Ukraine's recent rout of Russian forces left the Kremlin with no good options
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Ukraine's recent rout of Russian forces left the Kremlin with no good options
Russian president also warned West not to intervene
World leaders have reacted to Vladimir Putin’s chilling speech announcing the partial mobilisation of troops in Russia.
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He led the country through difficult and “dramatic” times, the Russian president said
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Moscow’s ally has modified its warplanes to deploy Russian weapons, the president claimed
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The murder of journalist Darya Dugina was committed by a Ukrainian national, the Federal Security Service claims
"I know Putin too well," he told NBC News.
Investigators suspect an improvised explosive device was used
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