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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicVladimir Putin

Topic: Vladimir Putin

How a poisoner’s handbook helped Vladimir Putin rise to absolute power

Throughout Putin's political career, dozens of powerful rivals have died—in circumstances far too opaque for Russian authorities to even trouble themselves with the pretence of an investigation.

Putin orders Wagner fighters to pledge allegiance after Prigozhin’s presumed death

Russian President Putin's introduction of mandatory oath for Wagner fighters & other private military contractors was clear move to bring such groups under tighter state control.

Kremlin says Russian President Putin has no plans to attend G20 in India in person

The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Putin accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine, something the Kremlin strongly denies. This means he risks arrest when travelling abroad.

Wagner chief Prigozhin’s presumed death removes one problem, may create new ones for Putin

Vladimir Putin promised a full investigation, but its outcome is unlikely to shake a widespread belief that Prigozhin was killed as an act of vengeance for staging a mutiny late June.

Presumed dead after plane crash, Wagner chief Prigozhin joins list of ill-fated Putin dissenters

From Oppn figure Alexei Navalny to businessman Boris Berezovsky & ex-FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko, many of Putin's critics have purportedly been targeted or died mysterious deaths.

How Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner chief now presumed dead, went from ‘Putin’s chef’ to ‘biggest threat’

Prigozhin was among the 10 people listed on the manifest of a private plane that went down north of Moscow Wednesday, leaving no survivors.

Villagers near site of Wagner chief Prigozhin plane crash hear bang, then see it plummet to ground

The plane crashed on Wednesday near Russia’s Kuzhenkino on its way from Moscow to St. Petersburg and killed all 10 people on board – seven passengers and three crew members.

What Modi, Xi & Putin focussed in opening remarks at BRICS Plenary Session

BRICS is holding its first in-person meeting since Covid pandemic. Beijing & Moscow make it known that they see grouping as a counterbalance to Western alliance.

Kim Jong Un and Putin exchange letters, pledging ‘long-standing strategic relationship’

Last month, Russia's defence minister stood shoulder to shoulder with Kim as they reviewed his newest nuclear-capable missiles and attack drones at a military parade in Pyongyang.

Putin tells African leaders Russia respects their Ukraine peace proposal, is carefully studying it

African leaders presented their peace initiative last month to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy but it has failed to gain traction with either side.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.