Tag: Kremlin
Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It
The Kremlin is trying to cripple YouTube in Russia, internet experts say, pushing some people to state-controlled domestic alternatives. But many Russians have found workarounds. By Paul Sonne Reporting from Berlin He blocked Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. He signed a censorship law that led TikTok to disable its functions. President Vladimir V. Putin has clamped…
Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans
Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time. By Valerie Hopkins and Alina Lobzina Valerie Hopkins reported from Moscow and Alina Lobzina from London. When Ilya Rusinov returned to the Russian work force…
Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump
Trump Transition The president-elect had said the Russian leader wanted to meet him to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin stopped short of that, saying it could only happen after he takes office. By Ivan Nechepurenko The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia remains open to a meeting between President Vladimir V. Putin and…
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed plane
By The Associated Press An official Kremlin statement issued on Saturday said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny airport as the airliner “repeatedly” attempted to land there on Wednesday. It did not explicitly say one of these hit the plane. The readout said Russia has launched a criminal probe into the incident, and…
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a grim milestone: 1,000 days since its inception
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a grim milestone: 1,000 days since its inception. This period has been marked by widespread destruction, steadfast Ukrainian resistance, and increasing international involvement. Recently, the administration of President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles within Russian territory, signifying a pivotal shift in U.S. military support…