Tag: Vladimir Putin

Dec 2021. G7 Warns Russia over Ukraine

Foreign ministers of the G7 group of rich democracies have warned Russia of “massive consequences” if it invades Ukraine and urged it to de-escalate its military buildup on its border. Very Fearful Times. I wouldn’t trust Putin as far as I could throw him. He still has the old KGB mentality. https://vk.com/video677203037_456239260

Nov 2021. The Modern Arms Race

Hypersonic weapons are maneuverable weapons that travel faster than Mach 5, five times the speed of sound. While speed is a huge advantage for these weapons, their maneuvering capability is also significant. Modern missile defense systems rely on ballistic missiles’ predictable trajectories to effectively intercept incoming threats. In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced… Continue reading Nov 2021. The Modern Arms Race

May 2021. Prince Michael

Prince Michael of Kent has been accused of being willing to use his royal status for personal profit, and to seek favours from Russian President Vladimir Putin, following an undercover investigation. Undercover reporters, posing as investors from a South Korean business, were told the Queen‘s cousin could be hired for £10,000 a day to make… Continue reading May 2021. Prince Michael

Apr 2021. Alexei Navalny

Alexei Navalny has appeared in court from prison, head close-shaven and face gaunt, and accused Vladimir Putin of attempting to rule Russia “forever” and caring only about “clinging to power”. It is the opposition politician’s first public appearance since starting a 2.5-year jail term, seen as punishment for his fierce criticism of the Kremlin. Navalny… Continue reading Apr 2021. Alexei Navalny

Sep 2020. Belarusian President Clings to Power

Belarus’s embattled strongman Alexander Lukashenko mopped his brow under Vladimir Putin’s gaze today as he flew to Russia to Beg for the Kremlin’s support. The man nicknamed the ‘last dictator in Europe’ cut a submissive figure as he Pleaded with Putin to back his regime while the bored–lookingRussianpresident said he was ‘sure’ that Lukashenko could… Continue reading Sep 2020. Belarusian President Clings to Power

Aug 2020. Alexei Navalny in Coma

August 2020. The Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is in a coma and on a ventilator in a hospital intensive care unit after a suspected poisoning his supporters believe is tied to his anti-Kremlin activism. An outspoken critic of the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, Navalny was returning to Moscow by plane from Siberia when he… Continue reading Aug 2020. Alexei Navalny in Coma