Amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Mikhail Khodorkovsky warned against Russian leader Putin's claims, while academic Mark Galeotti was connected to UCL.

The entities involved

• 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)

  • Ghana attends the Russia-Africa Summit where John Mahama seeks a ceasefire agreement from Vladimir Putin.11:23
  • The UK maintains its policy against direct engagement with Russians while Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit.11:20
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy →

  President of Ukraine since 2019

  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy was allegedly involved in the purchase of a bunker in Nova Scotia, a claim denied by the Toronto Sun.Thu 17:55
  • President Zelenskyy highlighted the development of new defense industry capabilities as the war between Russia and Ukraine entered its fifth year.Thu 11:44
• Mikhail Khodorkovsky →

  Russian businessman, philanthropist and former oligarch

  Nothing else this week.

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• Russia initiated a full-scale war against Ukraine, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy serving as President.Oct 22
• Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, leaders like Vladimir Putin are facing leadership challenges as international figures warn of the economic consequences of Russia's actions.Jul 29
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading Ukraine's defense efforts.Aug 26
• Trump previously demanded that Ukraine hold an election as part of the ongoing political pressure on the country.Aug 19
• Russia's leadership faces internal pressure and threats of military action as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues.Jun 26