The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

House members introduce resolution defining what victory in Ukraine would look like

Resolution would say the United States considers victory as Ukraine being ‘restored to its internationally recognized 1991 borders’

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

China tries to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping says Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Hungary's call for Ukraine ceasefire "cynical", U.S. envoy says

The Hungarian government's call for a ceasefire in neighbouring Ukraine is "cynical" given large swathes of the country are occupied by invading Russian forces, the U.S. Ambassador to Budapest David Pressman said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Putin and Armenian PM discuss Lachin Corridor in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed the Lachin Corridor in a phone call, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Tucker Carlson receives a job offer from Russian state TV after Fox News firing

Putin-linked propagandists troll American media with their bid for the ousted far-right pundit’s attention

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

South Africa, Due to Host Putin, Rows Back from Pledge to Quit War Crimes Court

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rowed back on Wednesday from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes. Ramaphosa had said on Tuesday that the ruling African National Congress would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

South Africa, due to host Putin, rows back from pledge to quit war crimes court

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rowed back on Wednesday from a pledge to quit the International Criminal Court, months before he is due to host Russia's Vladimir Putin who is wanted by the ICC for suspected war crimes.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Vladimir Putin ‘abandons’ efforts to take more territory in Ukraine ahead of ‘landmark’ counter-offensive

Head of Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has switched to defensive positions ahead of Kyiv’s long-awaited counterattack

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2023

How ‘Putin’s chef’ and his Wagner Group are cashing in on Sudan

They’ve drawn most attention in eastern Ukraine, but it seems wherever war breaks out – from Syria to Sudan – this group of mercenaries can be found profiting from bloodshed, writes World Affairs Editor Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Belarusians wary of being drawn into war with Ukraine

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has welcomed thousands of Russian troops to his country, allowed the Kremlin to use it to launch the invasion of Ukraine last year, and offered to station some of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons there

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023