Vladimir putin

FRIDAY THE 13TH IN RUSSIA: Putin, Said to Be ‘Perfectly Healthy,’ Is Also Nowhere to Be Seen

There are rumors online that Vladimir Putin is either sick, or even  dead! The NYT says, The last confirmed public sighting was at a meeting with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy on March 5 — although the Kremlin would have citizens think otherwise.Given that the Kremlin borrows all manner of items from the Soviet … Read moreFRIDAY THE 13TH IN RUSSIA: Putin, Said to Be ‘Perfectly Healthy,’ Is Also Nowhere to Be Seen

U.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland

The U.S. military is increasing its presence in Poland and the Baltics in response to the crisis in Ukraine, officials said Wednesday…. So much for not ratcheting up tensions, I guess… Russia firing off ICBMs.. The United States reestablishing its Cold War footing. Secretary of Defense Hagel also said supplying additional arms to Ukraine would be … Read moreU.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland

Putin dissolves state news agency, tightens grip on Russia media

MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin tightened his control over Russia’s media on Monday by dissolving the main state news agency and replacing it with an organization that is to promote Moscow’s Keep on rockin’ in the free world. Unless you’re in jail for doing so… Putin dissolves state news agency, tightens grip on Russia … Read morePutin dissolves state news agency, tightens grip on Russia media

Pussy Riot inmate ‘missing’;

Pussy Riot’s Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, imprisoned in Russia, is “missing,” her family says. The member of the punk rock protest group reportedly was being transferred to a new penal colony. But her husband and other family members say it’s been days and they still don’t know where she is. What did Vlad the impaler Putin do … Read morePussy Riot inmate ‘missing’;