Vladimir Putin

British defense minister Grant Shapps has mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin in lieu of the Russia-North Korea defense partnership. According to a U.S. report, Russia and North Korea are increasing their defense partnership amidst the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia and North Korea have found themselves in an unusual defense partnership post the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Defense powerhouse Russia is now importing missiles and mobile launchers from North Korea at a very premium rate.

Russia has announced fresh changes in the citizenship policy to lure foreign fighters into the Russian army. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the decree on Thursday which further simplifies and speedifies the way to Russian citizenship.

In a set of posts on X, Alexei Navalny described his 20-day journey to the "Polar Wolf" colony as "peculiar" and "draining," emphasizing that this facility is recognized as one of Russia's most challenging prisons.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, currently incarcerated, has been transferred to IK-3, a penal colony situated in the settlement of Kharp within the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, positioned above the Arctic Circle.

Putin diverted the conversation to Ukraine, reaffirming Russia's objectives - "denazification, demilitarisation, and its neutral status" - as essential for peace in the region. He revealed that about 486,000 people had voluntarily signed up as contract soldiers, and 300,000 individuals were called up last year.

The Kremlin intends to portray Vladimir Putin in the election campaign as the protector of Russian civilization, asserting that it is under siege from a Western agenda aiming to dismantle traditional family structures, religious convictions, and national pride.

This decision came after Putin bestowed Russia's highest military honor, the hero of Russia gold star, upon soldiers who fought in Ukraine. When queried by a lieutenant colonel about his future candidacy, Putin affirmed his intention to run again, as reported by Russian news agencies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering commitment to national interests, emphasizing Modi's resilience in decision-making and robust stance.

The setting of March 17, 2024, as the date for Russia's presidential election marks a crucial milestone in the nation's political calendar. As the anticipation builds around Vladimir Putin's potential candidacy, the political landscape is poised for activity and speculation.