The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Biden rattles his sabre at Putin … but it’s Xi he really wants to scare

Tub-thumping talk of all-out war in Ukraine seems overblown but the White House knows the fledgling Sino-Russian axis is a real threat, in Taiwan and elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022

US Officials Say Russia Preparing Full-scale Invasion of Ukraine

Russia has stepped up preparations for an all-out invasion of Ukraine but it is not clear if Moscow has decided to take such a step, US officials have said citing intelligence assessments. Russia has assembled 110,000 troops along the border with its pro-Western neighbor but US intelligence has not determined…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

Ukraine crisis: Russia has in place 70% of military needed for full invasion – US officials

Fears an attack could lead to 50,000 casualties as US troops arrive in Poland and French and German leaders prepare to visit Kyiv and Moscow

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022

Russian Bombers Fly over Belarus amid Ukraine Tensions

Russia on Saturday sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry said the two Tu-22M3 bombers practiced interacting with the Belarusian air force and air defense during a four-hour mission. The flight followed several similar patrols…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2022

Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions

Russia has sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

Putin 'Falls Asleep' At Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony; Many Observers Think It Was Intentional

Vladimir Putin was seen taking a snooze during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics Friday as Ukraine’s national team marched through the stadium. The Russian President was caught on camera in his chair with his eyes closed as the Ukrainian athletes were introduced, and their national anthem was loudly played in…

Benzinga · Feb 5, 2022

EXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?

At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no intention of doing anyway

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

In Beijing, Olympic ideals coexist with authoritarian rule

Thomas Bach, the head of the International Olympic Committee, says the Olympic ideals show that even in a world full of conflict, people can build bridges and live in peace

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

A journey across Ukraine: The ruinous price of invading

A 435-mile drive across the Ukraine’s southern coast reveals what Russia would face if they invaded, and why so many believe it just can’t happen. Marc Champion reports

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2022

Xi had opportunity to urge Putin to pursue Ukraine diplomacy in meeting -U.S. official

A meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing should have been an opportunity for China to encourage Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine, the U.S. State Department's top diplomat for East Asia, Daniel Kritenbrink, said on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022