EXCLUSIVE: The rebels’ attacks have galvanised support for the Legion inside Russia, bringing the prospect of armed revolt against Putin’s regime ever closer. Source: Russia on brink of armed revolt and anarchy as Freedom Legion sees huge surge in recruits
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Russian leader Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg and told him that the war in Ukraine must end. He called for both parties to return prisoners of war and said children removed by Russia should be returned. Source: South African president tells Putin that Ukraine war must end
A less fundamentalist regime led by IRGC commander Hosein Salami could mollify protesting Iranians enough to remain in power for another decade – with nuclear weapons. Source: Iran ‘quietly becoming military dictatorship – China and Putin will be happy’