Tag: President Vladimir Putin

Putin Reappoints Russian PM After Election Victory

May 10, 2024 admin

Mishustin, who previously headed Russia’s tax service, was first appointed in 2020. Moscow, Russia: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was reappointed as head of the country’s government on Friday, following weeks of speculation over a possible political reshuffle in Moscow. President Vladimir Putin is constitutionally required to name — or reappoint — his government ministers…

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Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West

May 6, 2024 admin

Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario – defence ministry. File Picture | Photo Credit: AP Russia on May 6 said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials. The defence ministry said the…

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Added In Russia’s Wanted List: Report

May 4, 2024 admin

Russia has issued arrest warrants for many Ukrainian politicians since the start of the conflict. (File) Moscow: Russia has opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on a wanted list, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, citing the Interior Ministry’s database. The entry it cited gave no further…

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Finland’s schools turn away from Russian language, culture as Ukraine war drags on

May 2, 2024 admin

Two Finnish towns near the Russian border plan to close schools offering Russian language and culture classes, upsetting parents and students who say cross-cultural understanding is needed more than ever. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine Crisis Finland’s relations with its powerful eastern neighbour have soured since Russia’s 2022 invasion. The war prompted Helsinki to reverse its decades-long policy…

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