
Vladimir Putin
Total 45 Posts
A Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has been serving as the president of Russia since 2012, having previously served between 2000 and 2008. He was the prime minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Why the West needs to offer Brazil, India, and South Africa a new deal
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Emerging powers like Brazil, India, and South Africa are unhappy with the current global power structure and seek more recognition and influence. The West should offer more incentives to these countries to support its stance on Ukraine.
Drone ‘attack’ on the Kremlin – Logic suggests a false flag to distract Russians ahead of Victory Day
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The drone ‘attack’ on the Kremlin remains shrouded in mystery. The logic suggests a false flag but here are some of the possible explanations.
Outrage caused by China top diplomat reveals country’s true colours
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The Chinese ambassador to France told French media that the Baltic EU states which broke away after the end of the Cold War remain legally part of Russia. China is evidently no longer disguising its position in the Ukraine-Russia War. – Today’s political cartoon by FM Hansen.
The risk of nuclear war over Ukraine is real. We need diplomacy now
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The Cold War may be over, but Russia’s nuclear threat is real and dangerous. We must act to avoid a crisis.
Ukraine war: The lessons from the Northern Ireland peace process
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Ukraine is hinting it may be prepared to talk, with conditions. Here’s what both sides could learn from the Northern Ireland peace process.
Finland joins Nato in a major blow to Putin which doubles the length of the alliance’s border with Russia
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Finland has gone from neutral to a Nato member in 30 years, in a move that effectively doubles the length of the border between Nato and Russia, and Sweden could be set to follow.
Xi and Putin meeting signals the return of the China-Russia axis and the start of a second cold war
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With their meeting, Russian and Chinese leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have signalled the official return of their alliance and the beginning of a new “Cold War”. The two nations will work together to restore their power over global affairs, challenging the West’s domination.