The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Putin likens himself to Peter the Great as Russian troops resume offensive

Vladimir Putin has likened his invasion of Ukraine to Peter The Great’s invasion of Sweden as Russian troops resume their offensive in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region.

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2022

Vladimir Putin's humiliating climbdown amid fears of British Harpoon missiles

The UK and Denmark have sent Harpoon anti-ship missiles to Ukraine which has led to President Putin ordering his warships to retreat 60 miles from the coast

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2022

Senegal's Sall says compromise still possible with Mali on election dates

Senegal President Macky Sall said on Thursday he is still hopeful that a compromise can be reached with Mali's ruling military junta on the timeline for restoring democratic rule.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Vladimir Putin's right-hand woman is Valentina Matviyenko, a Ukrainian-born politician who passionately supports his war

She left her Ukrainian village for St Petersburg, dreaming of becoming a scientist. Instead she met a young KGB agent named Vladimir Putin who would eventually change her life.

ABC News · Jun 9, 2022

Two British soldiers captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine sentenced to death

Aiden Aslin, 28, and Shaun Pinner, 48, were convicted of taking action towards violent seizure of power at court.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss speaks out after Britons captured by Russian forces sentenced to death

The UK Government insists the judgment had no legitimacy

Wales Online · Jun 9, 2022

Hailing Peter the Great, Putin draws parallel with mission to 'return' Russian lands

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tribute on Thursday to Tsar Peter the Great on the 350th anniversary of his birth, drawing a parallel between what he portrayed as their twin historic quests to win back Russian lands.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Putin cancels annual telephone marathon as Ukraine war grinds on

Kremlin gives no explanation for decision

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskiy imposes sanctions on Putin and his allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a decree imposing sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans, on Russian President Vladimir Putin and dozens of other top Russian officials, his website said on Thursday.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Aiden Aslin death sentence: Newark MP Robert Jenrick condemns 'disgusting Soviet style show trial'

He was captured by Russian forces in April

Nottingham Post · Jun 9, 2022