The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

UK says Ukraine war 'could still happen' after Russia moves to 'assault positions'

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned Russia has not ‘taken the foot off the gas’ despite a 3am invasion deadline having been and gone - and he did not rule out an invasion as soon as today

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022

Russia has not ‘taken its foot off the gas’ and invasion still possible, says Defence Secretary

Vladimir Putin said Russian forces were pulling back but western sources have cast doubt on the claim

Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2022

Latest Ukraine Updates: NATO says no sign of Russia de-escalation

Ukraine news from February 16: NATO says no sign of Russian de-escalation, considers reinforcing southeastern flank.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022

Ukrainians face ‘game of cat and mouse’ with stoic calm

Ukrainians living in the country’s east carry on mostly as usual, despite stark warnings of an imminent Russian attack.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2022

You’re going to feel this, Biden tells Americans, as Ukraine war looms

Analysis: US president gives the kind of speech normally delivered on the eve of momentous action, while speaking over Putin’s head to the Russian people

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2022

In joust with Putin, Germany's Scholz displays more assertive style

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has faced accusations of weak leadership in the Ukraine crisis and of being too soft on Russia, but his unexpectedly combative stance in talks in the Kremlin with President Vladimir Putin has earned him plaudits.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

Get Up To Speed: Why Has Russia Invaded Ukraine And How Did It Come To This?

Russia and Ukraine have been in the news a lot this year so what is actually going on and what is going to happen next?

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 16, 2022

The US urges Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to defend democracy in meeting with Putin

After Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disregarded a U.S. request to call off his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration still hopes the right-wing South American leader takes the opportunity to defend “democratic principles” in Moscow.

Miami Herald · Feb 16, 2022

Nato defence ministers meet as Putin says Russia is open to more Ukraine talks

The Defence Secretary will join Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin amid ongoing tensions in eastern Europe.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

The Less Said About NATO and Ukraine, the Better

Neither Membership nor Neutrality Is the Answer

Foreign Affairs · Feb 16, 2022