The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

US doubles down on claim that Iran wants to sell drones to Russia

Iran has already told Ukraine it will not do anything to prolong the war, which it blames on NATO’s expansion in Europe.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2022

Secret 'Putin's palace' with lap dancing and casino can be seen from Google Maps

Eagle-eyed Google Maps users can find the grand palace allegedly belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The grand estate contains its own church, casino and lap dancing bar

Daily Mirror · Jul 16, 2022

Help South Shore Cultural Center thrive

The center’s advisory council questions the Chicago Park District’s long-term commitment to the vision of those who fought to preserve the center as a cultural asset.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 16, 2022

What Justin Trudeau Can Learn about Nuclear Diplomacy from His Father

Canada once led the fight for a world without nukes. What happened?

The Walrus · Jul 15, 2022

Another top opposition figure in Russia handed prison term

A Russian court has sentenced a top opposition figure to four years in prison, the latest move in the Kremlin’s crackdown on opposition activists, independent media and rights groups

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

Putin signs law seeking to help Russian investors ditch frozen assets

Russian investors will have the right to ask foreign institutions holding their frozen securities to transfer depositary accounting rights to a Russian organisation, according to a law signed by President Vladimir Putin late on Thursday.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

‘Gas blackmail’: how Putin’s weaponised energy supplies are hurting Europe

After gas supplies through Nord Stream 1 stopped on Monday, European leaders plan for a future without Russian energy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022

Putin reshuffles top officials, names new space agency head

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reshuffled his top officials, naming a new head of the state space corporation and giving broad new powers to one of his top ministers

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

What happened to Russia’s anti-war movement?

Thousands have been arrested on charges related to demonstrating, forcing many to find new ways to protest.

Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022

Ukraine Recap: Russian threats, Europe frets and China rises

Vladimir Putin’s imperial ambitions in Ukraine, dressed up for domestic consumption as a “military operation” to “de-Nazify” the country, have sent a shiver of apprehension through the rest of the region. In Moldova, particularly, where the small breakaway enclave of Transnistria gives Russia a foothold, many fear their country could…

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2022