The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Bernie Ecclestone says Putin 'first-class person' and blames Zelensky for war

Asked about the Russian leader the Formula One legend said he would 'take a bullet for him'

Wales Online · Jun 30, 2022

Downing Street disowns claim that inquiry into Partygate ‘lies’ will be ‘kangaroo court’

Allies of prime minister have mounted whispering campaign against probe – but foreign secretary calls for ‘trust’

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Putin Denies Russian Responsibility for Kremenchuk Strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin denied Moscow's forces were responsible for a strike on a crowded shopping center in the Ukrainian town of Kremenchuk earlier this week, in which 18 people were killed. "Our army does not attack any civilian infrastructure site. We have every capability of knowing what is situated…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022

US Disburses $1.3 bn of Promised Aid to Ukraine

The US Treasury Department announced Wednesday the transfer of $1.3 billion in economic aid to Ukraine as part of the initial $7.5 billion promised to Kyiv by the Biden administration in May. "With this delivery of economic assistance, we reaffirm our resolute commitment to the people of Ukraine as they…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022

Putin hits out at Nato’s ‘imperial ambition’ and warns Sweden, Finland

Vladimir Putin has hit out at what he called Nato’s “imperial ambitions” after the military alliance cleared the way for Sweden and Finland to join.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

Vladimir Putin says Boris Johnson topless would be 'disgusting' and tells G7 'do sports'

Vladimir Putin has retaliated after Boris Johnson jokingly suggested his fellow G7 leaders should take their clothes off so "we're tougher" than the Russian President

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Expanding NATO Squares Up to Russia as Putin Slams 'Imperial' Alliance

The United States vowed to reinforce Europe's defenses in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as NATO declared Moscow the West's greatest threat -- prompting Vladimir Putin to lash out at the alliance's "imperial ambitions". Meeting in Madrid Wednesday, NATO leaders said Russia "is the most significant and direct…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 30, 2022

UK failure to tackle ‘dirty money’ led to it ‘laundering Russia’s war funds’

Commons foreign affairs committee criticises ministers’ complacency and ‘unwillingness to bring forward legislation’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

A new ‘iron curtain’ is descending between Russia and the west, Russia’s foreign minister says – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Climate concerns grow as US helps Europe replace Russian gas

President Joe Biden’s point man for global energy problems knows, he says, that transitioning away from the climate-wrecking pollution of fossil fuels is the only way to go

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022