The multimillionaire said on Instagram that he “can’t and won’t be associated with a fascist country.”
Author: Anton Troianovski
Putin Says Russia Is Battling ‘Strange’ Western Elites
Ahead of U.S. elections, the Russian leader sounded like some right-wing Westerners, saying his fight is not with those in the West who hold “traditional values.”
Memorial, a Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Has Been Targeted by Putin in Russia
The organization “is based on the notion that confronting past crimes is essential in preventing new ones,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee said.
Putin Signs Annexation Laws as Russia Loses Ground in Ukraine
Russian state television trumpeted the news, while playing down or ignoring the fact that Moscow’s forces are in retreat in multiple parts of the front line.
Putin Supporters Enraged By Russian Retreat From Lyman
The criticism of the Kremlin after Russia retreated from the key rail hub on Saturday came not just from pro-war commentators on social media, but from two senior allies of Mr. Putin.
Putin Concedes That Some Men Were Wrongly Drafted
The Russian president’s remarks came after anger with the draft spilled over into street protests across Russia.
Putin to Announce Ukraine Annexation Plans on Friday
There was no sign that any other country would recognize Russia’s move, but Mr. Putin may try to use the plans to shift attention away from his losses on the battlefield.
Putin’s Draft Draws Resistance in Russia’s Far-Flung Regions
Villagers, activists and some elected officials asked why the conscription drive seemed to be hitting poor, remote areas hardest, while pro-war hawks criticized it as chaotic.