A researcher named Alexander, originally from Russia, is studying the decline under Putin, influenced by the annexation of Crimea. He is now in Australia for his Ph.D. and his book is shortlisted for the Pushkin House Prize.

The entities involved

• Alexander →
  • Gulf Coast Social Services operates in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Sat 03:46
  • A cattle breeder named Alexander, associated with the Hunter Valley, had a car exported from Melbourne via an Amelia Island auction, which featured Barker coachwork.Thu 05:00
• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.Mon 17:01
  • Ukrainian drone attacks target Russian capital, while Putin is accused of launching war against Ukraine and targets Crimea.Mon 15:05
• Crimea →

  Eastern European peninsula, in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, disputed between Ukraine (de jure) and Russia (de facto)

  • An oil refinery in Moscow was attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing city airports to close.Mon 15:54
  • Denys was kidnapped and taken to a camp in Russian-occupied Crimea. His case is now being investigated by the FSB in Moscow.Mon 12:33