Former Putin propagandist Ilya Remeslo said the Russian dictator was the 'root cause' of the problems facing Russia, adding that there would be 'a palace coup' this year

The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

Iran's foreign minister meets Vladimir Putin as U.S.–Iran talks collapse, escalating tensions over the critical Strait of Hormuz oil choke point.

During the key meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly said that Russia would do what it could to support Iran's interests. During the visit,

Four years after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing a spring of discontent.

Experts claim the systematic abuse of soldiers, or "dedovshchina," which translates to "hazing," is a grim reflection of Russia's dog-eat-dog society, where "violence, extortion, and corruption are endemic," said Keir Giles, an expert on the nation's military.

Abbas Araghchi is holding talks with a Russian delegation on the Iran war, he earlier blamed the US for a breakdown in peace negotiations.

The Russian economy is struggling and 'currently below expectations', according to President Vladimir Putin, who expressed his frustration in a meeting with top officials

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