The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Ukraine war: Joe Biden to warn Xi Jinping China will face ‘costs’ if it helps Russia

Leaders will hold first phone call since the invasion of Ukraine on Friday, amid speculation that Beijing could provide financial or military support to Moscow

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2022

Russia scrambling back to defend supply lines after 'incessant counterattacks'

British intelligence has found that the Russian army has been hit by "incessant Ukrainian counterattacks" and has been forced to send back troops to defend supply lines

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022

Russian attacks, civilian deaths and chaos in Ukraine as war enters fourth week

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russia launched an onslaught of new attacks on civilian sites across Ukraine, U.S. officials on Thursday ratcheted up their accusations that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces have committed war crimes, including the bombing of a theater this week where more than 1,000 people were sheltering.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2022

A Russian lawmaker wants Alaska back. 'Good luck with that!'

A Russian parliament member has called for the return of Alaska to Russia, prompting a quick dismissal from Alaska politicians and others.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2022

The Ukraine speech Biden should give now

Putin thought NATO was on its deathbed. Today, he is staring at an alliance that is rearming, reuniting and reconfirming its determination to defend freedom.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022

Elon Musk humiliates Putin as Starlink becomes Ukraine's most downloaded app

Elon Musk's technology allows people access to access the internet, bypassing the network outages in the country - the tech billionaire has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to 'single combat'

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2022

G7 nations demand Putin stop his ‘unprovoked and shameful war’ amid reports of further atrocities

US investigating potential war crimes as mayor says 21 killed when school and community centre hit in latest Russian air strikes on cities

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2022

Vladimir Putin arrests own military chief and bank boss quits as inner circle collapses

The Military Chief has reportedly been arrested, while the head of the Russian Central Bank calls the Russian President out over the devastation faced by sanctions.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022

VIDEO: Comedian Hijacks Texas City Council Meeting To Perform ‘Vladimir Must Die’ Rap

The professional troll took over the council meeting to perform a rap about the Russian president.

Zenger · Mar 17, 2022

A short history of Ukrainian nationalism — and its tumultuous relationship with Russia

Three weeks have passed since since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his violent, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. While his stated objectives hinted at the elimination of Ukraine’s defence — demilitarization — and the removal of its political class — denazification — the rationale behind the invasion is harder to decode.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2022