The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Russian nuclear forces placed on high alert after Putin order -Interfax

Russia's defence ministry on Monday said its nuclear missile forces and Northern and Pacific fleets had been placed on enhanced combat duty, the Interfax news agency reported, in line with an order the previous day from President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Russia blames UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss for its decision to put nuclear deterrent on high alert

The Kremlin said her remarks were 'absolutely unacceptable'

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022

Putin's paranoia - Covid fears and full-time food taster as tyrant puts nukes on alert

Rumours about Vladimir Putin’s health have been swirling for years. His decision to invade Ukraine last week has kicked off further questions about the Russian leader’s mental state - including his disturbing paranoia

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

‘Show this to Putin’: Six-year-old Ukrainian girl killed in Russian shelling as doctor make angry plea

Images show hospital medics fighting to save child’s life after apartment block hit in southern port city of Mariupol

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Vladimir Putin's seven ominous warning signs before Russia invaded Ukraine

From the most recent invasion of Ukraine to attempted assassinations of critics, there are some warning signs to the world from the Russian President.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022

Brits 'firmly advised' not to travel to Ukraine after Liz Truss fighting claim

It comes as the Kremlin's propaganda machine claims Russia's nuclear forces were put on 'special alert' because of Foreign Secretary Liz Truss' comments about 'confrontations and clashes between Nato and Russia

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

‘Unacceptable’ Truss statements sparked Putin’s nuclear alert, Kremlin claims

The UK has alleged that Russia’s threat is an attempt to distract from its losses amid a fierce Ukrainian resistance.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Inside Putin's unlikely friendship with Steven Seagal

Despite being one of the most secretive and suspicious global leaders, one man has been able to weave into Putin's inner circle, Steven Seagal.

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022

Inside Russia's collapsing economy as banks are emptied and oligarchs speak out

As the cost of the prolonged invasion continues to rise and western economic sanctions hit the country hard, Russia's economic and financial systems have been left struggling, hundreds queue at banks and once loyal oligarchs break rank

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Fears civilian death toll will soar as Russian forces ‘use more heavy artillery and rockets’ to hit key cities

West concerned Moscow is launching more indiscriminate strikes on urban areas as invasion suffers setbacks

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022