Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1826, Alexander Afanasyev, Russian ethnographer and author (died 1871) was born. In 1844, Yevgeny Baratynsky, Russian philosopher and poet (born 1800) passed away. In 1875, H. M. Brock, British painter and illustrator (died 1960) was born. In 1886, Boris Grigoriev, Russian painter and illustrator (died 1939) was born. In 1916, Alexander Prokhorov, Australian-Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2002) was born. In 1918, Roy Krenkel, American illustrator (died 1983) was born. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1973, Konstantinos Kenteris, Greek runner was born. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Art, Gold, and Putin Regime Loyalists
In mid-January, Ekaterina Pronicheva, the 48-year-old daughter of a prominent FSB general, was appointed the new director of the Pushkin Museum. The same day, her younger sister Elena, 42 years old, resigned as a director of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Kyiv Post
· Jul 5, 2026
How Putin Will Fall – Part II: Chronicle of a Coming Coup
Vladimir Putin’s grip is eroding as Russia’s own security elites turn against him. Kremlin propagandist Colonel Khodarenok’s blunt TV critique signals the General Staff aligning with Chekist factions to remove a leader they see as cowardly and disastrous. Russia’s “vastness” has become a military liability.
NK News
· Jun 26, 2026
Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea
A senior Moscow official criticized South Korea for aligning with the West in its “attacks” on Russia in a meeting with Seoul’s ambassador, accusing the ROK of stoking tensions in the DPRK and urging his country to end sanctions against Pyongyang. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko, Moscow’s top diplomat overseeing Korean Peninsula affairs among other []
DW News
· Jun 27, 2026
Kremlin to review viral video of soldier criticizing war | DW News
The Kremlin says it plans to look into a viral mutiny threat to President Vladimir Putin by a military veteran, who has accused Russian commanders in Ukraine of torturing and murdering soldiers. The post by veteran Alexander Lunin has received millions of views. #Putin #UkraineWar #Kremlin #DW News For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Byline Times
· Jul 9, 2026
A Hostile Foreign State Could ‘Buy A UK Election For Just £25m’
A former UK diplomat who spent a decade tracking Russian influence operations explains how open our politics is to foreign capture
Inkstick Media
· Jul 7, 2026
The Art Russia Looted from Ukraine’s Museums and Collections
Russia’s occupation forces seized at least 1.7 million cultural objects from Ukraine, while the toll on museums and historic collections keeps rising. The post The Art Russia Looted from Ukraine’s Museums and Collections appeared first on Inkstick.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 4, 2026
Putin Humiliates Himself in Staged Battlefield Scene for Trump
Kremlin.ru / via REUTERSRussia’s Vladimir Putin has released an embarrassing video of himself dressed up as a soldier in an apparent bid to win back Donald Trump as Ukraine increasingly turns the tables on his war. The 73-year-old Russian leader appeared, at times, visibly nervous in the video released by the Kremlin on Friday evening, Washington time, apparently timed to capture the attention of Western audiences. Putin was shown walking into an auxiliary command post to meet with the chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in a scene that seemed staged for state TV cameras. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "Art, Gold, and Putin Regime Loyalists": Kyiv Post — How Putin Will Fall – Part II: Chronicle of a Coming Coup. NK News — Moscow rebukes Seoul for anti-Russia moves, military drills near North Korea. DW News — Kremlin to review viral video of soldier criticizing war | DW News. Byline Times — A Hostile Foreign State Could ‘Buy A UK Election For Just £25m’. Inkstick Media — The Art Russia Looted from Ukraine’s Museums and Collections. The Daily Beast — Putin Humiliates Himself in Staged Battlefield Scene for Trump