The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

The widow of Russia’s late opposition leader Alexei Navalny is calling on voters in the country’s presidential election to turn up at polling stations en masse at 12 noon on March 17 and either vote against Vladimir Putin or spoil their ballot. The protest action, known as “Noon Against Putin”,…

US maintains nuclear posture amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine crisis. Ongoing clashes in eastern Ukraine. International community closely monitoring ...

Donald Trump has a campaign song that is every bit as iconic as Will.i.am’s Yes, We Can anthem for Barack Obama. You might not find it very uplifting, but it moves the audience to tears of pride at his rallies. It’s called Justice for All by the J6 Prison Choir,…

CNN's star analyst compares Putin to Hitler — and sees no good outcomes ahead in conflict with Russia and China

Vladimir Klitschko warns of Putin's threats, urges U.S. aid to Ukraine for global stability.

Baltic country’s state security says assault on Leonid Volkov was probably to stop Russian opposition influencing election

Recent polls reveal doubts about President Biden's leadership on the world stage and its impact on US global standing.

Russian President Putin warns of nuclear war readiness amid tensions with the West. Importance of preparedness and diplomatic efforts highlighted.

Lithuanian intelligence services on Wednesday said that the attack on Russian opposition figure Leonid Volkov, a close ally of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was likely "organised by Russia".

Language teacher Sorina Stoianova has found herself at the forefront of Moldova's efforts to counter Russian influence in its rebel Gagauzia region, which borders Ukraine.

Pope Francis’s anti-western views are well known – and his new advice would lead not to peace, but a dangerous escalation, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci