The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Top Russian intelligence official 'moved to notorious jail' over Ukraine war failings

Col-General Sergei Beseda's case is being investigated by the Military Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee, said Russian intelligence expert Andrei Soldatov

Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2022

Why the battle for Donbas will be very different from the assault on Kyiv

Now that Russia has its sights on the Donbas, with a major offensive imminent, the next month will be potentially decisive for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2022

What can Europe learn from Orban's victory in Hungary's elections?

Hungary's voters gave an overwhelming fourth mandate to incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban on 3 April. But critics and observers say that state control of the media, misinformation and a lack of democratic tradition played crucial roles in the victory for Orban's extreme-right Fidesz party. As France gears up for…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2022

In France, a Nail-Biting Election as Macron’s Rival Surges

From the market stall outside Paris that she's run for 40 years, Yvette Robert can see first-hand how soaring prices are weighing on France's presidential election and turning the first round of voting on Sunday into a nail-biter for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. Shoppers, increasingly worried about how to make…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2022

In France, a nail-biting election as Macron's rival surges

For months, President Emmanuel Macron looked certain to become France’s first leader in 20 years to win a second term

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

France says deadly strike on Ukraine railway station is a crime against humanity

A strike blamed by Ukraine on Russia against a railway station in the east of the country that left at least 50 people dead can be classified as a crime against humanity, France said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 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 · Apr 9, 2022

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

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

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

Huge majority of Russians believe Putin propaganda ‘and cannot be reached’, says head of shut-down TV station

Exclusive: Natalia Sindeeva, founder of Dozhd TV, says Putin is winning the Russian information war because of his brutal crackdown on independent media

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

Leo Varadkar shares 'incredible' picture from Ukraine as Putin raises nuclear fears in Russia

It comes as Vladimir Putin has been seen arriving at a funeral in Moscow with a military officer carrying what was suspected to be the Russian nuclear briefcase.

Irish Mirror · Apr 9, 2022