The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

‘They were hooligans’: Chernobyl locals reeling after Russian invasion

As troops leave exclusion zone and surrounding villages, Ukraine’s nuclear agency faces huge clean-up task

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Russia rejects Biden’s ‘genocide’ accusation, claims mass capture of Ukrainian troops

DNIPRO, Ukraine — As Russia sharply rejected President Joe Biden’s description of its wartime acts as “genocide,” Moscow on Wednesday asserted it had captured more than 1,000 Ukrainian troops in Mariupol, dealing what would be a heavy blow to defenders’ desperate efforts to hold the strategic southern port city.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022

Kremlin says Biden's 'genocide' comments are wrong and unacceptable

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it categorically disagreed with U.S. President Joe Biden's description of Russia's actions in Ukraine as "genocide", and it accused Washington of hypocrisy.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2022

Putin vows ‘weapons of unprecedented characteristics’ after reported chemical attack

Bodyguards escorting Vladimir Putin to official visits have been seen carrying a suspicious black briefcase, believed to contain the means of launching Russia's strategic nuclear missiles.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin could stay in power for 10 more years and may 'purge' Russia, expert says

Russian president Vladimir Putin is likely to continue his extremist ways and continue as leader until the bitter end - or until his mind succumbs to "dementia extra fast", a Kremlin expert has claimed

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Vladimir Putin under pressure as Russia’s spies turn on him over Ukraine failures

Russian spooks are said to be at odds with Vladimir Putin over the handling of their invasion as the Kremlin boss is said to have purged some of his top spies from office

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Putin’s terror playbook: if you want a picture of Ukraine’s future, look to my home, Chechnya

Bombings, looting, atrocities – Chechens know what it’s like to suffer Russia’s aggression, says Lana Estemirova

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Finland set to kick off Nato debate after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

It is thought a decision on Nato membership could be made as soon as the summer as a consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2022

Family of British fighter Aiden Aslin captured by Russia beg for him to be treated well

Aiden Aslin took an oath to defend Ukraine after falling in love with a woman who he is due to marry

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2022

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022