As the Kremlin’s military launched another cruise missile barrage at Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the West’s “untamed ambitions, arrogance, and impunity” are igniting “a real war” against the nation during his nation’s customary Victory Day ceremony on Moscow’s Red Square on Tuesday.
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with Lt. Col. & DoD Senior Intel Operative (Ret). Tony Shaffer
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The Kremlin accused the United States of coordinating the drone attack on Moscow’s Kremlin citadel, which they claim was intended to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Pope Francis said on Sunday that the Vatican is actively involved in efforts to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and that it is also prepared to assist in the return of Ukrainian children who have allegedly been abducted to Russia or territories held by Russian forces.
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Due to low birth rates, significant emigration, alarming health statistics, and the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia is experiencing a historic demographic loss.
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The military draft system in Russia is set to be overhauled, making it “nearly impossible” to avoid military conscription.
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