Putin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in the mass prisoner swap? Now Krasikov, 58, is being released by Germany, where he has been imprisoned for murder. World 01 Aug, 2024
Key events of Vladimir Putin's 24 years in power in Russia Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: World 07 May, 2024
World Happiness Report places Nepal in 93rd ranking The World Happiness Report for 2024, released on Wednesday, has placed Nepal in the 93rd rank out of 143 countries listed. Nepal 21 Mar, 2024
Key events in Vladimir Putin's more than two decades in power in Russia Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: World 08 Dec, 2023
Russian mercenary group revolt against Moscow fizzles but exposes vulnerabilities The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat. World 25 Jun, 2023
Abandoned Russian base holds secrets of retreat in Ukraine The Russian soldiers had fled weeks before. But they left their traces everywhere. World 26 Oct, 2022
Russia destroys power and water infrastructure across Ukraine Putin has dismissed Zelenskiy as a puppet of Washington, which has given Kyiv more than $17.5 billion in security aid. World 18 Oct, 2022
Russia launches biggest air strikes since start of Ukraine war in revenge for Crimea bridge Missiles tore into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the centre of the capital Kyiv. World 10 Oct, 2022
More than 250 Ukrainian troops surrender as Kyiv orders Mariupol to yield Ukraine's military said on Tuesday it aimed to evacuate its remaining soldiers from their last stronghold in Mariupol, as fighters that have held out for 82 days began to surrender, heralding the end of Europe's bloodiest battle in decades. World 17 May, 2022
Zelenskiy warns Russia is eyeing other countries after Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Russia's invasion of his country was just the beginning and that Moscow has designs on capturing other countries, after a Russian general said it wants full control over southern Ukraine. World 23 Apr, 2022
Top Putin ally says Russia will capture Mariupol on Thursday A top ally of President Vladimir Putin said Russian forces will seize the last main stronghold of resistance in the besieged city of Mariupol on Thursday, after Ukraine proposed talks on evacuating troops and civilians there. World 21 Apr, 2022
Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' all-out assault on east Ukraine Russia launched its long-awaited all-out assault on east Ukraine on Tuesday, unleashing thousands of troops in what Ukraine described as the Battle of the Donbas, a campaign to seize two provinces and salvage a battlefield victory. World 19 Apr, 2022
