The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Australians in Ukraine describe 'two different realities' as life continues amid threat of Russian invasion

For many people in Ukraine, life is continuing as normal, with some believing the West is "overreacting" to Russia's mobilisation of troops on its border. But analysts warn the threat of an invasion is real.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

US delivers response to Moscow's demands on Ukraine and NATO, after Russia warns of 'retaliatory measures'

The United States delivers written replies to sweeping Russian security demands, a key step in a fragile diplomatic process as Russia stages new military drills on land and sea near Ukraine.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

Norway's PM says Russia build-up is `a sign of weakness'

Norway’s prime minister says he believes it’s “a sign of weakness” that President Vladimir Putin has to express Moscow’s political views by an “extraordinary” military buildup

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Beijing Olympics could affect Russian thinking about Ukraine invasion - U.S. diplomat

The Beijing Winter Olympics could affect the timing of any Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on Wednesday, adding that Chinese President Xi Jinping would not be happy if the two were to coincide.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Biden ‘stands by’ pledge to nominate Black woman to supreme court, White House says – as it happened

President urged to make good on promise to pick Black woman to fill vacancy, with Stephen Breyer to retire as justice – follow the latest

The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2022

Russia has reached the point of no return in its conflict with Ukraine

The international crisis created by Russia over NATO’s eastern expansion has brought Europe to its most critical moment since the dissolution of the state of Yugoslavia in the early 1980s.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2022

Ukrainian general hints at potential date when Russia could launch attack

Ukrainian Lieutenant-General Oleksandr Pavliuk said February 20 is a date that's being considered for when Vladimir Putin sends troops into the country due to the Beijing Winter Olympics

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2022

Why does Russia want to block Ukraine from joining Nato?

Vladimir Putin is vehemently opposed to neighbouring Ukraine signing up to the military alliance

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

It's just a 'panic attack' – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis

As Western news outlets warn of a “countdown to war,” Kremlin-controlled Russian television has a different take, accusing the U.S. of “hysteria” in its insistence that President Vladimir Putin is about to invade Ukraine.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2022

Russia's recent invasions of Ukraine and Georgia offer clues to what Putin might be thinking now

Given that Russia has amassed 100,000 troops along its nearly 1,200-mile border with Ukraine, a look at two recent invasions by Russia against neighboring territories offers insight to what a possible new invasion would entail if diplomacy is unable to ease the growing tensions.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2022