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Russian defector sheds light on Vladimir Putin's 'secret train' network
Gleb Karakulov, who served as a captain in the Federal Protection Service (FSO), a powerful body tasked with protecting Russia's highest-ranking officials, said that the measures were "designed to mask the whereabouts of the Russian President, whom he described as "pathologically afraid for his life", The Guardian reported.
Anti-war female assassin carried explosive-laden statue into St Petersburg cafe
Tatarsky (40), a staunch supporter of Putin and his invasion of Ukraine, had been speaking at a political event at the Street Food No 1 cafe when the bomb exploded next to him, killing the propagandist and injuring 32 others in what the Kremlin claimed was a 'terrorist attack'.
No plans for 2nd wave of mobilisation: Russian General Staff
"I'd like to assure you that there are no plans for a second wave of mobilisation by the General Staff because there are enough citizens who have already been called up for military service, as well as those who voluntarily expressed a desire to participate in the operation," Xinhua news agency quoted Tsimlyansky as saying.
Russia to continue notifying US of ballistic missile launches
Russian media quoted Ryabkov as saying on Wednesday that Russia had halted all information exchanges with the US, following Moscow's decision to suspend its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). On Thursday, Ryabkov clarified that Russia would adhere to the restrictions outlined.
'Putin may attend nuclear power plant inauguration in Turkey'
Erdogan told news channel ATV-A Haber in an interview that Putin may either travel to Mersin in person or attend the ceremony via teleconference, Xinhua news agency reported. The project, located in the southeastern Turkish province of Mersin, is Turkey's first nuclear plant. It is expected to produce 35 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually and will meet about 10 per cent of domestic electricity needs.
Russia to place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
President Putin said the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements and compared it to the US stationing its weapons in Europe, according to Russian state media. Moscow would not be transferring control of its arms to Minsk, he added, BBC reported.
One-sided deals: Russia offers raw exports, sees little in return from China
China and Russia's ties have benefited both countries economically, and bilateral trade surged in the last year. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for expanding cooperation in sectors like energy and supply chains after a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. With his country facing withering Western sanctions.
'Great changes are coming': Xi, Putin pitch for a New World Order
Much is already underway, with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation already discussing mutual cooperation and development with the Eurasian Economic Union. Add in a BRICS+ and the Belt and Road Initiative and the world starts to look rather different than it did pre-Covid, Ellis said. At that time, President Putin stated.
Video claiming Vladimir Putin is using body doubles goes viral on Russian social media
It seizes on speculation that the Kremlin president's only trip so far to newly-invaded territory in Mariupol was performed by a doppelganger, and asks: "Who is ruling Russia?" It is unclear who made the footage but it appears to be aimed at reaching Russians who rely on uber-loyalist state media for their news.
'Change is coming that hasn't happened in 100 years and we're driving it': Xi Jinping's parting message to Vladimir Putin
"Change is coming that hasn't happened in 100 years. And we are driving this change together," Xi told Putin via his interpreter - words sure to set alarm bells ringing in the West. "Please, take care, dear friend," he added, gripping Putin's hand warmly before being waved off by the Russian President who bid Xi a "safe journey".
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