The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Russia-Ukraine war update: what we know on day 17 of the Russian invasion

Satellite images show Russian forces edging closer to Kyiv, only 7,000 evacuated from besieged cities, and Ukraine fears Belarus will enter war as well

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2022

Russian troops in charge of Chernobyl plant 'have no clue' about nuclear safety

Russian soldiers who have taken over the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have no idea about safety protocol and are making staff work long shifts at gun point, it is claimed

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

After political blowback, US pauses talks with Venezuela to replace oil from Russia

The Biden administration has put oil talks with Venezuela’s strongman, Nicolas Maduro, on hold after receiving blowback from bipartisan lawmakers and the Latin American country’s democratic opposition.

Miami Herald · Mar 12, 2022

Biden, Europe suspend Russia’s trade status, ratcheting up economic pain for Putin

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that the U.S. will suspend normal trade relations with Russia on Friday as part of the ongoing effort to punish President Vladimir Putin for his unprovoked war in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2022

US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Russia including family of Putin’s spokesman

Viktor Vekselberg’s private jet and yacht branded ‘blocked property’ by White House

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russian billionaire, Putin spokesman's family

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, three family members of President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson and lawmakers in the latest punishment for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 11, 2022

Putin accused of ‘insane delirium’ over claim Ukraine trying to spread biological weapons via migratory birds and insects

‘Russia does not give a monkey’s about safety of its own citizens, including thousands of decomposing bodies of its soldiers’

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

G7 countries end normal trade relations with Russia over Ukraine invasion

The G7 group of nations said they were ‘united’ in holding President Putin accountable over the invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2022

Treasury sanctions more Russian elites, oligarchs and political leaders

The sanctions are part of a larger strategy aimed at crippling the Russian economy and leaders who enabled Russia's unprovoked attacks.

Axios · Mar 11, 2022

Putin says Russia to send Middle East fighters to Ukraine

Russia plans to send thousands of local fighters from the Middle East, along with weapons, to join its forces in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2022