The last leader of the erstwhile mighty Soviet empire, Mikhail S. Gorbachev passed away on 30th August 2022 at the ripe age of 91 in a hospital in Moscow. The former General Secretary of the Communist Party of Soviet Union (1985-90) and President of the USSR (1990-91) was the de-facto ruler of the country and is rightly remembered as a leader of global stature who was instrumental in bringing about a revolutionary change in world order.

Putin hasn't forgiven Gorbachev yet

For most of his life, Mikhail Gorbachev has had a love-hate relationship with Putin. The ex-Soviet leader first embraced, then rejected and then embraced the man who came to embody Russia in the eyes of the West. Molly Gambhir tells you all about their relationship.

WION Fineprint | It’s complicated: The Relationship status of Mikhail Gorbachev and Vladimir Putin

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union has passed away at the age of 91. Western leaders are mourning his demise, but the statements from Russia have been brief. Revered by the west, reviled at home, he leaves behind a divided legacy. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas | Mikhail Gorbachev: Soviet Union's last leader dies

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tributes to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who passed away on Tuesday (August 30) aged 91. In a Telegram, Putin wrote that Gorbachev had had a "huge impact on the course of world history".

Putin says Gorbachev had 'huge impact' on world history; Kremlin says he was wrong about 'bloodthirsty' West

The Ukraine crisis has had a wide-ranging impact on many countries, but according to a recent report, the impact on the United States, given its military expenditures is one not many would've predicted.

US' military aid to Ukraine left its own ammunition stockpiles 'uncomfortably low': Report

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet Union leader who ended the Cold War, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91, as per Russian officials. World leaders paid their tributes to the renowned Russian leader.

World leaders pay tribute to the former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed a financial decree under which people who left Ukrainian territory to come to Russia after the latter's invasion will be provided financial benefits.

Vladimir Putin signs a decree to provide financial benefits to Ukrainians arriving in Russia

Even if Kyiv formally renounces its aspirations to join NATO, Moscow would not stop its military campaign in Ukraine, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin's top ally Dmitry Medvedev.

Putin's ally says Moscow would not stop its military campaign in Ukraine even if Kyiv drops NATO hopes

Wednesday (August 24) marked six months since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an all-out attack on neighbouring Ukraine. The day held additional significance for Kyiv because it was on this day, 31 years ago, that the country declared its independence from the Soviet Union.

Ukraine reveals plan to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his 'crime of aggression'

When Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24, many expected a quick victory. Six months later, the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II has turned into a grinding war of attrition. Molly Gambhir tells you what lies next for both Russia and Ukraine.

WION Fineprint | Explained: Where the Ukraine war stands after 6 months

Russia’s counterintelligence agency claimed that the car bomb that killed the daughter of Vladimir Putin’s ally Alexander Dugina was planted by an alleged female Ukrainian spy who then fled to Estonia. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint: Russia says female Ukrainian spy killed daughter of Putin’s ally

Wednesday (August 24) marks Ukraine’s 31 years of independence from Soviet rule and also six months since the Russian invasion often referred to as Moscow's 'special military operation.

US condemns Russia on targeting civilians, warns Moscow plans to hit govt buildings

Ukraine war: Six months that shook the world

As Ukraine prepares to celebrate its 31st Independence Day that marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence after the Soviet Union split, President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia might try to do something "particularly ugly" on the day.

Russia might do something ‘ugly’ on our Independence Day, Zelensky warns Ukrainians

Following Ukraine's last-week success in obtaining a two-year respite on its foreign debt from creditors, Fitch and S&P have raised the war-torn nation's credit rating.

S&P, Fitch upgrade Ukraine's credit rating but warn there's still a chance of default

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived the Soviet-era award of 'Mother Heroine' as the country is battling a demographic crisis fuelled by dropping birth rates.

WION Fineprint: Russia revives soviet-era honorary title called 'Mother Heroine'

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and fears of a nuclear catastrophe, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections of the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine on Friday (August 19) during a phone call.

Macron's office says Putin agreed to send IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

As fighting rages on between Kyiv and Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ruled out peace with Russia unless it withdraws its troops from Ukraine.

As Turkey warns of 'another Chernobyl', Zelensky says 'no peace' until Russia withdraws its troops

Fears of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine are growing every day as the country and its aggressor Russia, continue to engage in strikes around Europe's largest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia.

Exclusive | Only way to end nuclear threat from Zaporizhzhia 'is to end the war', says senior journalist

In response to a surge in Russian tourists travelling to Europe, Finland will reduce the number of visas granted to Russians beginning on September 1. According to the ministry, Finland would reduce daily visa application appointments in Russia from 1,000 to 500, with only 100 set aside for tourists.

Finland limits visas to Russian tourists who were using nation as a gateway to Europe amid sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to arm Russia's allies amid reports of military setbacks in Ukraine. How important is the global defence market for Russia? Can shipments continue amid the war in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin promises to arm Russia's allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revived a Soviet-era award of "Mother Heroine" for those women who have 10 or more children. This comes amid Moscow facing a demographic crisis which has been aggravated during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

'Mother Heroine': Vladimir Putin revives Soviet-era award for mothers of 10 or more kids

On Tuesday, jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny called for a systematic crackdown on Russian oligarchs who have been backing Vladimir Putin's military campaign in Ukraine.

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny calls for 'an all-out war on Putin's oligarchs'

The Russia-Ukraine war is in its fifth month with no signs of abating. During the course of the war, cyberspace also became a battleground with multiple attacks being reported by the media.

Ukraine nuclear operator reports 'most powerful cyberattack since the start of the Russian invasion'

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