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Russia claims it handed the U.S. evidence of drone attack on Putin’s residence

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has handed the United States its alleged “evidence” of a previously declared Ukrainian drone attack on the residence of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Valdai.

2 January, 09:20 AM

Ukrainian gains near Kupyansk debunk Kremlin narrative of ‘inevitable victory’ — ISW

Ukrainian advances in and around Kupyansk in Kharkiv Oblast demonstrate that Ukraine’s Armed Forces remain capable of mounting successful counterattacks and achieving tactically significant gains, especially when Russian forces are overstretched, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its Dec. 12 assessment.

13 December 2025, 10:48 AM

Poland’s General Staff warns of Russian effort to stir anti Ukrainian sentiment

Amid growing speculation about possible peace talks aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Poland’s military has reported a surge in Russian psychological operations targeting both Ukraine and its allies. These operations are part of a wider campaign to undermine public trust and solidarity, The General Staff of Poland’s Armed Forces said on Nov. 3.

4 November 2025, 10:28 AM

Putin’s fresh threats from Valdai forum: ISW debunks Russian dictator’s absurd claims and war exaggerations

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin used the Valdai Discussion Club as a platform to issue new threats against Europe and the United States, aimed at deterring Western responses to Russian aggression and weakening support for Ukraine, according to an Oct. 2 report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

3 October 2025, 10:10 AM

Moscow blames Ukraine for Poland drone strike in propaganda push

Russian propaganda is attempting to shift responsibility for the drones that violated Poland’s airspace onto Ukraine, the Center for Countering Disinformation reported on Sept. 10.

10 September 2025, 01:10 PM

Russia outlines three ultimatums to Ukraine

Ukraine must eliminate the so-called “root causes of the conflict” in order to achieve peace, Mikhail Galuzin, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, claimed in an interview with New Regions of Russia propaganda media, published on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 01:56 PM

Employees of Russia Today affiliate arrested in Azerbaijan

On July 1, Azerbaijani police detained seven individuals at the Baku office of the Russia Today-affiliated news agency Sputnik Azerbaijan as part of a criminal investigation, the APA news agency reported.

1 July 2025, 05:56 PM

Azerbaijani police raid office of Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik in Baku

Police in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku have raided the local office of the Russian propaganda outlet Sputnik Azerbaijan, the local outlet Vesti.Az reported on June 30.

30 June 2025, 06:02 PM

Kremlin threats expose Putin’s ‘victory theory’— ISW analysis

The West has failed to persuade Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to reconsider his war "victory theory" as he still believes that Russia can win a war of attrition, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on June 19.

20 June 2025, 11:17 AM

Preparing a new generation for years of war: What Putin’s latest Security Council meeting signals — ISW analysis

On June 10, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin convened a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, focusing heavily on so-called “military-patriotic” programs for youth and government initiatives aimed at promoting Russian nationalism, according to a new analysis by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

11 June 2025, 10:55 AM

Life in occupied Luhansk, told through pleas to Putin

NV has obtained rare firsthand accounts from residents in the heart of Russian-occupied Luhansk Oblast — personal appeals sent throughout 2024 to the Kremlin’s so-called “direct line” by people living in Slovianoserbsk district.

30 May 2025, 10:58 AM

Putin’s rhetoric shows no shift toward peace or de-escalation - ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is unwilling to slow down offensive and insisted on conditions tantamount to Ukraine’s full capitulation in an interview with Kremlin propagandist Pavel Zarubin, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 4.

5 May 2025, 10:09 AM

Kremlin’s propaganda machine: Who funds it, who runs it, and how it dominates Russia’s media

A sprawling, multilayered system controlled from the Kremlin — fueled by big money, regular meetings with an “iconostasis” of media bosses, and two key curators close to the Russian dictator — lies at the heart of Vladimir Putin’s propaganda pyramid. NV offers a deep dive into how it works.

13 April 2025, 06:44 PM

Putin’s all-in moment: Why the world can’t afford to blink

More than three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no sign of ending — but that doesn't mean it’s standing still. Beneath the daily toll of missile strikes, drone attacks, and battlefield attrition, a shift is underway. The strategic deadlock that once defined the front lines is beginning to fray. Not because Ukraine is weakening — but because the man who started this war appears increasingly unwilling to let it drift beyond his control.

31 March 2025, 12:27 PM

Putin signals long war ahead, Russian elites fear Trump’s next move

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin told the country’s political elite that the war against Ukraine will not end quickly, even as talks with Washington begin, the Russian outlet Faridaily reported on March 27, citing high-ranking officials.

28 March 2025, 05:16 PM

Russia says Ukraine not involved in Crocus City Hall shooting

Ukraine had nothing to do with the deadly shooting at Crocus City Hall near Moscow, Russian investigators have concluded — directly contradicting Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s earlier claims. That’s according to Russian news outlet Agentstvo, which reported the final investigative findings on March 21 via Telegram.

22 March 2025, 04:54 AM

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