The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin ‘more dangerous than Hitler or Stalin’, says Poland’s prime minister

Morawiecki accuses west of blissfully forgetting threat of Russia resurrecting demons of history

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Pussy Riot member leaves Russia disguised as delivery courier

Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina has left Russia, she said in an interview, after disguising herself as a food delivery courier to escape police.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2022

John Kerry says Vladimir Putin has not wrecked Glasgow Climate Pact

US climate envoy reckons Russian president had spurred on Europe to increase renewable energy production by using gas supplies as a weapon

Insider UK · May 11, 2022

Tyler Cowen: A nuclear strike might not prompt the reaction you expect

What if Russia used a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine? There has been plenty of speculation as to whether this might happen, or how we should limit the chance that it does. But less has been said about how to react should Vladimir Putin decide to launch a nuclear strike.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Trudy Rubin: Putin’s Victory Day speech shows how Russia can be defeated — and how Ukraine can win

When Vladimir Putin stood on a Red Square podium Monday, at the annual celebration of the Soviet victory in World War II over Nazi Germany, he looked weak and defensive.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 11, 2022

What weapons does Ukraine have to fight Russia and does it have nuclear missiles?

Volodymyr Zelensky continues to urge Europe to send more military support

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? The conflict explained

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

Wednesday briefing: How Boris Johnson could have tackled the cost of living crisis

In today’s newsletter: after a Queen’s speech that ignored rising costs, Archie Bland asks economist Torsten Bell what should have been announced

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022

Vladmir Putin’s stronghold on Snake Island ‘exposed’ to attack, says UK

Efforts to resupply Snake Island are allowing Ukrainian forces to inflict further losses on Russian troops

Evening Standard · May 11, 2022