Putin Developed ‘Certain Immunity’ Against Personal Attacks Over Past 20 Years, His Spokesman Says

The Russian president has faced numerous accusations, which routinely are poorly substantiated, over the years – from claims about alleged human rights violations in his country to purported allegations about the threat that Russia poses to its neighbours. … Read More >Putin Developed ‘Certain Immunity’ Against Personal Attacks Over Past 20 Years, His Spokesman Says

‘He compares himself to Jesus’: Putin’s spokesman says Navalny gripped by ‘megalomania’ after state ‘assassination’ accusations

Alexey Navalny has a persecution complex and believes he is a messiah figure. That’s according to Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov, offering a personal opinion rather than speaking on behalf of Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. … Read More >‘He compares himself to Jesus’: Putin’s spokesman says Navalny gripped by ‘megalomania’ after state ‘assassination’ accusations

This is ‘bulls**t’: Kremlin uses English expletive to lash Sunday Times article accusing Russian state of poisoning Navalny twice

President Putin’s spokesman blasted a report from the Sunday Times claiming Moscow tried to poison opposition figure Alexey Navalny twice last summer with the lethal Novichok nerve agent, said to be the world’s most powerful. … Read More >This is ‘bulls**t’: Kremlin uses English expletive to lash Sunday Times article accusing Russian state of poisoning Navalny twice

Kremlin says coronavirus situation ‘tense but under control’ as Omsk region health chief fired over shortage of beds

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman sought to reassure Russians on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic in the country is under control. Meanwhile, a number of cities across the country are bracing for a rise in cases. … Read More >Kremlin says coronavirus situation ‘tense but under control’ as Omsk region health chief fired over shortage of beds

Comments by Russia on US election like ‘red rag to a bull’ but uncertainty ‘could negatively affect global affairs,’ Kremlin says

As the US election drags on without a conclusive winner, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has warned that continued political chaos in Washington could have ramifications far beyond America’s borders. … Read More >Comments by Russia on US election like ‘red rag to a bull’ but uncertainty ‘could negatively affect global affairs,’ Kremlin says

Trump & Putin may have spoken for last time: No plans for leaders to meet or speak before November US election, Kremlin says

Future historians may dwell on the fact that for all the US media hysteria about a supposedly close relationship between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, they haven’t actually met very often. … Read More >Trump & Putin may have spoken for last time: No plans for leaders to meet or speak before November US election, Kremlin says