The ouster of Mohamed Bazoum by Niger’s military presents an important opportunity to Russia’s Wagner group.
Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
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Russia Tries to Bolster Ruble as Inflation Adds to Economic Woes
The central bank in Moscow took steps to counter the currency’s slide, but the war and resulting sanctions have put intense pressure on the economy.
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Man of the People? Jolted by a Mutiny, Putin Works the Crowds.
His contained interactions with crowds this summer are a noticeable change for the Russian leader, who disdains retail politics and operated in extreme seclusion during the pandemic.
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Ukraine Invites Talks in Saudi Arabia as an Effort to Weaken Russia
Some 40 countries that have largely remained on the sidelines of the war were invited to talks this weekend in Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine redoubles international efforts to isolate Moscow.
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Ukraine Hits a Distant Russian Ship, Showing Reach of Naval Drones
The attack damaged the warship hundreds of miles from Ukrainian-held territory, as Kyiv increasingly tries to bring the war home to Russia.