The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Nato countries set to give Ukraine kit to protect against nuclear and chemical attacks

Secretary general says equipment would be ‘to protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022

Prospects for return of northern territories recede

Russia's Foreign Ministry, in a statement issued Monday, said it will suspend peace treaty negotiations with Japan. As Russia has unilaterally refused to continue the treaty negotiations, the road toward improving bilateral relations, including in regard to the issue of the northern territories, has become more difficult.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 23, 2022

Trump: I would threaten Russia with nuclear submarines if still president

‘We’re a greater nuclear power,’ former president who previously praised Putin as ‘smart’ tells Fox Business

The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022

Putin wants 'unfriendly countries' to pay rubles for gas

President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will demand that “unfriendly″ countries pay for Russian natural gas exports only in rubles from now on

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Ukraine war: Why is Russia encouraging foreign fighters to join?

Analysts say the Kremlin may have been inspired by Ukraine’s similar step and warn of ominous consequences.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2022

Russia accused of 'kidnapping' children from Ukraine amid terrifying Nazi comparison

The US embassy said Russian forces have illegally removed 2,389 Ukrainian children from the Donetsk and Luhanks oblasts to Russia, with reports of other refugees being "sent by rail to various economically depressed cities in Russia"

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Kyiv circus students find new home at Prague performance company

In-between somersaults, Ukrainian circus students handed out borscht and showcased some of their country's customs in a joint performance on Tuesday night with Prague's Cirk La Putyka, which gave two dozen teenage students a new home after they fled Kyiv.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2022

Ukraine: the complex calculations that will decide whether Belarus enters the conflict on Russia's side

For several days, there have been reports about Belarus committing troops to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Fears are growing that a “false-flag” operation inside Belarus could be the pretext for the country attacking Ukraine.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2022

Strictly fans 'call for Russian pros to be axed if they don't condemn war'

Some Strictly Come Dancing viewers have called for Russian professionals Katya Jones and Luba Mustuk to 'roundly condemn' Putin's invasion of Ukraine- or be pulled for this year's line up

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022

Putin: the psychology behind his destructive leadership – and how best to tackle it according to science

Russia’s descent into repression under Vladimir Putin reached a tipping point with his decision to invade Ukraine. During this full-scale, unlawful military invasion, he has threatened any country trying to intervene with harsh consequences, which some worry may involve nuclear weapons.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2022