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TAKE CONTROL
Putin
DIRECT HIT
The commander of Russia’s infamous Black Sea Fleet was killed along with more than 30 officers in Friday’s missile attack on the fleet’s HQ, according to Ukraine.
LAP OF LUXURY
Two-time pole vault gold medalist and military officer Yelena Isinbayeva has allegedly surfaced in an unlikely location.
opinion
THE CZAR HAS NO CLOTHES
The world assumed the Russian leader was a cunning and formidable adversary. Then he launched a disastrous war that has devastated his own country.
‘THERE HE IS, IN THE FLESH’
Russian pundits were furious over Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine, questioning whether or not a “retaliatory strike” is in order.
RED LINE
Top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken warned China against “crossing that line” by arming Russia.
opinion
PAYBACK
The U.S. was totally seduced by the money flowing out of Russia and helped Putin become all-powerful. The last year has shown us the consequences.
LET THEM EAT ANTS
The brutal economic reality of a long war is beginning to dawn on even the most ardent pro-Putin propagandists, as Russia prepares for misery at home.