The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one-third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and preserves their country’s independence. But more than half of the…

Russian military conducts tactical nuclear drills to deter Western support for Ukraine and considers revising nuclear doctrine.

President Putin has ordered a buffer zone after repeated deadly attacks that have shaken residents.

Some Russian troops are also poorly trained, says the Ministry of Defence in London

In a career spanning more than four decades, it was at The Independent that Kim would define his legacy as one of Britain’s best on-the-ground correspondents, writes international editor Chris Stevenson

What could trigger a Russian nuclear response?

Deepening military and trade links between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are making western powers uneasy

NCA said forfeiture of cash belonging to Petr Aven was first time it has recovered, rather than frozen, sanctioned funds

Many nations expressed doubts Monday about the transparency of Venezuela's election after Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner, while his traditional allies congratulated the long-time leader.