Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia, having served since 1999 with a brief interlude as Prime Minister. A former KGB officer, he's known for his authoritarian leadership style and significant influence on global politics.
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Just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of 300,000 reservists to fight his invasion of Ukraine, a petition against the decree has reached more than 300,000 signatures. Putin's announcement on Wednesday (September 21) came after Ukraine launched a surprise offensive against Russian forces, recapturing the Kharkiv…
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Following Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that he has ordered the partial mobilization of reservists to Ukraine to fight his invasion, online searches for "how to break an arm at home" reportedly skyrocketed throughout the nation. Additionally, many Russians have also reportedly bought one-way tickets out of the country. Putin's…
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Anatoly Gerashchenko - the former rector of Moscow's Aviation Institute (MAI) - has died after reportedly falling down a flight of stairs. As reported by the Daily Mail, Gerashchenko passed away on Wednesday (September 21) at the age of 73. Gerashchenko was the head of the Moscow Aviation Institute from…
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Ryan Reynolds has revealed that he had polyps removed after undergoing a "potentially life-saving" colonoscopy on camera. In a new video from colon-cancer-awareness organization Lead from Behind in partnership with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the Deadpool star and actor Rob McElhenney showed their experience in getting preventive colonoscopies. The 45-year-old…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska have sparked a debate online after posing for a Vogue photoshoot in the midst of Ukraine's war against Russia. The U.S edition of the fashion magazine's cover story was taken by photographer Annie Leibovitz and captured how the couple is leading their…
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Mickey Rourke has made an emotional appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to call off his military campaign in Ukraine. The Sin City actor broke down in tears on an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored as he recalled the time he met President Putin. Rourke explained that it was difficult…
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Johnny Depp has made a generous donation to a series of children's hospitals and foundations. The 59-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean star donated nearly $800,000 to different charities through the sale of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) created through his Never Fear Truth art project. According to Forbes, NFT is described as…
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A nuclear bomb map has been created to demonstrate what would happen if one detonated in your area. Discussions around the threat of nuclear war have escalated since Russia invaded Ukraine, and as recently Russian president Vladimir Putin's reaction to Sweden and Finland's potentially joining NATO. Some people have diverged…
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The story of a Burger King employee who was given a disappointing goody bag after 27 years of perfect service has touched hearts. People were so moved by the fast-food worker that they have now donated over $80,000 to a GoFundMe set up in his honor. (As of this writing,…
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John Cena has achieved a major milestone with the Make-A-Wish Foundation for granting 650 wishes - more than any other celebrity in the charity’s history. The 45-year-old WWE and Hollywood superstar has been using his celebrity status to make a difference for years, granting his first wish in 2004, and…
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Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctioned off his Nobel Peace Prize medal for a record-breaking $103.5 million to help Ukrainian children affected by the war. The 60-year-old editor-in-chief was co-awarded the peace prize in 2021 alongside Filipino journalist Maria Ressa for defending the freedom of the press. Muratov, who co-founded the…
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Dean Norris has taken to social media to tell people to stop complaining about the rising gas prices across the United States. The 59-year-old actor, who starred as DEA agent Hank Schrader in the hit show Breaking Bas, addressed the soaring gas prices on Twitter and said those who "love…
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Angelina Jolie has left Ukrainians in awe after being spotted in a cafe in Lviv. In a video shared to Facebook by local Mayya Podgorodetskaya, the 46-year-old Tomb Raider star could be seen paying a visit to a cafe in the western Ukrainian city of Lyiv. Despite being shared just…
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President Zelensky's wife has opened up about life under Russian siege and exposed what she believes Vladimir Putin's "fatal mistake" was when he invaded their country. While they have caused thousands of deaths and immeasurable destruction in Ukraine, Russia's forces have failed to capture most of the nation's major cities…
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken out about his decision to fight for his country in a new interview with 60 Minutes. On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine as part of President Vladimir Putin's "special military operation". In the weeks that have followed, Ukraine has been devastated by attacks from Russian…
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The Biden Administration has announced new sanctions targeting the two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin. As reported by CNN, fresh new sanctions were announced on Wednesday, affecting financial institutions in Russia as well as individuals, including Putin's children, in response to the alleged civilian killings in the Ukrainian…
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The Kremlin has referred to President Joe Biden's calls for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be tried for war crimes as "unacceptable and disgraceful". As reported by BBC News, Biden on Monday said Putin had committed war crimes and called for a trial. His remarks were made in the wake…
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Today marks 41 days since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his "special military operation" in Ukraine. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, we have seen the Ukrainian people left devastated by attacks via land, air, and sea. A recent report from the Office of the UN High…
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