The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Leader visits city known for historically large Russian population on second day of visit

As the war enters its 813th day, these are the main developments.

China and Russia to deepen their ‘no limits’ partnership against America and its allies

Putin refers to his invasion of a European neighbour euphemistically as the ‘situation in Ukraine’ as Xi says he hopes to see ‘peace and stability’ in the continent

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The suspect in the shooting of Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was charged with attempted murder with premeditation, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok said Thursday. Tuesday’s shooting attack was “politically motivated”, Sutaj Estok added.

After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, an estimated 100,000 Russians found refuge in the neighbouring Caucasus republic of Georgia. Many continue to work in the IT services sector for Russian firms. Others have opened their own businesses. Most express their solidarity with the thousands of Georgians demonstrating…

Experts say Ukraine’s defence and Russia’s manpower woes will limit the advance, but fears persist.

Putin and Xi strengthen ties in energy, trade, security, and geopolitics, emphasizing mutual trust and military cooperation amidst global challenges.