenia Shoigu, 31, has not expressed strong support for her father’s war and has thus far refused to post any Russian propaganda images, symbols, or … Read more
Two “super powerful bombs” shook Mariupol on Tuesday, as Ukrainian authorities made a new attempt to rescue civilians from the besieged port city, which has been shelled mercilessly since Russia’s invasion began almost a month ago. According to Human Rights Watch, more than 200,000 people are trapped in the strategic city, which has been described … Read more
A report claims that desperate residents trapped in a destroyed Ukrainian city have resorted to drinking radiator water and eating stray DOGS. For the last three weeks, Russia has been pounding Mariupol, with Ukrainian resistance fighters fighting back against Putin’s forces. According to a new FT report, the situation for residents trapped by ongoing fighting … Read more
RUSSIA has admitted losing nearly 10,000 troops during its invasion of Ukraine. A previously unknown figure was revealed by a pro-Kremlin newspaper, revealing the true cost of Vladimir Putin’s disastrous invasion. When he ordered the invasion, the Russian tyrant expected a quick victory, but his forces have met stiff Ukrainian resistance and may soon buckle. … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee lost 68 paisas to make a fresh historic low of Rs181.25 against the dollar on Monday, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs181.25 against the greenback from Friday’s closing of Rs180.75 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The dealers said the political instability in the country, highly volatile global oil prices … Read more
VLADIMIR Putin has appeared “bloated” and “weak” in recent public appearances, according to body language experts, and his behavior suggests he may be suffering from a serious physical disease. Video from Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine in 2014 appears to show how Putin has devolved into a shell of his former self. Putin’s increasingly unpredictable … Read more
RUSSIA claims to have launched a second deadly hypersonic missile, capable of traveling at five times the speed of sound, at Ukraine. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, powerful Kalibr cruise missiles were launched from ships in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea at Ukrainian military facilities. Long-range precision weapons were reportedly used in … Read more
As Ukraine strikes back with technology to hunt out invading Russians, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system is giving Ukrainian military an advantage in winning the drone war. According to The Telegraph, Aerorozvidka (Aerial Reconnaissance) is being used to attack Russian drones and target Vladmir Putin’s army of tanks in the fight, which has been going … Read more
RUSSIA has barred Joe Biden from entering the country and reclaimed Alaska as part of its territory, as Vladimir Putin responds to the mounting economic embargo on his dictatorship. The limitations were imposed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the US President as well as 12 other senior US officials, including Secretary of State … Read more
KARACHI: The free fall in the rupee value against the dollar continued on Wednesday, as the local unit fell to the new historic low of Rs179.44 in interbank foreign exchange market. The rupee lost 22 paisas against the dollar to end at Rs179.44, compared with the previous day’s closing of Rs179.22 in the interbank market. … Read more
Russia’s nuclear forces have been placed on “special” alert by President Putin, prompting anxieties throughout the world. Analysts believe his actions should be read as a message to other nations not to extend their participation in Ukraine, rather than as a wish to deploy nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons have been around for over 80 years, … Read more
President Biden will travel to Europe next week to meet with allies to discuss the West’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and their joint efforts to impose severe penalties on Moscow for its actions, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki. During a White House press briefing, Psaki stated that the president will … Read more
According to the government, UK military medical facilities have been made available to assist injured Ukrainian soldiers. As part of his list of assistance for Ukraine, Foreign Office minister James Cleverly told the Commons: “We’ve made the offer that the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine and other UK military medical facilities will be made available … Read more
BABY-FACED As they denounced “criminal” Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine, Russian soldiers stated they were ordered to die “like meat.” The seized forces said Putin “duped” them into waging his unwinnable war in Ukraine. Five baby-faced troops alleged in a news conference televised on Ukrainian TV that Ukrainian defenders crushed their column “to … Read more
An RAF chief has warned that a nuclear war is only “a few steps away” as tensions between Russia and the West rise. His warning comes amid growing concerns that the conflict in Ukraine could devolve into a nuclear-armed World War Three. Lord West previously warned that a single miscalculation in the Russia-Ukraine crisis could … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine claimed overnight that “hundreds” of Russian helicopters and tanks had been destroyed in the fighting. At least 12 top commanders have been killed, including three generals, with the most recent being a top spy commander. According to a senior UK defence source and a former US military commander, Russia’s game … Read more
Today, Britain slapped massive new punitive import taxes on Russian luxury goods and economic staples in an effort to put more pressure on Vladimir Putin’s war machine. The Department for International Trade has revealed that sales of vodka, furs, white fish, and a variety of other commodities will face a 35% increase in levies. The … Read more
A RUSSIAN drone was shot down in Ukraine today, according to reports, after it allegedly flew into Polish airspace. The drone is said to have circled the Ukrainian city of Yavoriv before flying over Poland, where it violated Nato territory. According to 24 TV, the Ukrainian Armed Forces said the drone appeared to be assessing … Read more
According to defence experts, Vladimir Putin may only have ten days to win the war in Ukraine before his forces collapse. When the Russian tyrant ordered the invasion on February 23, he expected a quick victory, but his forces encountered fierce resistance, with 150 Kremlin troops killed overnight in Mariupol. Russian pilots have been shot … Read more
BEIJING: China’s foreign minister has said his nation does not want to be impacted by Western economic sanctions on Russia, state media reported Tuesday, as pressure grows on Beijing to withdraw support from an isolated Moscow. “China is not a party to the crisis, still less wants to be affected by the sanctions,” Wang Yi said, … Read more
