The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Western sanctions on Russia likely to increase, Putin says

Western nations will try to find new grounds to sanction Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, adding that his country must aim to retain jobs and to create new ones.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

Latvia outlaws using letter 'Z' as a symbol supporting Russia's Ukraine war

Latvia's parliament on Thursday voted to ban public displays of the letter "Z," saying it was a symbol that was used to glorify the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

Vladimir Putin ‘knows Russian forces suffering heavy losses’ in stalling Ukraine invasion

Western officials believe this is seen by the decision to focus on trying to capture territory in the Donbas region

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Putin has ‘already lost’ after major misjudgements in Ukraine, says UK Armed Forces chief

‘Diminished’ leader let himself be misled on Russian strength, says chief of defence staff

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Paediatricians sign open letter urging support for Ukrainian children

The letter warns of children experiencing ‘severe trauma – both physical and psychological’ as a result of air strikes.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Russia's disappearing independent media: why they closed

Novaya Gazeta was the only major Russian independent news outlet that continued reporting a whole month into the war with Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2022

U.S. Deputy NSA cautions India against trade deals with Russia

Daleep Singh warns India of ‘consequences’. 

The Hindu · Mar 31, 2022

Evening Standard Comment: Vladimir Putin’s invasion is an assault on liberal values

One of the core weaknesses of authoritarian regimes the world over is that lies are built into the system. Officials are afraid to tell their superiors the truth, for fear of retribution.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Why is Biden boasting about drilling for oil? Our planet demands we stop now

Tragically, the Biden administration is choosing to expand the fossil fuel industry at this critical moment

The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2022

Italy: Russia won't seek payment in rubles for natural gas

Italian Premier Mario Draghi says he's received assurances from Russia's leader that European companies wouldn't have to pay for gas in rubles, similar to pledges received by Germany, and diffused fears that Russia would cut off supplies

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022