Ukraine’s underwater strike on the Kerch Bridge targeted both a strategic supply route and a powerful symbol of Russian ...

It was in judo class at the age of 12 that Putin met one of his lifelong friends: Arkady Rotenberg. The pair remained close, and in the cloak-and-dagger world of Russian politics, it would be old ...

Putin announced the first ceasefire when the ... Victory Day is one of the most important holidays — a symbol of their "struggle," especially under present circumstances. Additionally, this ...

Bill Clinton even attended in 1995. But today’s Victory Day is no longer solely about the past but rather stands as a symbol of Putin’s vision for the future. Troops from China, North Korea ...

When Putin finished speaking ... Throughout Russian history, prominent athletes have been elevated as national symbols. During the Soviet era, they were awarded state honors and military titles ...