Nikolai Patrushev

Russia may arm its ‘shadow fleet’ tankers against naval drones

The Kremlin could soon equip its sanction-busting “shadow fleet” tankers with weapons to defend against Ukrainian drone attacks, Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to dictator Vladimir Putin, told propaganda outlet Kommersant on March 18.

19 March, 09:54 PM

NATO presence endangers trade routes in the Baltics — Nikolai Patrushev

NATO poses threats to port infrastructure and shipping in the Baltic states, Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to Vladimir Putin, claimed on March 13.

13 March 2025, 04:05 PM

Moscow escalates tension as Putin-Trump talks approach

Moscow is maintaining a hardline stance on the war in Ukraine as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for a phone call with Vladimir Putin in the coming days, The Washington Post reported on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 06:36 PM

Kremlin dismisses Trump’s reconciliation hopes, says Kyiv Security Forum

Recent statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to the Russian dictator, indicate that the Kremlin is escalating its demands, making reconciliation efforts by Donald Trump’s new administration appear unrealistic, according to the Kyiv Security Forum (KSF).

19 January 2025, 12:19 AM

Patrushev blocks Shoigu from former office, retains sway over Putin

Investigative journalist Andrii Zakharov told Radio NV that former Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has retained his influence over Russia’s security agencies and dictator Vladimir Putin.

16 January 2025, 03:50 PM

Kremlin doubles down on goal to erase Ukraine’s sovereignty, ISW warns

The Kremlin intends to push its initial objectives of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine during any future “peace talks,” according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW). These objectives include dismantling Ukraine as a state, dissolving its current government, demilitarizing the country, and permanently barring it from NATO membership.

15 January 2025, 12:00 PM

Revolt in Russia will not happen on its own due to lack of strong leader — Budanov

Russians are unprepared for a revolt despite dire conditions, as the country lacks a strong leader, Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (HUR), said on national television.

3 August 2024, 10:14 AM

Former Security Council chief Patrushev appointed as Putin's aide

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has appointed Nikolai Patrushev as his aide, the Russian news outlet RIA Novosti reported on May 14.

14 May 2024, 02:58 PM

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