Inside his grand palace, Lukashenko speaks out on Putin, Prigozhin and the Wagner mutiny

Kyiv Power Stations Strike: Putin's chilling one-word warning after blackout hits 200,000 | Oneindia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said his forces launched an attack that destroyed the largest power-generating plant in the Kyiv region in retaliation for assaults against his own country’s energy sector. Putin insisted that Russia was "obliged" to launch strikes on Ukrainian energy sites. The repeated attacks on civilian power stations have sparked outrage from Ukraine's allies. Speaking to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, President Putin argued that the attacks were only in response to Kyiv's attacks on Russian targets. #KyivPowerStation #PutinWarning #Blackout #KyivAttack #PowerStationStrike #Ukraine #VladimirPutin #SecurityConcerns #EnergyCrisis #InternationalNews #RussiaUkraineWar ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Putin's Ally Robert Fico Shot: Slovakia PM Assassination Attempt Jaw-Dropping Moment

Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia was shot outside the House of Culture in Handlova, causing shockwaves throughout the nation. The incident, involving four shots, led to swift law enforcement action, with a suspect detained and the scene cordoned off. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Lubos Blaha confirmed the attack, prompting an adjournment of parliamentary proceedings. Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova and political opposition leader Michal Šimečka condemned the assault, expressing concern for Fico's recovery. A circulated video captured the chaotic aftermath as Fico was assisted into a waiting vehicle, though his condition remained uncertain. The shooting has reignited debates about Fico's leadership, marked by polarising rhetoric and controversial policies. As Slovakia grapples with the attack's aftermath, questions linger over its impact on political stability. #Slovakia #RobertFico #PrimeMinister #Attack #SuspectDetained #Police #Shooting #Turmoil #PoliticalCrisis #Leadership #Security #PrayersForFico #Stability #LawEnforcement #CurrentEvents ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.124~

Blinken Plays 'Rock N Roll' As Zelesnky Receives Another Defeat From Putin In Deadly Kharkiv War

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken surprises patrons at a Kyiv basement bar with an impromptu jam session alongside a local band. Watch as Blinken strums his guitar to Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World," spreading a message of solidarity with Ukraine through music. #AntonyBlinken #USUkraineRelations #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraineTensions #BlinkenUkrainianBand #Kyiv #VolodomyrZelenskyy #JoeBiden #VladimirPutin #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~

Biden Signs Bill Banning Russian Uranium Imports

Biden Signs Bill , Banning Russian Uranium Imports. The U.S. president signed the bipartisan bill into law on March 13, 'The Guardian' reports. . The measure is viewed as another avenue of pressure against Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine. The measure is viewed as another avenue of pressure against Vladimir Putin's attack on Ukraine. Enriched uranium is used to fuel nuclear power plants. Russia supplies the world with most of it, 'The Guardian' reports. Approximately 24% of the uranium used by nuclear power plants in the U.S. is provided by Russia. The import ban will begin in 90 days. However, the Department of Energy (DOE) will be permitted to issue waivers if supplies run low until 2028. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the new law will... . ... “strengthen our nation’s energy and economic security by reducing, and ultimately eliminating, our reliance on Russia for civilian nuclear power.”. According to a U.S. House report, one U.S. conversion facility will soon be able to provide about “40% of U.S. market demand in the near term.”. According to a U.S. House report, one U.S. conversion facility will soon be able to provide about “40% of U.S. market demand in the near term.”. Meanwhile, Canada, France, Japan and other countries will help America sustain its uranium supply via an “allied alternative,” said Kathryn Huff, the DOE’s assistant secretary for nuclear

Putin's New Move Rocks Russia: President Orders Arrest Of Own Defence Official Amid War

Amid a cabinet reshuffle by President Putin, a senior Defense Ministry official, Lt. Gen. Yury Kuznetsov, was arrested on bribery charges, highlighting a crackdown on corruption within Russia's military. Kuznetsov faces severe charges, with authorities uncovering a significant sum of cash and luxury items. Putin's replacement of Sergei Shoigu as defence minister and the nomination of Andrei Belousov signal potential further purges within the ministry. Shoigu's deputy's recent arrest has raised speculation about Shoigu's future, amidst scrutiny over Russia's military strategy in Ukraine, where Ukrainian resistance has proven formidable, causing setbacks for Russian forces. The implications of these internal power shifts remain uncertain as Russia navigates the ongoing conflict. #Putin #Russia #DefenseOfficial #Arrest #War #SergeiShoigu #Military #Crisis #Security #PutinMoves #ArrestOrder #DefenseMinistry #ShoiguSacked #PutinAction #RussianPolitics ~HT.178~GR.121~PR.152~ED.103~

Man accused of arson plot for Wagner Group appears in court

A British man who allegedly plotted the arson attacks on Ukrainian-linked businesses in London for the Wagner Group is set to face trial next year. Dylan Earl is the first to be charged under the new National Security Act 2023. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn