The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Trump news at a glance: Funding for Democratic states frozen as president uses shutdown to punish opponents

The vice-president said the administration would be forced to resort to layoffs if the shutdown lasts more than a few days. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 1 October at a glance

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2025

Democrats liken Trump to Putin after call to use US cities for military training

Illinois governor JB Pritzker and others condemn president for suggesting cities be used as military training grounds

The Guardian - US · Oct 1, 2025

The Moldova mandate: former Soviet republic opted to defy Russia. Here’s why

Voters have confirmed they want to be in the EU club. In standing up to Putin, they may have reminded Europe why its democracy is precious

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Trump Says He Taunted Putin About Inability To Win Ukraine War: 'Are You a Paper Tiger?'

President Donald Trump said he taunted Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over his inability to win the war in Ukraine after more than three years

Latin Times · Sep 30, 2025

‘His drug is power’: Lukashenko reaches out to the west

President of Belarus has been edging out of the diplomatic freeze, cautiously probing for space beyond Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

Rising drone incursions test Europe’s defences and unity

A wave of drone incursions across the EU is fuelling uncertainty and testing resilience. While some are linked to Russia, others remain unexplained, highlighting gaps in preparedness and the need for a unified European response.

Euronews · Sep 30, 2025

Starmer allies hired investigators to look into author of McSweeney book

KEIR Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author whose book led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump ‘so disappointed’ in Putin and urges him to meet Zelensky for peace talks

It comes as Putin announced his biggest conscription plans in almost a decade

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Europe ‘no longer at peace’ with Russia, says German chancellor

Germany ready to defend Baltic region, Berlin says while Hungarian PM claims Ukraine ‘not a sovereign country’. What we know on day 1,315

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2025

‘We’re already at war’: Ex-MI5 chief warns Putin is already fighting countries

Putin has been starting a war, hoping we don't figure it out.

We Got This Covered · Sep 29, 2025