The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

A simple guide to the Ukraine-Russia crisis: 5 things to know

Why are Ukraine’s NATO ambitions so controversial? And could an all-out war break out? We answer the critical questions.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2022

Putin yet to make this 'one final step needed if he's serious about war in Ukraine'

US Marine Corps Colonel John Barranco said Vladimir Putin will have to make a crucial final step to ensure Russia can successfully invade and occupy Ukraine - and he's yet to do it

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022

Russia adds Putin critic Navalny to list of 'terrorists and extremists'

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and a handful of his allies were added on Tuesday to an official list of "terrorists and extremists", the latest in a series of moves by Russian authorities to stamp out their opposition to President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

What Are US Options for Sanctions against Putin?

The financial options being considered to punish President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine range from the sweeping to the acutely personal — from cutting Russia off from US dollars and international banking to slapping sanctions on a former Olympic gymnast reported to be Putin’s girlfriend. Publicly, the United States…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

US, Europe Declare 'Unity' against Russia over Ukraine

President Joe Biden declared "total" unity among Western powers Monday after crisis talks with European leaders on deterring Russia from an attack against Ukraine, while the Pentagon said 8,500 US troops were put on standby for possible deployment to boost NATO. "I had a very, very, very good meeting --…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

EXPLAINER: What are US options for sanctions against Putin?

The financial options being bruited about to punish President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine range from the sweeping to the acutely personal

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

US orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered about 8,500 U.S. troops on heightened alert, preparing for possible deployment to Europe, if needed, to reassure NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Biden scrambles to defuse Ukraine crisis in first foreign policy test since Afghanistan debacle

Some experts believe Putin views US as being as vulnerable as Russia was after break-up of Soviet Union, writes Andrew Buncombe

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Putin discusses ‘strategic partnership’ with Cuban leader amid fears of military threat

Following recent threats of a potential military deployment to Cuba earlier this month, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin discussed the “strategic partnership” and further coordination of “actions in the international arena” with Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel in a call disclosed Monday by the Kremlin.

Miami Herald · Jan 24, 2022

UK set to face record-high gas prices if Russia invades Ukraine

Fears grow that Vladimir Putin could restrict gas supplies into Europe, pushing prices up further

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022