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32 Tanks Enter Ukraine from Russia: Kiev

32 Tanks Enter Ukraine from Russia: Kiev

A column of 32 tanks and other heavy weapons has entered Ukraine from Russia, the Ukrainian military said Friday, after the latest fighting left five dead and at least 31 injured. Military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said a convoy made up

Russia's Putin, EU's Barroso Burnt on British Bonfires

Russia's Putin, EU's Barroso Burnt on British Bonfires

Russian President Vladimir Putin in nothing but green underwear and European leader Jose Manuel Barroso are among those being paraded and burned during traditional British bonfire celebrations this week. Effigies of the two leaders were unveiled as part of Guy

Putin Cannot Avoid Me: Australia PM

Putin Cannot Avoid Me: Australia PM

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Wednesday warned Vladimir Putin he will not be able to avoid a “conversation” over the loss of Australian lives in the downing of Flight MH17 over Ukraine. Last month Abbott vowed to “shirtfront” the

Forbes Declares Putin World's Most Power Person

Forbes Declares Putin World's Most Power Person

Russian president Vladimir Putin in the most powerful man in the world, according to Forbes magazine. In news that will come as a blow to Barack Obama, the US president was beaten into second place by the Russian leader, with

Putin Beats Obama Again in Forbes Power Ranking

Putin Beats Obama Again in Forbes Power Ranking

(AFP) — For a second year in a row, Russian President Vladimir Putin has beaten Barack Obama to the title of world’s most powerful leader as ranked by Forbes. In a year in which Russia annexed Crimea, stoked a conflict

Back to Cold War as Russia Probes NATO Defences

Back to Cold War as Russia Probes NATO Defences

Nuclear-capable Russian bombers in European airspace, NATO intercepts, a foreign submarine in Swedish waters — the fall-out from the Ukraine crisis feels like a return to Cold War days. NATO has intercepted Russian aircraft on more than 100 occasions so