The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Australia plans to join allies in personally sanctioning Putin and says expulsion of Russian diplomats a ‘live option’

Marise Payne flags further action over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine after allies announce they will personally sanction Vladimir Putin and Russia’s foreign affairs minister, Sergei Lavrov

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022

Russian threat is forcing a rewrite of US defense plans

WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will trigger a revision of U.S. defense strategy and budgets, experts say.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainian civilians take up rifles against Russian forces; Biden promises new sanctions

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian troops closed in on this besieged capital Friday as missiles streaked through the night, sirens wailed, the president stood defiant and civilians took up arms amid Europe’s most extensive fighting since World War II.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

US sanctions on Russian oligarchs miss richest of rich

Experts say the sanctions on oligarchs announced by President Joe Biden this week in response to the invasion of Ukraine may do little to dim the jet-setting lifestyles of Russia’s ultra-rich — much less force a withdrawal of tanks and troops

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine President Zelensky warns Putin’s troops ready to storm Kyiv within hours: ‘The fate of Ukraine is being decided right now’

Russian forces bearing down on Kyiv amid with sounds of explosions with reports of hundreds dead

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

China begins to turn on Putin as it calls for Russia to 'negotiate' with Ukraine

President Xi Jinping is said to have told Vladimir Putin in a phone call that China supports under siege Ukraine and wants Russia to resolve 'the issue' through negotiations

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Western businesses cut some Russia ties over Ukraine invasion

Some Western companies severed their ties with Russia on Friday, and others studied whether and how to do so, as President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine triggered sanctions and pressure to abandon some business dealings.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Australia looks to sanction Putin directly

Australia is receiving advice on using sanctions to directly target Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

AAP · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainians in Liverpool tell of heartache at town hall demonstration

People driving by the protest beeped their horns while passers-by shouted in support

Liverpool Echo · Feb 25, 2022

Nigel Farage calls on US to strengthen Nato to send a message to ‘dangerous’ Putin

Farage has previously faced criticism for his praise of Putin

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022