The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Public hearings begin on Monday at a British inquiry into the 2018 death of a woman who was exposed to the nerve agent Novichok used in an attempt to kill a Russian double agent, which plunged relations between London and the Kremlin to new lows.

Increasing alliance between Russia and North Korea goes beyond transferring weapons, Ukraine leader says; Belarusian president says Putin’s nuclear weapons threat will ‘cool the ardour’ of Western adversaries. What we know on day 964

Where do the candidates stand in the polls? We’ll break it down, along with major updates from the campaign trail.

Russian military tried to oust Ukrainian troops in Kursk, Ukraine leader says; recruiters raid Kyiv’s nightlife in search of men for conscription. What we know on day 963

Former first lady has been largely absent from her husband’s re-election campaign but has returned to the limelight in recent weeks to promote her new memoir

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who was President Vladimir Putin's top political opponent before his death in February, believed he would die in prison, according to his posthumous memoir which will be released on October 22.

In secret journal, Putin’s fiercest critic writes: ‘If your convictions mean something, you must be prepared to stand up for them’

Posthumous memoir, Patriot, of Russian opposition leader who died in prison is set to be released on October 22.

Excerpts of a memoir written by late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny revealed he believed he would die in prison, an event which finally occurred on February 16 at age 47. The New Yorker magazine published excerpts from the book, "Patriot", on Friday, ahead of its release on October 22.

Presidents’ meeting comes before expected signing of strategic partnership agreement by the two countries.

Putin and Pezeshkian strengthen ties amidst tensions, raising concerns over missile and nuclear technology sharing. Complex geopolitical dynamics at play w...