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US, Germany Sniff Out Russian Attempt To Assassinate German CEO
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 2:42pm | 436A report on Thursday uncovered a Russian plot to assassinate Rheinmetall ADR (OTC:RNMBY) CEO Armin Papperger. Rheinmetall, a German arms manufacturer, supplies weapons to Ukraine in their ongoing war with Russia. What Happened: CNN was the first to report the attempt, citing anonymous officials,...
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Russian President Sworn In For Fifth Term Amid Boycott From US, Canada, Britain
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 9:10am | 606Amid a boycott from the United States and several allied nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term. This development comes amid ongoing tensions and a two-year conflict in Ukraine. What Happened: Putin, during his inauguration on Tuesday, urged the West to decide between...
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Russian Journalists Linked To Alexei Navalny Arrested Amid Crackdown
Monday, April 29, 2024 - 7:31am | 594Two journalists associated with the late Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, have been detained in Russia, intensifying the clampdown on Navalny’s allies. What Happened: Russian police apprehended Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin on charges of association with Navalny’s Anti-Corruption...
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Putin May Not Have Been Directly Behind Opposition Leader's Puzzling Death, U.S. Intelligence Says
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - 11:24am | 484The mysterious death of Alexei Navalny, a leading figure in Russian opposition, led to a new round of sanctions against Russia. However, recent findings by U.S. intelligence agencies suggest that Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, may not have directly orchestrated Navalny's demise,...
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Trump Hints Election Win Could Mean 'Appropriate Action' Against Prince Harry Over Drug Confession
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 11:48pm | 713In a recent interview, former U.S. president Donald Trump suggested that if he were to be re-elected, Prince Harry might face deportation from the United States due to his drug use admission. What Happened: In an interview with British television GB News, the former U.S. president hinted at the...
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Trump Says Russian President 'Probably' Responsible For The Death Of Alexei Navalny: 'Something Happened That Was Unusual'
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 3:14am | 698U.S. Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has suggested a potential connection between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. What Happened: Trump insinuated that Putin could be linked to Navalny’s death, which took place in an Arctic...
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'That's Life': Russian President Calls Navalny's Death An 'Unfortunate Incident'
Monday, March 18, 2024 - 6:06am | 651In a recent public statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny as an “unfortunate incident.” Putin also suggested that he was willing to release Navalny in a prisoner exchange. What Happened: Putin made these comments during a...
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Russia's President Secures Sixth Term — Slams US For Attacking Trump: 'The Whole World Is Laughing At What Is Happening'
Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 8:43pm | 864In the latest Russian election, President Vladimir Putin has secured a record-breaking victory, despite international criticism and domestic protests. What Happened: Putin won 87.8% of the vote, marking the highest result in Russia’s post-Soviet history, according to an exit poll by the...
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Russian Opposition Calls For Protest During Presidential Election To Honor Dead Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny's Legacy
Friday, March 15, 2024 - 4:47am | 749In a symbolic move to demonstrate their opposition to President Vladimir Putin, the Russian opposition is calling for a protest during the upcoming presidential election. The protest, scheduled for Sunday, is in honor of the late Alexei Navalny, a prominent Kremlin critic. What Happened: The...
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Chief Of Staff Of Deceased Russian Opposition Leader Brutally Attacked With Tear Gas, Hammer In Lithuania
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 8:59pm | 635Leonid Volkov, former chief of staff to the deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was brutally attacked outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania. What Happened: Assailants smashed Volkov’s car window, sprayed him with tear gas, and then proceeded to beat him with a hammer. The...
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US Sanctions Fall Short In Ending Ukraine War, Experts Suggest There's Still More The West Can Do To Press Russia
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 3:03am | 811The economic sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia have not been as effective as hoped in ending the war in Ukraine. Despite this, experts believe there are additional measures that could be taken to further pressure Russia. What Happened: The sanctions and trade restrictions imposed on...
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Top Russian Spy Says Alexei Navalny Died Of Natural Causes: 'Sooner Or Later Life Ends'
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 9:13pm | 574The death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been attributed to natural causes by Sergei Naryshkin, the director of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). What Happened: Naryshkin made this assertion during an interview aired by Russian state television. He did not provide further...
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Amid Russia Risk, US And UK Engage In High-Level Talks To Address Security Concerns During Simultaneous Elections: Report
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 4:51am | 673The United States and the United Kingdom have initiated high-level discussions regarding potential security threats that may arise if both nations hold elections around the same time this year. What Happened: The U.S. presidential election is scheduled for Nov. 5, while the U.K. general election is...
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UK PM Backs Plan To Divert Billions From Frozen Russian Assets To Aid Ukraine: 'We Must Be Bolder With Our Military Support'
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 12:58am | 808UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has voiced his support for the proposal to send billions of pounds in interest from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. This announcement was made during the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What Happened: Sunak endorsed the...
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Dead Russian Opposition Leader's Mother Pressured To Agree To 'Secret' Burial Within Hours: Report
Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 5:49am | 536The mother of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has reportedly been given a tight deadline to consent to a “secret” burial for her son. This ultimatum was issued by the Russian authorities, as per Navalny’s spokeswoman. What Happened: Navalny’s mother,...