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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here's how it unfolded

The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

UK demands independent investigation into Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan killed 38 people.

The Independent UK

Forget Risk, play Fantasy Football for Fascists: grudge matches, foul play and violent conduct guaranteed

Leading FFF teams include Donald Trump’s Mad Angry Geezers Athletic (Maga) and Vladimir Putin’s Greater Russia United (GRU)

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Putin Avoids Taking Blame for Azerbaijan Airlines Fatal Crash in Russian Airspace, Apologizes to Aliyev for 'Tragic Incident'

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare public apology on Saturday following the fatal crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Russian airspace.

Latin Times

Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening ‘second energy front’ against Ukraine

Ukrainian president’s criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1.

Al Jazeera

Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility

Azerbaijan says the plane had multiple holes in its fuselage and that the occupants had sustained injuries ‘due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight’

The Independent UK

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash without admitting Russia at fault

Kremlin says Russian president has spoken to Azerbaijan counterpart after crash in which 38 people died

The Guardian - UK

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The year in political books: mapping an astonishing moment in US history

Readings from politicos, political insiders and even Trump family members charted how we got to this uncertain point

The Guardian - US

Putin Apologises To Azerbaijan Without Claiming Responsibility In Plane Crash

Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane.

International Business Times

Putin's 'sovereign' gaming console projects detailed, one with a homegrown Elbrus CPU, the other a Chinese knockoff — Russian gov't admits they can't compete with PS5 or Xbox

Russian politicians call for 'unconventional' approaches to overcome poor performance of homegrown console gaming hardware.

Tom’s Hardware

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash

Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia.

Al Jazeera

Putin Apologizes For Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash In Russian Airspace

Putin apologizes for the tragic Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash in Russian airspace. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.

Top News

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people

The Independent UK

Alexei Navalny remembered by Yevgenia Albats

The investigative journalist recalls her friend, the fearless Russian activist and opposition leader who laughed in the face of a murderous regime

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The Independent UK

Peruvian shamans share bizarre Trump-Putin predictions for 2025

Peruvian shamans have predicted a bizarre alliance in 2025 between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin which would exclude China and potentially trigger a third World War.

Al Jazeera

North Koreans die in droves even as Russia unleashes firepower on Ukraine

Ukraine’s defence held the frontline against assaults over Christmas, but air defences remained vulnerable.

The Guardian - UK

Injured North Korean soldier captured by Ukraine has died, says South Korea

First of Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to be taken was detained in Kursk region of Russia, according to Ukrainian reports

International Business Times

Several Wounded N.Korean Soldiers Died After Being Captured By Ukraine: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that "several" wounded North Korean soldiers died after being captured by Ukrainian forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with "minimal protection".

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Barchart

Crude Oil Rallies as Weekly EIA Inventories Fall

February WTI crude oil (CLG25 ) Friday closed up +0.98 (+1.41%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25 ) closed up +0.0139 (+0.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday rallied moderately, with crude posting a 1-week high. Crude found support Friday from a weaker dollar. Crude also has support on this week’s...

International Business Times UK

Burning Faces and Outdated Gear: Shocking Claims About North Korean Troops in Ukraine Conflict

A little-known unit of the Ukrainian armed forces that calls itself "Khorne Group" have posted what they claim is footage of North Korean troops on the frontline.

Top News

Russia Willing To Negotiate Peace In Ukraine With US Involvement

Russia expresses willingness for peace talks with the U.S. to address the conflict in Ukraine, amid casualties and infrastructure damage.

International Business Times

Slovakia Says Ready To Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv's accusation that it is playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified belief in nuclear deterrence can’t keep us safe

Barchart

Crude Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness Ahead of Weekly EIA Report

February WTI crude oil (CLG25 ) today is up +0.70 (+1.01%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25 ) is up +0.0102 (+0.52%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher due to a weaker dollar. Crude also has carryover support from Tuesday when the API reported that weekly US crude...

The Independent UK

As Trump returns to the White House, and Putin’s forces advance – what next for Ukraine in 2025?

IN FOCUS: Ukraine is facing an array of issues heading into 2025, underscored by anxiety about what the re-election of Donald Trump could mean for the country’s future. Tom Watling speaks to politicians, military experts and aid workers to discover what next year could hold

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