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Putin’s ‘Crony Kids’ Ascend in Russian Government. Here’s Who They Are

22 Jun 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin fired Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu over bribery allegations, replacing him with economist Andrey Belousov. Some experts believe this significant reshuffle in military leadership may stem from infighting among top officials. Throughout the two-year war with Ukraine, Putin has used such changes to signal his intent to...

Qatar helps To Retrieve 11 Children From Russia To Ukraine

20 Feb 2024

Russia has turned over 11 children to Ukraine through Qatar's mediation, marking a critical moment in family reunification efforts, according to a Russia-based TASS report. The handover took place in the Qatari Embassy in Moscow, presided over by the Ambassador of Qatar Ahmed bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani, and Russian...

Russia expels 2 US diplomats, Washington vows to ‘respond appropriately’

15 Sep 2023

The Russian government has expelled two US diplomats for allegedly keeping in touch with a Russian national who worked for the US Mission and is accused by Moscow of being a "informant," CNN said. Jeffrey Sillin and David Bernstein, two diplomats, have been designated "persona non grata," which means they...