The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Moscow says hundreds of Ukrainian troops in custody; US Senate approves $40 billion in new aid

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia said Thursday that more than 1,700 Ukrainian fighters had surrendered at a steel plant in the conquered city of Mariupol, even as Ukraine claimed battlefield gains elsewhere, continued its first war crimes trial against a Russian soldier and prepared to launch a second.

Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022

Putin’s daughter flew to Munich ‘more than 50 times’ in two years, leaks reveal

Investigation also suggests president’s youngest daughter is in a relationship with ballet dancer Igor Zelensky

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022

President Zelensky mocks Putin’s laser weapon claims

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has poured scorn on Russian claims they are using laser weapons to wage war in his country.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2022

Biden backs Sweden and Finland's NATO membership application

Biden said Thursday he was sending paperwork to Congress to ratify Finland and Sweden's application to join NATO. The ratification process is expected to pass with bipartisan support.

WEKU · May 19, 2022

‘Unprecedented’: US Congress passes massive Ukraine aid package

Backed by President Joe Biden, spending bill will provide nearly $40bn to support Ukrainian war effort against Russia.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'constantly surrounded by doctors' as illness throws Kremlin into chaos

Former spy Christopher Steele, who ran the Russia desk at MI6 in London, says Russian President Vladimir Putin is seriously ill and is now in need of around-the-clock medical care

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Vladimir Putin retches and splutters in meeting as chemotherapy rumours spiral

The Russian leader appeared dazed and bloated as he spoke with Sergey Chemezov, a former KGB general and CEO of state-owned military hardware company Rostec.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

ITV decide new EFL presenter as Channel 4 opt not to bring back Clive Tyldesley

Clive Tyldesley will not be back covering England games after Channel 4 won the broadcasting rights whilst Hugh Woozencroft is set to get the new presenting gig for ITV's EFL coverage

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Russia may put troops on Finnish border after Turkey blocks NATO bid, expert warns

International relations expert Dr Samuel Ramani says Turkey's move to block the Nordic nations from joining NATO may act as fuel for Russia President Vladimir Putin's hatred of the alliance

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Gerhard Schröder to be stripped of privileges for not cutting ties with Russia

Former German chancellor, who holds positions at Rosneft and Nord Stream, will lose staff and office

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022