The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Trump’s shift on Ukraine has been dramatic – but will it change the war?

While the US president is preparing to assist Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s efforts against Russia, his plan may have significant limits

The Guardian - US · Jul 22, 2025

Russia using children to design and test its military drones, investigation finds

Teenagers who take part in video games tell of being headhunted to work on technology used against Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025

New Russian law criminalises searching for online content deemed 'extremist'

The changes represent Russia's latest internet restriction, following measures taken against social media platforms and foreign technology companies since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

Euronews · Jul 22, 2025

Putin appears unfazed by ‘emotional’ Trump’s threats over Ukraine

Benefits of better US relations come second to Russian leader’s maximalist war aims, say insiders and analysts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2025

How Trump Turned His Truth Social App Into A Megaphone

Donald Trump has turned his obscure Truth Social platform into a megaphone in his second presidential term -- constantly posting everything from major policy announcements to personal threats and unashamed self-promotion.

International Business Times · Jul 21, 2025

Lindsey Graham Issues Warning to Putin While Labeling Trump the 'Scottie Scheffler of American Politics'

Lindsey Graham warned Putin that Trump is ready to strike back hard, calling him the "Scottie Scheffler of American politics."

Latin Times · Jul 21, 2025

A concert in Italy by Russian conductor Gergiev is canceled after protests

Organizers in Italy say a concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev has been canceled after protests against giving the stage to a conductor who hasn't condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Italy uninvites controversial pro-Putin conductor from Caserta classical concert

The news of the cancellation of the performance by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, who is known to be very close to President Vladimir Putin, has been hailed as a victory by Kremlin critic Yulia Navalnaya and Ukrainian associations in Italy.

Euronews · Jul 21, 2025

Trump–Russian President Meeting in Beijing Can't Be Ruled Out, Says Kremlin — But Timing Must Align

The Kremlin has hinted at the possibility of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing this September.

Benzinga · Jul 21, 2025

Italian concert by Putin-linked Russian conductor called off after outcry

Thousands, including Alexei Navalny’s widow, signed letter objecting to performance by Valery Gergiev, a close ally of Russian president

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025