The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Russia-Ukraine war: Which sporting bodies have banned Russia?

Sporting bodies around the world move to bar Russian athletes from competing in international events.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2022

Schroeder's staff quits as ex-German chancellor resists pressure to cut Kremlin ties

The entire staff of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's taxpayer-funded office have quit as the long-time friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin resists growing pressure to cut his ties to the Kremlin following its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 1, 2022

Compare The Market Pulls Iconic Meerkat Ads Over Concerns Ppl Will Associate Orlov & Co With Putin

Compare The Market's TV ads starring a well-dressed Russian billionaire meerkat have been pulled in light of the current situation in Ukraine.

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2022

War is the world's great evil: I know

I was a war correspondent for 20 years. I carry the ghosts with me. War brings only chaos, terror and death

Salon · Mar 1, 2022

Boris Johnson launches scathing attack on Putin's 'barbaric' tactics in Ukraine

Speaking in Poland, the Prime Minister said the Russian president was using "barbaric and indiscriminate tactics against innocent civilians"

Manchester Evening News · Mar 1, 2022

Mum and son trapped after 'terrible journey' from Ukraine warzone hope to make it to UK

Halyna Wright and her son fled their home in Odessa, Ukraine on the first day of the invasion, making their way across the country before escaping into Poland, but they are now stuck there, awaiting a visas to fly to the UK

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Munich fires Russian conductor Gergiev for supporting Putin

Munich's mayor says Valery Gergiev has been fired as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic because of his support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and for not rejecting the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

What U-turn on defence, energy policy means for Germany

Germany reverses ban on supplying lethal weapons to conflict zones, beefs up defence spending and halts Nord Stream 2.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2022

Biden's dilemma: How to give Putin an off-ramp

After enacting brutal sanctions, the White House now must consider how the invasion can end without a new catastrophe.

Axios · Mar 1, 2022

Ukraine claims Belarus troops have crossed border after Lukashenko denied plans to join Putin’s war

Ukrainian parliament says Belarus forces have entered northern Chernihiv region as Russia’s war intensifies

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022