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Vladimir Putin’s latest rant shows that he has lost his mind

The prophet and inspiration for the Soviet Union, which Vladimir Putin apparently aspires to rebuild on bigger and better lines, was Karl Marx. But a better understanding of Putin’s motivations for a greater Russia, and the lesser Ukraine, might be derived from the collected works of Sigmund Freud.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022

The West thinks that Russians, suffering from sanctions, will end up abandoning Putin – but history indicates they won't

While Russia is leading a merciless war in Ukraine that has resulted in millions of Ukrainian refugees’ fleeing to neighboring countries, Western brands are on the exodus from Russia.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2022

Putin discusses Ukraine with Russian security council

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Moscow's conflict with Ukraine and its international repercussions with his security council on Friday, the Kremlin said on its website.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2022

Arnold Schwarzenegger Tells Putin in Video: Stop this War

Film icon Arnold Schwarzenegger told Russians in a video posted on social media Thursday they're being lied to about the war in Ukraine and accused President Vladimir Putin of sacrificing Russian soldiers' lives for his own ambitions. Schwarzenegger is hugely popular in Russia, and apparently also with Putin.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022

AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

Economic Penalties for Putin's Aggression Threaten To Impoverish the World

Countries insulating themselves against future sanctions may block trade that lifted billions from misery.

Reason · Mar 18, 2022

Could Ukraine war help end west’s reliance on hydrocarbons?

Russian invasion diverts attention but may ironically help push world towards cleaner future, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2022

Europe warned to be 'on guard' for nuclear attack as Putin rages over war going 'the Ukrainian way'

A former NATO commander said the war is "absolutely going the Ukrainian way", but Europe should be on guard against nuclear attacks

Irish Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

Vladimir Putin's peace demands and the likelihood of a deal with Ukraine

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are reportedly progressing well as hope of a peace deal grows stronger

Wales Online · Mar 18, 2022

Economic optimism at record low amid cost-of-living squeeze

Economic optimism in Britain has nosedived to a record low as families face a cost-of-living squeeze fuelled by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, a new poll reveals on Friday.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2022