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Why are Russians pulling billions from banks? Fears of Putin’s asset grab grow

Russians are pulling billions from banks as fears grow over Putin seizing private money, while capital flight adds pressure to Russia's war-hit economy.
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 11:01 pm IST

Putin's visit to disputed Kuril Islands sparks row between Russia and Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin tastes products as he visits the Yasny fish processing complex at Kitovoye village on the Iturup Island, the largest of the Kuril Islands.
Published on Aug 13, 2026 03:26 pm IST

'Will respond in kind': Putin's warning to Europe over seizure of Russian ships

Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits the Russian Navy's guided missile cruiser Varyag as he oversees the final stage of a Pacific Fleet's naval drills on far eastern Sakhalin Island
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 04:38 pm IST

12 dead, 39 injured in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Nizhnekamsk

Ukrainian servicemen launches a Vampire combat drone before flying over positions of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia region
Updated on Aug 10, 2026 03:07 pm IST

Scripting an endgame in the Russia-Ukraine war

Putin has already seen security forces challenge the regime due to failures in Ukraine with the Prigozhin mutiny in 2023.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 10:02 pm IST