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Kremlin Says ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Leaders 'Absurd'
War in Ukraine
Kremlin Says ICC Arrest Warrants for Military Leaders 'Absurd'
The Hague-based court said Tuesday it had issued arrest warrants for for ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu and army chief Valery Gerasimov.
By AFP
Jun. 26
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov
Putin
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov
On Monday, June 24, the International Criminal Court issued warrants for the arrest of Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov for alleged international crimes committed in Ukraine.
By Kyiv Post
Jun. 25
Putin’s War Post-Patrushev EXCLUSIVE
Crimea
OPINION: Putin’s War Post-Patrushev
As President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet reshuffle took shape and the war in Ukraine rages on, sacking Sergei Shoigu seemed momentous, but the removal of Patrushev has potentially greater significance.
By Andrei Piontkovsky
May. 15
Another Russian General Arrested for Corruption – Is Moscow Draining Its Swamp?
Corruption
Another Russian General Arrested for Corruption – Is Moscow Draining Its Swamp?
The Head of Russia’s Defense Ministry personnel department was arrested during an overnight raid as part of a broader shake-up at the top levels of Russia’s military.
By Steve Brown
May. 14
Shoigu Not Sacked, Just Moved Sideways as Putin Tightens Grip on Power
Sergei Shoigu
OPINION: Shoigu Not Sacked, Just Moved Sideways as Putin Tightens Grip on Power
The world’s media saw the removal of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister as a punishment for his failure in Ukraine but if viewed in the round it is part of Putin’s plans to cement his power.
By Steve Brown
May. 13
Eurotopics: Arrest of Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Possibly Just the Beginning
Russia
Eurotopics: Arrest of Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Possibly Just the Beginning
Timur Ivanov, the wealthy top-ranking official considered a close confidant of his boss Sergei Shoigu, is accused of accepting bribes. Commentators speculate on what is behind the affair.
By Eurotopics
Apr. 26
‘We Will Increase Intensity of Attacks on Storage Bases’ – Russia to Step Up Strikes on Western Weapons in Ukraine
Biden
‘We Will Increase Intensity of Attacks on Storage Bases’ – Russia to Step Up Strikes on Western Weapons in Ukraine
Shoigu claimed that Russian forces had gained the upper hand along the 1,000 km battlefront, disproving the notion of the superiority of Western weapons.
By Kyiv Post
Apr. 24
Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?
Tanks
Sergey Shoigu Monitors Performance at a Tank Factory and Declares All is Well – Is It?
For the second time in a year the Russian Defense Minister visited a tank factory in Omsk to monitor its performance against the production plan he gave them last June.
By Kyiv Post
Apr. 19
HUR Hacks Russian Defense Ministry, Gets Access to Classified Documents
Cyberattack
HUR Hacks Russian Defense Ministry, Gets Access to Classified Documents
The HUR reported gaining access to Russia's defense ministry and can now map its entire structure down to the level of bureaucrats.
By Kyiv Post
Mar. 4
Russia Imposes Soviet-Style ‘Re-education’ on Kids in Occupied Ukraine
Russia
Russia Imposes Soviet-Style ‘Re-education’ on Kids in Occupied Ukraine
Ukraine’s National Resistance Center reports that the Kremlin is forcing teenagers in the occupied territories to join Russian pseudo-military clubs in an effort to erase their Ukrainian identity.
By Kyiv Post
Dec. 8, 2023
Russia Demonstrates Avangard Hypersonic Missile – Here’s What You Need to Know
Kazakhstan
ANALYSIS: Russia Demonstrates Avangard Hypersonic Missile – Here’s What You Need to Know
A TV channel owned by the Russian defense ministry showed the nuclear capable Avangard hypersonic ballistic missile being “prepared” for use on its Thursday broadcast.
By Steve Brown
Nov. 16, 2023