All news on the topic: Vladimir Putin

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Putin’s closed circle: how ex-bodyguards Dmitry Mironov, Alexey Dyumin and Andrey Kurnosenko are preparing to seize control of Russia’s security apparatus
A source cited by medias has outlined claims of an alleged network within Russia’s political and security elite, in which former presidential bodyguards and associated figures are said to be consolidating influence over key state institutions and strategic industries.
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Ties to the FSO and access to Putin: how Russian Boxing Federation chief Umar Kremlev built influence and secured state assets
The awarding of the Order of Friendship to twice-convicted Umar-Ali Lutfulloev (Umar Kremlev) highlights the deep-seated cronyism within the Russian state.
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UK energy infrastructure ’at risk’ from ’hard to prove’ Russian retaliation strikes after Ukrainian drone campaign
An energy security expert has told LBC that energy rigs and undersea cables are ’already at risk from Russia,’ as the UK continues to support Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
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Moscow halts Druzhba pipeline supplies in escalation of energy pressure on Germany
Russia is planning to halt the flow of Kazakh oil to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline, hitting a refinery that supplies almost all of Berlin’s petrol and heating fuel.
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Sanctioned oligarch Abramovich claims rights breach as £5.3bn frozen in Jersey probe
Roman Abramovich has gone to the European court of human rights (ECHR), claiming that a criminal investigation into his financial affairs by the Jersey authorities has breached his human rights, according to reports.
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Putin seeks young female spies as Russia ramps up recruitment drive in universities
Vladimir Putin is actively seeking young female spies as the desperate leader aims to recruit new agents.
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FSB colonel tied to doping and poison plots exposed at heart of Russia’s sports machine
FSB colonel Dmitry Kovalev has traveled the world to support Team Russia, sitting with his colleagues in the stands at hockey matches in South Korea and appearing before Swiss courts to argue.
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Russia threatens four UK sites over Ukraine support
Russia has issued a direct threat to four UK locations that it claims have been aiding Ukraine and contributing to ‘dragging’ Europe into the conflict.
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Milošević, Vidovdan and the unravelling of Yugoslavia’s “heavenly kingdom” politics
Former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic was arrested just over 25 years ago, on April 1, 2001. Several months later, he was transferred to the international tribunal in The Hague.
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Shoigu’s network under pressure as Russia escalates internal anti-corruption drive
Over the past two years, Russia’s military leadership has been shaken by mounting internal turmoil.
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Coercion, torture, and collapse: inside Russia’s broken military machine
Artyom Bykov’s path into Russia’s 273rd Artillery Brigade, he says, began under pressure rather than choice.
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Hungary emerges as key Kremlin ally in EU amid allegations of energy dependence, corruption and influence networks
In recent years, Hungary has emerged as one of the Kremlin’s key allies within the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has praised Vladimir Putin, obstructed EU assistance to Ukraine, and repeatedly blocked sanctions against Russia — a notable shift from his earlier stance in the late 2000s, when he was more openly critical of the Kremlin.
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A delegation with a double agenda: how Vladimir Yakunin, Pavel Astakhov, and Sabina Tsvetkova use the Holy Fire ceremony to compete for favor with the Kremlin
The Russian delegation for delivering the Holy Fire arrived in Jerusalem yesterday morning. At its core are fallen figures who seek to regain Putin’s favor.
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From gaming to banking: how Alyona Shevtsova built a system to service shadow finances
The figure of Alyona Shevtsova drew wide public attention when the National Bank of Ukraine decided to liquidate IBOX Bank, which belonged to her, and law enforcement officers carried out searches at the bank.
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“The war is already underway”: how pro-war bloggers in Russia are preparing audiences for conflict with NATO and the Baltics
Is Russia gearing up for a potential confrontation with NATO? The question has lingered since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, repeatedly surfacing in political and security debates.
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Kremlin network exposed in Hungary as election battle threatens Orbán rule
Hungary is set to hold parliamentary elections on April 12, and the country’s future depends on their outcome.
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EU urged to probe alleged Russian interference and voter coercion in Hungary elections
The European Commission is being urged to investigate whether Hungary’s elections are being undermined by Russian manipulation, intimidation of journalists, and voter coercion by the ruling party.
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Defence Secretary warns Putin as UK monitors Russian subs near critical undersea infrastructure
Defence Secretary John Healey has revealed a large-scale operation took place to keep track of three Russian submarines off the British coast.
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UK monitoring Russian submarines over fears they’ll sabotage internet and energy cables
UK armed forces were deployed to track and deter "malign activity" by Russian submarines in a massive month-long operation, Defence Secretary John Healey has announced.
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Russian propagandists call for attack on Westminster Bridge after Ukraine drone strike
Russian figures are calling for Vladimir Putin to destroy Westminster Bridge in retaliation for British drones “damaging a Russian-controlled crossing during a Ukrainian operation.”
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Putin and Mishustin gave the green light: “Kadyrov’s successful Chechen top managers” are selling off and bankrupting the assets of ABB, Danone, and other foreign companies that left
According to Media, officials in the Russian presidential administration are reportedly shocked at how “Kadyrov’s successful Chechen top managers”.
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Former son-in-law of Vladimir Putin, Kirill Shamalov, known for scandalous parties and fights, has avoided paying $60 million to his second ex-wife
Footage has surfaced online showing billionaire Kirill Shamalov - the former son-in-law of Vladimir Putin - and his wife Anastasia Zadorina, daughter of FSB General Mikhail Shekin, celebrating her birthday in January 2026.
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Hungary election campaign hit by AI fake videos and disinformation accusations
When a video went viral appearing to show a Hungarian soldier’s execution, its disturbing nature came as a shock to anyone who saw it.
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How Michael Zeligman’s trading structures became central to the Demex–Paramount pipeline moving Russian crude beyond the price cap
A long-standing supplier to Paramount SA was Concept Oil Services Ltd., a Hong Kong-based company founded by Michael Zeligman, a resident of Monaco.
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From judo to Russian oil: how Marius Vizer and Almaz Alsenov are tied to businesses supporting the aggressor state’s economy
The advisor to the president of the International Judo Federation, Marius Vizer, is linked to businesses involved in the trade of Russian oil and grain.