#Experts see ‘desperation’ in ‘flailing’ Putin’s war leadership shuffle

#Experts see ‘desperation’ in ‘flailing’ Putin’s war leadership shuffle

Experts see ‘desperation’ in ‘flailing’ Putin’s war leadership shuffle Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “flailing” decision this week to name a new leader for his invasion of Ukraine reflects a growing sense of desperation for the Kremlin, U.S. experts say.   The appointment of former chief of the general staff General Valery Gerasimov as overall commander of the…

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#Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Christmas ‘cease-fire’

#Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Christmas ‘cease-fire’

“Russia resumes Ukraine attacks after Christmas ‘cease-fire’” At least two people were killed in eastern Ukraine overnight as Russia resumed bombing after ending its brief reputed cease-fire, according to reports Sunday. Invading Russian President Vladimir Putin had supposedly ordered the 36-hour truce for Russian troops beginning Thursday and lasting through Ukraine’s Orthodox Christmas Saturday, although…

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#Pressure on Iran can help Ukraine win

#Pressure on Iran can help Ukraine win

“Pressure on Iran can help Ukraine win” As the world enters a new year, Vladimir Putin’s criminal war against Ukraine continues to grind away. Missiles rain down on Ukraine’s great cities — including the capital, Kyiv — and on its water and power infrastructure, as the blood-hungry autocrat seeks to hammer the country into submission….

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#Russia warns US against ‘decapitation strike’ aimed at Putin

#Russia warns US against ‘decapitation strike’ aimed at Putin

“Russia warns US against ‘decapitation strike’ aimed at Putin” Russia’s top diplomat warned the US Tuesday against ordering a so-called “decapitation strike” targeting President Vladimir Putin. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov talked about the alleged assassination plan in a wide-ranging interview with the state new agency Tass. “Some ‘unnamed officials’ from the Pentagon essentially threatened to…

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#Why Belarus matters for the Russia-Ukraine war

#Why Belarus matters for the Russia-Ukraine war

Why Belarus matters for the Russia-Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Belarus this week escalated concerns that he is seeking to drag the country into his war in Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine have acknowledged they are expecting a long fight, and Putin’s high-profile trip to Minsk to meet Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko…

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