The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Putin will not attend Japanese ex-PM Abe's funeral, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the state funeral of Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

Indonesia's Widodo to meet Xi on rare China trip before G20

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is heading to Beijing for a rare visit by a foreign leader under China’s strict COVID-19 protocols

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Final Journey Of Russian Armored Vehicle Before Ukrainian Missile Strikes

A Russian armored vehicle departed for what turned out to be its ‘final journey’, right before it got destroyed by Ukrainian forces.

Zenger · Jul 25, 2022

Can a government campaign persuade Britain to use less energy?

The reaction to recent efforts to keep people safe in the heatwave shows a delicate balance is needed

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

The Kyiv museum staff who stayed to protect cherished artefacts

Cultural heritage workers are safeguarding valuable artefacts as well as those signifying Ukrainian statehood.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Vladimir Putin of ‘barbarism’ over attack on Odesa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of “barbarism” after a missile attack on the port of Odesa.

Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2022

Edinburgh Council leader's local school warning for Ukrainian refugees on cruise ship

It docked in Leith two weeks ago to house up to 2500 refugees who have fled Vladimir Putin’s troops. It is understood the local authority was informed, rather than consulted, about the decision to base the vessel in their area.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 24, 2022

A new wave of migration is coming – and Europe is not ready for it

Britain and the EU responded dismally to the 2015 migrant crisis. The number of ‘irregular entries’ is up by 84% this year – and the ways to deal with the issue now range from limited to bizarre

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Two energy firms earning billions from British customers still trading with Russia

Energy supplier EDF and waste firm Veolia have been accused of indirectly funding Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Critics believe they should cut all ties with Putin's country immediately

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin may have sent energetic BODY DOUBLE to summit in Iran, Ukraine claims

While Russian leader Vladimir Putin looked awkward as he came down the steps of his flying Kremlin Presidential plane, he also seemed to move unusually quickly - and be more alert than he has lately

Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022