The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

Putin’s mission to Minsk raises fears he will drag Belarus into Ukraine war

Putin and Lukashenko announce more joint manouevres as Kyiv warns of potential new invasion from north

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Kremlin rejects suggestions Putin will push Belarus to join Ukraine conflict

The Kremlin dismissed the idea that President Vladimir Putin was travelling to Belarus on Monday in order to push Minsk to take a more active role in the conflict in Ukraine, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

Reuters · Dec 19, 2022

Vladimir Putin so confident about Ukraine war he issues troops victory parade uniforms

Leaked battle plans shows Vladimir Putin's mad dash for Kyiv, Ukraine, despite a former Russian general telling the world that "never in its history has Russia made such stupid decisions"

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

France denies involvement in parcel bomb injuring Russian in Central Africa

A prominent pro-Kremlin figure has claimed France was behind an alleged terror attack in the Central African Republic on Friday which left a Russian representative badly wounded. Paris described the accusation as "propaganda".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022

Ukraine power cuts deepen as Russia batters grid

KYIV: Ukraine worked on Saturday to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia’s latest wave of attacks pitched multiple cities into darkness and forced people to endure sub-zero temperatures without heating or running water.

Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv ‘preparing’ for Russia to invade from north, says commander – as it happened

Military commander predicts ‘possible offensive from Belarus at the end of February’, as air raid sirens reported in several regions including Kyiv, Lviv, Mykolaiv and Volyn

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2022

Putin Sounds Out Military Commanders on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has sought proposals from his armed forces commanders on how they think Russia's military campaign in Ukraine should proceed, during a visit to the operation's headquarters, the Kremlin said on Saturday. A series of defeats in 10 months of fighting, resulting in Russian withdrawals from areas around…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Putin’s Nightmare: ‘1984’ Is Now A Bestselling Book In Russia

George Orwell’s “1984” has topped the bestseller list in Russia, a year plagued by President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Zenger · Dec 17, 2022

How Putin’s alleged ‘business associate’ made $400m from a major Russian gas deal

French oil group Total writes off Novatek shareholding as Guardian investigation raises questions over ties to Kremlin and ownership of superyacht used by Russian president

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia

BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, including banning drone exports to the country, as the bloc strives to maintain a united front and keep up financial pressure on Moscow over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022