Putin’s new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might ‘snap’

Fitness videos, makeup tutorials — and now a viral manifesto on the growing problems plaguing Russia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A celebrity influencer’s direct warning to Vladimir Putin that his people might “snap” has prompted a rare acknowledgment of public criticism from the Kremlin. … Read more

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Putin’s Orthodox Easter ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire on Sunday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire over the Orthodox Easter weekend, ordering Russian forces to halt hostilities from 4 p.m. on Saturday until the end of Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire but … Read more

After 16 years in power, Putin’s closest friend in Europe faces a pivotal election

He is no liberal, but rather a moderate conservative figure who has seized on Hungarians’ dissatisfaction with rising living costs, corruption and crumbling public services. Orbán’s pitch has largely centered around Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine. He has singled out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for frequent attacks, echoing his earlier campaigns that heavily targeted the … Read more