The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

A day of dodging questions over Russian-controlled territories

Officials tread water over recognised borders of self-proclaimed republics in Luhansk and Donetsk until Putin’s statement

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022

US announces ‘first barrage’ of sanctions against Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin had decreed that troops would be deployed to the regions to "ensure peace" in the People's Republic of Donetsk and Luhansk.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2022

Tough sanctions on Russia would push up energy prices and deepen UK cost of living squeeze, experts warn

Major sanctions on Russia would have serious implications for Europe, and experts question whether politicians have the resolve to follow through on their tough rhetoric

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

UK sanctions explained - and how Russia-Ukraine war would hit petrol prices

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian tanks to cross the border into Ukraine and Britain has reacted by slapping sanctions on five Russian banks

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

European Union Nations Unanimously Approve Russian Sanctions

Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to impose as forceful a response as possible in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe. Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

‘A perfect storm’: How Ukraine crisis could dramatically impact living costs

Russia supplies a tenth of the world’s oil and 40 per cent of Europe’s natural gas imports

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

‘We’re not afraid of Putin’: defiance on the streets of Kyiv

As protesters condemn Russian president, city’s defence chief says it is ready for ‘any situation’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022

Pentagon chief calls on Putin to avoid full-blown "war of choice"

Russian President Vladimir Putin can still avoid a full-blown war of choice, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday at the start of talks at the Pentagon with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Ukraine Crisis: Putin Gets OK to Use Force outside Russia

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the country — a move that could presage a broader attack on Ukraine after the US said an invasion was already underway there. Several European leaders said Russian troops rolled into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Mid-Day Market Update: Stocks Extend Losses; Dow Tumbles Over 400 Points

U.S. stocks extended its earlier losses midway through trading on Tuesday, amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would recognize the independence of two Russian-led breakaway regions of Ukraine and ordered Russian troops to go into eastern Ukraine.

Benzinga · Feb 22, 2022