Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russia’s leader
Already in office for nearly a quarter-century, Putin’s new term doesn’t expire until 2030, when he will be constitutionally eligible to run again.
World
May 7
Vladimir Putin on brink of 6 more years in power as Russia’s election begins
Russia began three days of voting on Friday in an presidential election that is set to extend the rule of Vladimir Putin by six more years.
World
Mar 15
Putin seals 5th term in predetermined election landslide
Vladimir Putin sealed his control over Russia for six more years with a predetermined landslide in an election that followed the harshest crackdown on the opposition.
World
Mar 18
West runs risk of nuclear war if they send troops to Ukraine: Putin
President Vladimir Putin says Western countries risk provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow has weapons to hit targets in the West.
World
Feb 29
How does Putin stay in power?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to sweep to power in another illegitimate election. How does he maintain his grip and what does it mean for Ukraine and NATO?
World
Mar 15
Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Vladimir Putin says Russia has a preference
As Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, President Vladimir Putin said Russia has a preference for who takes the White House.
World
Feb 15
Biden meets with Navalny’s family, touts Putin critic’s ‘incredible courage’
Biden reiterated that Washington plans to impose a wide array of sanctions on Russia and its leader Vladimir Putin following Navalny's death.
U.S. News
Feb 22
Canadians too smart to fall for Russian propaganda on Ukraine: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he believes Canadians are too smart to fall for Russian propaganda about the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Canada
Feb 9
Xi Jinping urges ‘close strategic coordination’ in call with Vladimir Putin
Xi Jinping told Vladimir Putin China and Russia should pursue close strategic coordination and defend the values of their respective countries, state media said Thursday.
World
Feb 8
Navalny’s death is a warning to Putin challengers, activist Bill Browder says
Activist Bill Browder says he believes Vladimir Putin killed Alexei Navalny because he stood up to the Russian president, despite an official cause of death yet.
Politics
Feb 18
Alexei Navalny death reports ‘tragic and horrifying,’ Justin Trudeau says
Alexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, according to media reports citing Russian prison officials.
Canada
Feb 16
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine were detained on suspicion of enacting the plan drawn up by Russia’s Federal Security Service, a statement said.
World
May 7
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian attacks
As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east.
World
May 5
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
A Russian victory over Ukraine would embolden other authoritarian regimes, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. He said China is waiting to see the West "falter."
World
Apr 19
Billionaire who wants off Canada’s Russia sanctions list denounces Putin
The Canadian government alleges Igor Makarov benefited from Russia's "oligarchy system."
Canada
Apr 22
Belarus opposition leader warns of Russia’s threat: ‘We know dictatorship’
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says her country's struggle for democracy is also against Russia's ongoing subjugation of Belarus, which poses a danger to the Belarusian people.
World
Apr 28
Montreal launches cruise season with ship that protected 1,500 Ukrainian refugees
Around 1,500 refugees fled their homeland and boarded the ship with their scant possessions. The ship they boarded would be their home for the next six months.
Canada
May 4
Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims
Russia says it's seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
World
Apr 3
Russia warns of nuclear weapon drills to ‘cool down’ West. Is it bluffing?
The U.S. later said it would not be changing its nuclear posture in response, underscoring the continued belief that Russia is unlikely to actually use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
World
May 7
Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in space
The resolution led by the U.S. and Japan would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space.
World
Apr 24