The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Kyiv claims biggest drone strike on Russian airfields since Putin launched his illegal invasion of Ukraine

In today’s newsletter: As Ukrainian forces make further advances inside Russia, Vladimir Putin goes on an offensive to calm fears and mould perceptions at home. Will it work?

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Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region leads to clashes, captures, and evacuations, escalating tensions with Russia.

Ukraine launched 117 drones and four missiles over the border into Russia on Wednesday, Moscow claimed

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Kyiv says it has also launched a major drone attack on four Russian airbases and shot down an enemy jet

On Aug. 6, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers crossed the border into Kursk province, marking the first invasion of foreign troops into Russian territory since World War II. In the days since, Russian television viewers and social media users have been confronted with images of burned-out houses and captured Russian soldiers.

Ukraine on Wednesday pressed its surprise offensive in Russian territory and bombarded the neighbouring border region of Belgorod, where the governor has declared a state of emergency.