The mixed messages underscored the lack of clarity over President Vladimir V. Putin’s goals in the invasion.
Author: Anton Troianovski
Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks Signal Progress, but No End to War Is in Sight
Russia said it would “drastically” reduce military activity around Kyiv, while Ukraine said it would be willing to accept neutrality and discuss territorial claims to resolve the conflict.
Fed Up With Deadly Propaganda, Some Russian Journalists Quit
At least four state television employees have publicly resigned, citing regret for their roles in promoting false narratives about Ukraine.
Putin’s Climate Envoy Steps Down, Reportedly Over the Ukraine War
The envoy, Anatoly Chubais, was reported to have become the senior-most Russian government official to quit over the invasion.
Why Vladimir Putin Invokes Nazis to Justify His Invasion of Ukraine
The language of Russia’s invasion has been dominated by the word “Nazi” — a puzzling assertion about a country whose leader is Jewish.
Putin Assails Russians Who Back the West, Signaling More Repression
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia denigrated European and American leaders, and Russians who disagreed with him. Analysts fear his remarks could signal a new wave of repression.
Anti-War Protester Storms a Live Broadcast on Russia’s Most-Watched News Show
The intervention by a state TV employee underscored how dissent is seeping into the public sphere in Russia, despite the Kremlin’s crackdown on anyone who challenges its official narrative of the invasion.
Facing Economic Calamity, Putin Talks of Nationalizing Western Businesses
With the ruble collapsing, the economy contracting and people abandoning the country, Russia’s leader talks of a Western plot to destroy the country.
Police Arrest More Than 3,000 People As Protests Grow Across Russia
An activist group that tracks protests found demonstrations in nearly 50 cities on Sunday.
Russia’s Stock Market Closes and Ruble Crashes as Sanctions Hit
The hectic moves were the first signs that Western sanctions were shaking the foundations of Russia’s economy.