The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

As the war enters its 908th day, these are the main developments.

Russian President Putin's visit to Chechnya amid Ukraine conflict underscores complex dynamics and strategic importance in ongoing military operations.

In a northern Ukrainian prison, young Russian conscripts captured during Ukraine’s incursion into Russian territory await their fate. Ukraine sees them as crucial bargaining chips, while their families back in Russia are demanding their swift return.

Pontoon bridge across Seym River blown up as Ukrainian army reportedly captures another village in Kursk region

"Can you imagine Putin, how he deals with things? Chugging down a bag of Sour Patch Kids because he's depressed?"

Belarusian President Lukashenko raises concerns over potential nuclear conflict between Ukraine and Russia, warning of unprecedented consequences.

Ukraine's military incursion into Russia, a first in the two-year-old war, has handed Kyiv the initiative on the battlefield, but its outcome remains highly uncertain, analysts say.

Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday, officials said, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia. New Delhi's foreign ministry said on Monday Modi will visit Poland on Thursday before travelling on to Ukraine the next day.

The biggest attack on Russian soil since World War II has rattled Russia and penetrated several kilometres into Russia's Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine now controls over 1,250 square kilometres (480 square miles) and 92 settlements.

An economic catastrophe driven by the fundamental flaws in Russia's current strategy is looming large as Ukrainian forces fight on Russian soil.