The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

So-Called DPR Claims Grad MLRS Artillery Hit Ukrainian Positions Near Avdiivka

The video was obtained from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Meet The Ukrainian Bomb Builders Who Have Exceeded Production Targets By 600 Percent

The first piece of video was obtained from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Ukrainian Navy Destroys Massive Russian Drifting Anti-Ship Mines

“The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to detect and neutralize drifting Russian mines in the Black Sea.”

Zenger · Aug 23, 2022

Weary but uncowed, Ukraine to mark Independence Day amid new strike fears

Ukrainians revelled at a surreal display of burnt-out Russian tanks and armour laid out as war trophies in central Kyiv to mark 31 years of independence this week, but fears of fresh Russian attacks lurked behind the show of defiance.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Hard right leader aims for greater role in Swedish election

The longtime leader of the nationalist Sweden Democrats says he’s hoping for a stronger role as a “blow torch” in Swedish politics after next month’s elections, even if he doesn’t get a seat in the next government

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

US tells citizens to leave Ukraine as Russia prepares next attack

Putin’s forces are reportedly preparing to strike on independence day

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2022

Meltdown averted but six months on, Russians face economic pain

Russia's economy has avoided the meltdown many predicted after Moscow sent its forces into Ukraine six months ago, with higher prices for its oil exports cushioning the impact of Western sanctions, but hardships are emerging for some Russians.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Ballet and bombs: how Ukraine’s dance stars are defying Putin from the Hague

Using borrowed sets and costumes, the United Ukrainian Ballet – led by ex-Bolshoi director Alexei Ratmansky – are rehearsing a Giselle they hope will do more than just thrill UK audiences

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Brittney Griner: Can Dennis Rodman free the WNBA star from Russia?

Retired NBA great has proven himself a highly unorthodox but arguably successful go-between in dealings with North Korea over the last decade

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

Support for Ukraine must continue until Putin withdraws his forces, says Johnson

The Prime Minister said Russia must not be allowed to annex any Ukrainian territory and must pull its troops out of the ‘entirety’ of the country.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022