A prominent Russian nationalist writer, Zakhar Prilepin, was wounded in a car bombing that killed his driver on Saturday and investigators said a detained suspect admitted acting on behalf of Ukraine.

Russia blames Ukraine for car bombing that injured pro-Putin novelist Zakhar Prilepin, killed driver

Russia's Wagner paramilitary, which has been at the forefront of the monthslong battle to capture Bakhmut, announced it shall withdraw from the region on May 10. Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a statement on Friday that the lack of ammunition was the reason for the withdrawal.

Russia's Wagner Group decides to withdraw from Bakhmut due to shortage of ammunition

<p>Russian president Vladimir Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack&nbsp;on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President.&nbsp;The disclosure&nbsp;raises concerns about whether the US and its European allies may have been better prepared for the attack in 2014 when Russia invaded the Donbas&nbsp;and annexed Crimea.</p>

<p>At the 2011 World Economic Forum in Davos, Clinton claimed to have spoken with the Russian president. During the discussion, Putin brought up the 1994 Memorandum,&nbsp;which required Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan to give up the nuclear arsenals they had received from the Soviet Union in exchange for assurance&nbsp;that their sovereignty would be respected "within existing borders."</p>

<p>Boris Yeltsin signed it on behalf of Russia, Bill Clinton on behalf of the US, and John Major on behalf of the UK, which served as a third guaranteeing country.</p>

<p>“Putin told me in 2011, three years before he took Crimea, that he did not agree with the agreement I made with Boris Yeltsin, that they would respect Ukraine’s territory if they gave up their nuclear weapons,” Clinton said on Thursday at a public discussion at&nbsp;92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural and community centre in New York, as reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Putin said to me: ‘… I know Boris agreed to go along with you and John Major and Nato, but he never got it through the Duma [Russian parliament]. We have our extreme nationalists too. I don’t agree with it and I do not support it and I’m not bound by it," he added.</p>

<p>“I knew from that day forward, it was just a matter of time,” the former president added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Maidan revolution and the change in government in Kyiv earlier that year meant that Ukraine had become a different state, according to Putin, who asserted that Russia was not bound by the Budapest Memorandum after seizing Crimea in 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In respect to this state, we have not signed any obligatory documents,” he said.</p>

<p>His meeting with Clinton, however, reveals that Putin had already made up his mind about severing the agreement years before the Maidan uprising.</p>

<h2><strong>Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In February 2014, during the most catastrophic stages of the EuroMaidan Revolution that finally led to the ousting of Viktor Yanukovych, the pro-Russian former president of Ukraine, Russia invaded the Crimean Peninsula.</p>

<p>Around 30,000 Russian troops entered Crimea while Yanukovych's pro-Russian regime massacred protesters in central Kiev, and they took control of the peninsula by early March 2014.</p>

<p>In some ways, the event started Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Since then, the Russian military has kept control over Crimea.</p>

<p>With the exception of a small number of nations who are associated with Russia, many nations have publicly denounced the unlawful takeover of Crimea and continue to recognise it as being a part of Ukraine, as reported by the Kyiv Independent.&nbsp;<br />
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Russian president Vladimir Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President.

Russian president Vladimir Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President. The disclosure raises concerns about whether the US and its European allies may have been better prepared for the attack in 2014 when Russia invaded the Donbas and annexed Crimea. At the 2011 World Economic Forum in Davos, Clinton claimed to have spoken with the Russian president. During the discussion, Putin brought up the 1994 Memorandum, which required Ukraine, Belarus, and Kazakhstan to give up the nuclear arsenals they had received from the Soviet Union in exchange for assurance that their sovereignty would be respected "within existing borders." Boris Yeltsin signed it on behalf of Russia, Bill Clinton on behalf of the US, and John Major on behalf of the UK, which served as a third guaranteeing country. “Putin told me in 2011, three years before he took Crimea, that he did not agree with the agreement I made with Boris Yeltsin, that they would respect Ukraine’s territory if they gave up their nuclear weapons,” Clinton said on Thursday at a public discussion at 92nd Street Y, a Jewish cultural and community centre in New York, as reported by the Guardian. “Putin said to me: ‘… I know Boris agreed to go along with you and John Major and Nato, but he never got it through the Duma [Russian parliament]. We have our extreme nationalists too. I don’t agree with it and I do not support it and I’m not bound by it," he added. “I knew from that day forward, it was just a matter of time,” the former president added. The Maidan revolution and the change in government in Kyiv earlier that year meant that Ukraine had become a different state, according to Putin, who asserted that Russia was not bound by the Budapest Memorandum after seizing Crimea in 2014. “In respect to this state, we have not signed any obligatory documents,” he said. His meeting with Clinton, however, reveals that Putin had already made up his mind about severing the agreement years before the Maidan uprising. Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 In February 2014, during the most catastrophic stages of the EuroMaidan Revolution that finally led to the ousting of Viktor Yanukovych, the pro-Russian former president of Ukraine, Russia invaded the Crimean Peninsula. Around 30,000 Russian troops entered Crimea while Yanukovych's pro-Russian regime massacred protesters in central Kiev, and they took control of the peninsula by early March 2014. In some ways, the event started Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Since then, the Russian military has kept control over Crimea. With the exception of a small number of nations who are associated with Russia, many nations have publicly denounced the unlawful takeover of Crimea and continue to recognise it as being a part of Ukraine, as reported by the Kyiv Independent. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The United States on Thursday rejected Russia's “ludicrous” claim of being involved in the purported drone attack on the Kremlin, according to a report. “I would just tell you Mr. (Dmitry) Peskov's lying. I mean, it's obviously a ludicrous claim. The United States had nothing to do with this.

US rejects 'ludicrous' Russian claim it planned Kremlin drone attack

The Kremlin on Thursday accused the United States of playing the role of 'mastermind' in the drone attack which took place over the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin and was claimed to have been carried out by Ukraine.

Russia calls US `mastermind` of drone attack in Kremlin

US rejects ‘ludicrous’ Russian claim it planned

The US has denied Russian claims it masterminded an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin on Wednesday aimed at assassinating President Vladimir Putin. A day after accusing Ukraine of carrying out the alleged attack, Mr Putin's spokesman said it had been done with Washington's support.

Russia claims US behind Ukraine drone attack on the Kremlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to pay a surprise visit to The Hague, home to the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Zelensky defies threats of ‘elimination’ after Moscow claimed Ukraine tried to kill Putin

In a major news development, there has been a 'failed' assassination attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin, claims Russia. Russia said that two Ukrainian drones attacked Kremlin overnight and it downed the drones with no victims or material damage to the Kremlin.

Putin assassination attempt: Drones crash few kms from industrial park Putin was planning to visit

More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, in the battle zone things now could be heading for a change. So, are we on the brink of a new chapter in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Did Ukraine try to assassinate Russian President Putin?

After the alleged assassination attempt of the Russian President, Moscow says US was the mastermind behind the drone attack and Ukraine only does what it is told to do. But, both the US and Ukraine have rebuffed the claims made by Russia. So the mystery still remains who tried to assassinate Vladimir Putin.

The unsuccessful attempt to assassinate Russian President Putin

Russia says it downed two drones that targeted the Kremlin in Moscow last night and accused Ukraine of attempting to kill President Vladimir Putin.

Russia accuses Ukraine of Putin drone assassination attempt

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe- Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to kill President Vladimir Putin. It claimed it shot down two drones which were used in the alleged attack. Moscow also claimed that the US has played role of mastermind behind this deadly drone attack.

Plot to kill Putin: US mastermind behind deadly drone attack, says Moscow | WION Speed News

<p><strong>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky</strong> Thursday insisted that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be brought to justice for his war crimes in Ukraine. Zelensky made this statement while delivering a speech at The Hague, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based. While referring to Putin, Zelensky said, “We all want to see a different Vladimir here in the Hague, the one who deserves to be sanctioned for his criminal actions here, in the capital of international law."</p>

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<p>“I'm sure we will see that happen when we win," he said, adding,&nbsp;"Whoever brings war must receive judgement."&nbsp;The ICC in March had issued an arrest warrant for Putin for allegedly deporting children from war-ravaged regions of Ukraine. On the flip side, Russia has rejected ICC’s allegations and jurisdiction over its conflict with Ukraine, which it prefers to call a “special military operation.”</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine not seeking NATO membership during war</strong></h2>

<p>Zelensky on Thursday clarified that his country will not join NATO during the war with Russia. "We are realistic, we know we will not be in NATO during the war," he said after meeting&nbsp;Dutch and Belgian Prime Ministers Mark Rutte and Alexander De Croo. He further added, "But we want a very clear message that we will be in NATO after the war."</p>

<h2><strong>Key points from Zelensky’s speech at The Hague</strong></h2>

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	<li>Zelensky again called for setting up a war tribunal to hold Russia accountable for its “war crimes” in Ukraine.</li>
	<li>Zelensky claimed that Russia committed 6,000 war crimes in April alone, which led to the death of at least 207 Ukrainian civilians, including children.</li>
	<li>He also thanked the Dutch leadership for its unwavering support of Ukraine and for supplying it with weapons. He reiterated that a war is won by “force of arms.”</li>
	<li>He referred to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as “the war we didn't want, the one we have to make the last - and we will do it"</li>
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<h2><strong>The speech comes in the backdrop of ‘Ukraine drone strike’ controversy</strong></h2>

<p>Zelensky delivered his speech in The Hague a day after Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kremlin with its kamikaze drone. The Kremlin said it perceives the attack as an attempt on Putin’s life.</p>

<p>Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called for the “physical elimination” of Zelensky. The leader said, “After today's terrorist attack, there are no options left aside from the physical elimination of Zelensky and his cabal."</p>

<h2><strong>Russia accuses the US of masterminding the attack</strong></h2>

<p>The Kremlin on Thursday blamed the US for orchestrating the drone attack. The Kremlin said in a statement, "Decisions on such attacks are not made in Kyiv but in Washington. Kyiv only does what it is told to do."</p>

<p>Ukraine has denied its involvement in the attack, while some reports suggest that Russia could have staged this attack to use this as a pretext for the impending escalation.</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky meets with the ICC president</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with ICC President&nbsp;Piotr Hofmanski on Thursday in The Hague for talks. The details of the talks were not made public. This was Zelensky's first official visit to the Netherlands, and he spent under one hour at the ICC's headquarters.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday insisted that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be brought to justice for his war crimes in Ukraine. Zelensky made this statement while delivering a speech at The Hague, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday insisted that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be brought to justice for his war crimes in Ukraine. Zelensky made this statement while delivering a speech at The Hague, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based. While referring to Putin, Zelensky said, “We all want to see a different Vladimir here in the Hague, the one who deserves to be sanctioned for his criminal actions here, in the capital of international law." Watch: War at Ukraine: Russia opens probe into Kremlin attack | Russia-Ukraine War × “I'm sure we will see that happen when we win," he said, adding, "Whoever brings war must receive judgement." The ICC in March had issued an arrest warrant for Putin for allegedly deporting children from war-ravaged regions of Ukraine. On the flip side, Russia has rejected ICC’s allegations and jurisdiction over its conflict with Ukraine, which it prefers to call a “special military operation.” Ukraine not seeking NATO membership during war Zelensky on Thursday clarified that his country will not join NATO during the war with Russia. "We are realistic, we know we will not be in NATO during the war," he said after meeting Dutch and Belgian Prime Ministers Mark Rutte and Alexander De Croo. He further added, "But we want a very clear message that we will be in NATO after the war." Key points from Zelensky’s speech at The Hague Zelensky again called for setting up a war tribunal to hold Russia accountable for its “war crimes” in Ukraine. Zelensky claimed that Russia committed 6,000 war crimes in April alone, which led to the death of at least 207 Ukrainian civilians, including children. He also thanked the Dutch leadership for its unwavering support of Ukraine and for supplying it with weapons. He reiterated that a war is won by “force of arms.” He referred to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as “the war we didn't want, the one we have to make the last - and we will do it" The speech comes in the backdrop of ‘Ukraine drone strike’ controversy Zelensky delivered his speech in The Hague a day after Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kremlin with its kamikaze drone. The Kremlin said it perceives the attack as an attempt on Putin’s life. Russia's ex-president Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called for the “physical elimination” of Zelensky. The leader said, “After today's terrorist attack, there are no options left aside from the physical elimination of Zelensky and his cabal." Russia accuses the US of masterminding the attack The Kremlin on Thursday blamed the US for orchestrating the drone attack. The Kremlin said in a statement, "Decisions on such attacks are not made in Kyiv but in Washington. Kyiv only does what it is told to do." Ukraine has denied its involvement in the attack, while some reports suggest that Russia could have staged this attack to use this as a pretext for the impending escalation. Zelensky meets with the ICC president Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with ICC President Piotr Hofmanski on Thursday in The Hague for talks. The details of the talks were not made public. This was Zelensky's first official visit to the Netherlands, and he spent under one hour at the ICC's headquarters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ukraine will not join NATO during war, Zelensky says after meeting European leaders

Ukraine President Zelensky has denied that his country carried out alleged 'Drone attack' which Russia says was an attempt to kill Russian President Putin.

Russia alleges US planned Kremlin attack, Ukraine carries it

Russia on Wednesday opened a terrorism probe after Moscow said it shot down two drones aimed at President Vladimir Putin's residence and accused Ukraine of a "terrorist" assassination attempt.

Russia opens terrorism probe into Kremlin drone attack

Tensions are rising between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has come forward and denied Moscow's claim that Kyiv attempted to assassinate the Russian president. Moscow has now banned drones in the area.

Putin assassination attempt: We have nothing to do with Kremlin attack, says Kyiv

<p>After Russia alleged that President Vladimir Putin was targeted by Ukraine in a 'drone assassination attack', the deputy chairman of the country's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called for killing Ukrainian President <span>Volodymyr&nbsp; Zelensky. </span>"There are no other options left other than the physical elimination of Ukrainian President <span>Volodymyr</span> Zelensky and his clique," Medvedev said in a strongly-worded statement, reported TASS news agency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Medvedev gave out the warning to Zelensky on Wednesday on his Telegram channel. He wrote, "After today's terrorist attack, there are no options left other than the physical elimination of Zelensky and his clique," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said it "is not even needed for signing an instrument of unconditional surrender. Hitler, as is known, did not sign it either. There will always be some substitute."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This came after Kremlin claimed earlier that it was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight. As per Russia, Ukraine's game plan was to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin.&nbsp; Kremlin termed it a "planned terrorist attack" to take out Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The drone attack triggered a strong reaction from Moscow, which vowed it would take "retaliatory measures." "Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the Kremlin press service said in a statement.</p>

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<p>"We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 parade," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack.</p>

<p>“Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said.</p>

<p>The war in Ukraine is taking a significant turn as Kyiv strengthens its spring counteroffensive after a gruelling winter. It is more than a year now and the Russia-Ukraine war is going on. The attacks and counterattacks have intensified in the last few days, and Russian oil depots in Crimea have been attacked by Ukrainian drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the drone attack, a Russian minister said on Thursday that Ukraine's alleged attempt to take out Putin was not only an attack on him but also on the Russian society.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Leader of the ruling United Russia party’s faction in the State Duma Vladimir Vasilyev wrote on his Telegram, "The attack on the Kremlin, assassination attempts on political leaders, acts of sabotage at railways, electricity transmission lines, and infrastructure facilities, including the explosion of the Crimean Bridge, and gas pipeline blasts, are the facts of terrorist activities of the Kiev regime and its sponsors."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today, terrorism has raised it head again and is targeting the very heart of Russia. Attacks targeting the president are targeting each one of us. To thwart them, maximal consolidation, vigilance, cooperation with law enforcement agencies and special services are need. And the most important thing is understanding that all of us must defend the motherland and the president," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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After Russia alleged that President Vladimir Putin was targeted by Ukraine in a 'drone assassination attack', the deputy chairman of the country's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called for killing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

After Russia alleged that President Vladimir Putin was targeted by Ukraine in a 'drone assassination attack', the deputy chairman of the country's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called for killing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "There are no other options left other than the physical elimination of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his clique," Medvedev said in a strongly-worded statement, reported TASS news agency. Also Read | Wagner leader says Ukraine counter-offensive has begun; Death toll from Kherson shelling rises to 21 Medvedev gave out the warning to Zelensky on Wednesday on his Telegram channel. He wrote, "After today's terrorist attack, there are no options left other than the physical elimination of Zelensky and his clique," he said. He also said it "is not even needed for signing an instrument of unconditional surrender. Hitler, as is known, did not sign it either. There will always be some substitute." Also Read | At least 14 killed, 25 injured after road accident in Egypt: Reports This came after Kremlin claimed earlier that it was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight. As per Russia, Ukraine's game plan was to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin termed it a "planned terrorist attack" to take out Putin. The drone attack triggered a strong reaction from Moscow, which vowed it would take "retaliatory measures." "Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the Kremlin press service said in a statement. Watch | Iran seizes Panama-flagged oil tanker in Tehran on judicial order | World News | WION × "We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 parade," the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack. “Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said. The war in Ukraine is taking a significant turn as Kyiv strengthens its spring counteroffensive after a gruelling winter. It is more than a year now and the Russia-Ukraine war is going on. The attacks and counterattacks have intensified in the last few days, and Russian oil depots in Crimea have been attacked by Ukrainian drones. After the drone attack, a Russian minister said on Thursday that Ukraine's alleged attempt to take out Putin was not only an attack on him but also on the Russian society. Leader of the ruling United Russia party’s faction in the State Duma Vladimir Vasilyev wrote on his Telegram, "The attack on the Kremlin, assassination attempts on political leaders, acts of sabotage at railways, electricity transmission lines, and infrastructure facilities, including the explosion of the Crimean Bridge, and gas pipeline blasts, are the facts of terrorist activities of the Kiev regime and its sponsors." "Today, terrorism has raised it head again and is targeting the very heart of Russia. Attacks targeting the president are targeting each one of us. To thwart them, maximal consolidation, vigilance, cooperation with law enforcement agencies and special services are need. And the most important thing is understanding that all of us must defend the motherland and the president," he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Russia says Ukraine used Kamikaze drone to assassinate Putin | WION Fineprint

Russia says it had shot down two drones aimed at president Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence in what it called a Ukrainian terrorist assassination attempt. Kyiv says it has nothing to do with the alleged attack and suggested it was staged by Moscow.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin, Ukraine rubbishes charges

Russia says it shot down two "Ukrainian drones" over the Kremlin, claims Kyiv attempted to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

Russia: Ukraine attempted Putin's Assassination using  Kamikaze drones

A fuel depot was on fire early on Wednesday near a crucial bridge linking Russia's mainland with Crimea, a Russian official said, days after Moscow blamed Ukraine for an attack that set fire to an oil depot in Sevastopol.

Fuel depot ablaze near key Crimea bridge in Russia

On Tech It Out, we keep showing how countries around the world are improving their drone technologies to take on rivals. In this video, we focus on Russia. Watch this story and see what Moscow is up to.

Russia to target Ukraine with new combat drone?

More than a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the countries are fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it's 'ready' for counteroffensive

<p>The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, was the subject of two Russian pranksters who pretended to be the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on a phone call. The duo,&nbsp;who are supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin, compelled the head of the Federal Reserve to speak on issues like inflation and how Russia managed its economy in the face of sanctions.</p>

<p>The Fed claimed that it appeared as though Powell's footage had been manipulated. Additionally, it was unable to verify the accuracy of the viral clips of the Fed chief.</p>

<p>According to a BBC report,&nbsp;Powell was heard praising Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, for running the nation's economy in the face of Western sanctions, in one of the viral audio recordings that were widely circulated on Russian television.</p>

<p>Powell discussed a dramatic slowdown in US GDP in another video, which came after the Fed tried to control price increases.</p>

<p>“We would tell you that a recession is almost as likely as very slow growth,” Powell said of expectations for 2023.</p>

<p>“I think that is partly because of us having raised rates quite a bit but this is what it takes to get inflation down,” the Fed chairman said.</p>

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<p>“Chair Powell participated in a conversation in January with someone who misrepresented himself as the Ukrainian president,” a Fed spokesperson said.</p>

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<p>“It was a friendly conversation and took place in a context of our standing in support of the Ukrainian people in this challenging time. No sensitive or confidential information was discussed,” the spokesperson further said.</p>

<p>The Fed spokesperson added that “the matter has been referred to appropriate law enforcement, and out of respect for their efforts, we won’t be commenting further.”</p>

<p>Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov,&nbsp;known as Vovan and Lexus, were the pranksters who pretended to be Zelensky and spoke with Powell.</p>

<p>For many years, the pair has been successful in convincing foreign officials to speak with them. In 2018, the UK declared it thought the Kremlin was behind a prank call to Boris Johnson, who was the country's foreign secretary at the time.</p>

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<p>Vovan and Lexus frequently share footage of their practical jokes only for the purpose of embarrassing Western policymakers. They impersonated Zelenskyy once more in a conversation with Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, earlier this year.</p>

<p>Additionally, they made a spoof call to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, pretending to be the late Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.</p>

<p>They&nbsp;tricked&nbsp;Andrzej Duda, the president of Poland, into believing he was on call last year.</p>

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The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, was the subject of two Russian pranksters who pretended to be the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on a phone call.

The head of the US central bank, Jerome Powell, was the subject of two Russian pranksters who pretended to be the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on a phone call. The duo, who are supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin, compelled the head of the Federal Reserve to speak on issues like inflation and how Russia managed its economy in the face of sanctions. The Fed claimed that it appeared as though Powell's footage had been manipulated. Additionally, it was unable to verify the accuracy of the viral clips of the Fed chief. According to a BBC report, Powell was heard praising Elvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's central bank, for running the nation's economy in the face of Western sanctions, in one of the viral audio recordings that were widely circulated on Russian television. Powell discussed a dramatic slowdown in US GDP in another video, which came after the Fed tried to control price increases. “We would tell you that a recession is almost as likely as very slow growth,” Powell said of expectations for 2023. “I think that is partly because of us having raised rates quite a bit but this is what it takes to get inflation down,” the Fed chairman said. RUSSIAN PRANK CALL THREAD w/Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell - ALL 4 RELEASED PARTS: PART 1: The US economy, inflation & at least 2 future interest rate hikes discussed! pic.twitter.com/noIW0dQDxm — Truth is Everything! (@_Tweets_Truth) April 27, 2023 × “Chair Powell participated in a conversation in January with someone who misrepresented himself as the Ukrainian president,” a Fed spokesperson said. ALSO READ | 'Biden will likely die...': Republican Nikki Haley makes this shocking prediction “It was a friendly conversation and took place in a context of our standing in support of the Ukrainian people in this challenging time. No sensitive or confidential information was discussed,” the spokesperson further said. The Fed spokesperson added that “the matter has been referred to appropriate law enforcement, and out of respect for their efforts, we won’t be commenting further.” Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, known as Vovan and Lexus, were the pranksters who pretended to be Zelensky and spoke with Powell. For many years, the pair has been successful in convincing foreign officials to speak with them. In 2018, the UK declared it thought the Kremlin was behind a prank call to Boris Johnson, who was the country's foreign secretary at the time. ALSO WATCH | US, South Korea security pact will worsen situation, says Kim Jong Un's sister Vovan and Lexus frequently share footage of their practical jokes only for the purpose of embarrassing Western policymakers. They impersonated Zelenskyy once more in a conversation with Christine Lagarde, the head of the European Central Bank, earlier this year. Additionally, they made a spoof call to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, pretending to be the late Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. They tricked Andrzej Duda, the president of Poland, into believing he was on call last year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH: US Fed chair Jerome Powell pranked by Russian impersonators posing as Zelensky

Ukrainian secret service agents tried to assassinate Vladimir Putin with a kamikaze drone carrying explosives - but failed after it crashed a few miles short of their target, as per reports.

Ukraine used ‘kamikaze drone’ in Putin ‘assassination attempt’ : Report

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China and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding on strengthening maritime law enforcement cooperation. But the west is worried that Moscow and Beijing can use the arctic for military purposes. Experts say that it would be interesting to see how NATO responds to Russia and China's challenge at the North Pole.

Intense military build-up in the Arctic

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