The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Russia the elephant in room after awkward night at Chelsea

Russia was the elephant in the room as Chelsea took a significant step towards a Champions League quarter-final with a win over Lille last night.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin's ex-wife, alleged secret lover and mystery surrounding his kids

Putin, who split from his ex-wife Lyudmila Shkrebneva after 30 years of marriage, rarely allows his two daughters to be seen and is rumoured to have a number of unofficial children

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Russia’s war on Ukraine explained: a complete visual guide

Where is fighting happening and how did we get here?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin has gone 'full tonto' on Ukraine says UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

In unguarded comments the Defence Secretary said the Scots Guards had 'kicked the backside' of Russia in the Crimean War and could do so again.

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: UK says Putin has gone 'full tonto' and we can 'kick his backside'

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Britain had 'kicked the backside' of Russia during the Crimean War and 'we can always do it again' - as the UK announced new weapons for Ukraine and a review of RT's broadcast licence

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

EU approves wide-ranging sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

List of names, to be confirmed later on Wednesday, goes beyond UK and US response

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

Ukraine Declares State of Emergency, Summons Citizens Home from Russia

Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to flee, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught. Shelling intensified at the line of contact in eastern Ukraine, where Russian President…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Ukraine president vows to defend country as Russia says separatists ‘ask for military help’

Volodymyr Zelenskiy appeals to Russian people to help prevent war after request from separatist leaders sets stage for Putin to order troops over border

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

Truss suggests Tory donors could be sanctioned if they have links to Putin

The Foreign Secretary is facing calls for the Conservatives to hand back donated cash with Russian connections reportedly worth nearly £2 million.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over Ukraine, says Defence Secretary

In unguarded comments, Ben Wallace said the Scots Guards had ‘kicked the backside’ of a Russian leader in the Crimean War and ‘we can do it again’.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022