Moscow

A nuclear launch hub called a "nuclear football" accompanies American presidents everywhere. Russian leaders have their own such system, called the Cheget.

According to one estimate, Russia is spending about 21 billion rubles—or more than $330 million—a day on the war in Ukraine.

Valentin Yumashev, the son-in-law of former Russian leader Boris Yeltsin, has reportedly left his position as a Kremlin adviser.

"Where will we stop? Well, as I was saying today, maybe Stonehenge," said Vladimir Solovyov on Monday.

A Kremlin official publicly denied the Russian president is gravely sick.

Anna Ivanova, despite her actual views, has been praised by Russian leaders and state-run media, who refer to her fondly as "Grandma Anna."

In a Saturday assessment, the Institute for the Study of War said that there is "eroding military professionalism" within the leadership of Russia's forces.

A Russian military court assessed Wednesday that the sacking of 115 servicemembers was justified after troops decided to return to their base instead.

Experts tell Newsweek that Putin's recent decree that eases citizenship requirements for residents of occupied territories could be a strategic move.

Ukraine has denounced a new move by Russia's president that it said erodes away at the country's "sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Sources told an independent Russian news outlet in Latvia there have been quiet talks in the Kremlin about Putin's eventual successor.

One of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most trusted aides discussed when Russia will end its military campaign in Ukraine.

Emergency responders put out the fire at the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute on Saturday, May 21.

Russia has long used propaganda as a weapon, and recent reports say its president has been spreading disinformation to the Ukrainian people about his war.

Businessman Alexander Govor has bought the fast food chain's Russian restaurants after the Golden Arches brand pulled out of Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

Numerous reports say Russian military recruitment buildings have been targeted in arson attacks since the war in Ukraine began.

Russia's increased use of "dumb" bombs has likely resulted in the deaths of more Ukrainian civilians, officials said.

Russian TV host Dmitry Kiselyov doubled down on content from a previous program that outraged Ireland.

President Vladimir Putin spent 628 billion rubles on his military in April, Russia's Ministry of Finance reported,

The Russian leader sent tanks and anti-aircraft missile systems to his forces in Ukraine this week.

The fast-food chain announced this week that it will sell its 850 restaurants in Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The mini-bloggers previously cheered Putin's military, but now "criticized Russian armed forces leadership," the Institute for the Study of War said Saturday.

Vladimir Putin's troops are increasingly constrained by "continued low morale and reduced combat effectiveness," the U.K.'s defense ministry said Sunday.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urged fellow Western leaders to "go further and faster" in support of Ukraine.

A military expert told Newsweek he feels Putin's forces are wearing thin and can't continue the war for much longer in Ukraine.

The Russian president said that his country was "confidently managing in the face of external challenges."

Some local news outlets reported Subbotin went in search of a hangover cure allegedly involving toad poison before his death, but these claims have not been substantiated.

A senior Department of Defense official characterized the Russian leadership on the ground as not being sound or in control.

Putin defended his decision to invade Ukraine as the "only right solution" during a speech he gave to commemorate the Victory Day celebrations Monday.

Putin made several references to the war in Ukraine during his address at a parade held for Russia's annual commemoration of Nazi Germany's defeat.