The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

At least 52 civilians killed in Russian strike on train station, Ukraine says

KYIV, Ukraine — Dozens of civilians were killed Friday in a Russian missile strike on a train station packed with evacuees, according to Ukrainian officials, who warned that they expect to uncover more evidence of gruesome war crimes in parts of the country previously controlled by Russian troops.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2022

Germany, UK offer more weapons for Ukraine in show of unity

BERLIN — Germany and Britain vowed to send Ukraine more weapons and work together to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, downplaying differences over imposing tougher sanctions on Moscow.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

Zelenskiy braces for 'hard battle,' UK's Johnson visits with aid

Ukraine is ready for a tough battle with Russian forces amassing in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered fresh financial and military support during a surprise visit.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

A message for Russia: On Moscow’s suspension from U.N. Human Rights Council

Putin should take note of the views of the global community and end the war immediately

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2022

Why Indonesia is still inviting Russia to the upcoming G20 summit despite the invasion of Ukraine

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is urging Indonesia to reject Vladimir Putin's presence at the G20 in Bali later this year, saying it would be "a step too far". But Indonesia says Mr Putin's invitation stands and it wants to remain impartial. Here's why.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

EU agrees to freeze assets of Sberbank boss, Putin's daughters

The European Union has agreed to freeze the assets in the EU of the boss of Russia's top lender Sberbank, Vladimir Putin's two daughters and more oligarchs, according to a document published in the EU's official journal on Friday.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Ukraine's fields of dead bodies as 50 innocents slaughtered at station and men 'executed'

EXCLUSIVE: Russia has shelled Kramatorsk train station, killing 50 and leaving 300 with horrific injuries as villagers tell of horrifying reality of war

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Germany will stop importing Russian gas ‘very soon’, says Olaf Scholz

Chancellor declines to endorse claim by Boris Johnson during London visit that goal will be achieved by mid-2024

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022

Vladimir Putin's nuclear sabre-rattling in Ukraine has the northern hemisphere contemplating a new Cold War

As Vladimir Putin holds out the threat of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, tensions between Russia and the West are bringing Cold War-era anxieties back to the surface.

ABC News · Apr 8, 2022

Russia Complains to Turkey over Drones Sales to Ukraine

Russia has complained to Turkey over its sale of Bayraktar TB2 armed drones to Ukraine, a high level Turkish bureaucrat said on Friday, but added the sales were by a private Turkish company and not state-to-state deals. Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24 on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022