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Putin accuses the west of unleashing a “real war” against Russia on Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said that the “security of our country depends on you”, a reference to the US and the UK. This comes amid celebrations in Ukraine to mark the 78th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. He added that the security of Russia depends on those…
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As winter approaches, Russia is bruised
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the military operation in Ukraine is taking longer than expected and that his country’s nuclear weapons are deterring the escalation of the conflict. He added that Russia’s special military operation had succeeded in seizing new territory. The Russian leader further equated Ukraine’s “neo Nazi” government with Nazi Germany, saying Russia…
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Is it possible that Russian assets can be used to rebuild Ukraine?
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has said that the reasons for the ongoing war in Ukraine are because the country has historically been part of Russia, even though it had gained independence from the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. He added that Russia was defending itself against “neo-Nazi” government in Ukraine just as…
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Two historic military planes collide and crash at an air show.
At least three people have died after a World War II-era B-17 Globemaster fighter jet crashed into a crowd at an airshow in the US’ Dallas. The aircraft had taken off from Dallas Executive Airport for the Wings Over Dallas air show. “This is…a very, very sad day for Dallas,” the city’s Mayor Eric Johnson…