The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

U.S. urges release of Putin critic detained in Moscow hours after calling Kremlin "murderers"

The Washington Post said its contributor's detention for "disobeying a police order" was a "trumped-up" charge.

Axios · Apr 13, 2022

Italian Authorities Seize $114M Property Owned by Nikita Mazepin and His Father

Mazepin’s father, who co-owns the property, met with Russian president Vladimir Putin on Feb. 24—the day Russia invaded Ukraine.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022

Joe Biden calls Russian invasion of Ukraine 'genocide' in blistering attack on Putin

WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES The comments came on Tuesday as Biden gave a speech at an ethanol plant in Iowa and he later stood by his words as he prepared to board Air Force One

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine warns about new Russian offensives amid push for Mariupol

Ukraine warned on Wednesday that Russia was ramping up efforts in the South and East as it seeks full control of Mariupol, in what would be the first major city to fall, while Western governments committed more military help to bolster Kyiv.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

Biden says Russia committing ‘genocide’ in Ukraine

US President Biden says Russia’s Putin is ‘trying to wipe out the idea of being able to be Ukrainian’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2022

Biden: Russia war a 'genocide,' trying to 'wipe out' Ukraine

President Joe Biden says Russia’s war in Ukraine amounts to “genocide,” accusing President Vladimir Putin of trying to “wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian.”

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Biden stands by 'genocide' remark: 'sure seems that way to me'

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday stood by his characterization of Russia's actions in Ukraine as "genocide," saying Russian President Vladimir Putin "is trying to wipe out the idea of being able to be Ukrainian."

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

As Russia menaces Ukraine’s east, Putin says peace talks hit ‘dead end’

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russian forces pressed ahead Tuesday in their drive to seize the strategic southern port of Mariupol and encircle Ukrainian defenders in the country’s east, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his invasion as a noble cause.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2022

Kremlin dismisses Ukraine’s offer to free Putin ally in prisoner exchange

Viktor Medvedchuk captured after escaping house arrest on treason charges days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2022

New Globe and Mail Article on How and Why Canada Should Open its Doors to More Ukrainian and Russian Refugees

I coauthored it with Canadian immigration policy expert Sabine El-Chidiac.

Reason · Apr 12, 2022