The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 480 of the invasion

Ukraine reportedly makes gain in counteroffensive; Russia claims to have repelled attacks on Zaporizhzhia frontline

The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2023

Ukraine takes back control of village on Zaporizhzhia front in counteroffensive

Russia acknowledged on Sunday that Ukraine had recaptured a village in the southern Zapororizhzhia region, its first gain on that front since it launched its counteroffensive earlier this month. Ukraine also on Sunday said its forces had destroyed a “significant” ammunition depot near the Russian-occupied port city of Henichesk. Follow…

France 24 · Jun 18, 2023

Oliver Stone: ‘The worst-case nuclear scenario already happened at Chernobyl – how many people actually died?’

The multi-Oscar-winning director and his producer, Fernando Sulichin, talk to Louis Chilton about the message behind their campaigning documentary ‘Nuclear Now’

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 480

as the war enters its 480th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2023

Ukrainian prisoners of war return having been castrated by drunken Russian soldiers

Two soldiers, aged 25 and 28, have spoken about their experiences after spending one and three months respectively in the company of Vladimir Putin's sick troops

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2023

Putin interrupts would-be African peacemakers talk

African leaders have urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin peace talks with Ukraine during a meeting in St Petersburg.

The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin

South Africa President says the war is having a ‘negative impact’ on the African continent and many other countries.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: counteroffensive records ‘tactical successes’ as troops advance south – as it happened

Follow the latest updates

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023

Putin confirms first nuclear bombs moved to Belarus in warning to West

Vladimir Putin says Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2023

South African president arrives in Russia as part of peace mission

South Africa's president arrived in Saint Petersburg on Saturday ahead of talks headed by an African delegation pushing for negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow even as doubts grow they will bear fruit.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2023