Putin's Nuclear Ambitions, Ukraine Tensions, and Russia's Future

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Biography Flash - Putin Goes Silent as War Pressure Mounts and Oligarchs Get the Collection Tin

Vladimir Putin has kept a notably low profile in recent days, with public appearances down 24 percent in the first three months of 2026 compared to last year, according to analyst Farida Rustamova via Faridaily. This drop, amid peaking discontent over Ukraine war setbacks, intern ...  Show more

Biography Flash: Putin Squeezes Oligarchs and Flexes Global Power Amid Iran Crisis and Donbas Vow

Vladimir Putin has been making waves amid escalating global tensions, emerging from a brief public silence to rally his inner circle and flex Russia's muscles on the world stage. According to the Institute for the Study of War, on March 27 he reportedly called on Russia's top bus ...  Show more

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