The Latest Breaking News from Moscow

Putin suspends nuclear treaty,defends Ukraine invasion in major speech

President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday Moscow's suspension of its participation in the last remaining arms control treaty between the world's two main nuclear powers, Russia and the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2023

U.S. faults Russia on arms control, will watch carefully

The United States on Tuesday called Russia's decision to suspend participation in their last major pillar of nuclear arms control irresponsible but it also left room for Moscow to reverse course.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Explainer-A year into Ukraine war, how has China stood by 'no limits' partner Russia?

Nearly a year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, which came just weeks after Beijing and Moscow had declared a "no limits" partnership that sparked anxiety in the West.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Putin slams West, casts Russia as victim in state-of-nation speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries Tuesday of igniting and sustaining the war in Ukraine, dismissing any blame for Moscow almost a year after the Kremlin’s unprovoked invasion of its neighbor that has killed tens of thousands of people.

France 24 · Feb 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin rages against West and defends Ukraine invasion in state-of-the-nation address

Vladimir Putin blamed the West for provoking the war in Ukraine and escalating it, saying: 'It’s they who have started the war and we are using force to end it'

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Putin says Russia will stop participating in its last nuclear treaty with the U.S.

President Vladimir Putin delivered his remarks to a joint session of Russia's parliament. The annual address was canceled last year when the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine began to falter.

WEKU · Feb 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin says Ukraine 'started the war' and Russia had to 'end it'

The Russian President made the comments during a televised address to the nation on Tuesday

Manchester Evening News · Feb 21, 2023

Treasury's Adeyemo: U.S., allies plan more Russia sanctions in 'coming days'

The United States and its allies will impose new sanctions and export controls in "coming days" to ratchet up pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine and crack down on companies and individuals who are helping Moscow evade sanctions, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Reflections of War: A Year in Ukraine

One year ago, Russia launched Europe’s biggest war since WWII

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023