The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Ukraine army in ‘orderly withdrawals’ from parts of Bakhmut, says UK

Ukrainian forces have made “orderly withdrawals” from parts of the eastern town of Bakhmut after the Russian military stepped up its attacks, British defence chiefs said on Friday.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023

Putin is having chemotherapy for cancer according to leaked documents

A man has been arrested in the USA after the release of top secret documents

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Russian threats to nuke Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Russia’s Navalny ‘has mystery illness which may be slow poisoning’

Russia’s most prominent opposition leader is suffering ‘acute pain’, which supporters fear may be due to poison

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

The long-simmering Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict is boiling over while the West and Russia look elsewhere

While the world is watching the destruction in Ukraine, in another corner of the former Soviet Union hostilities smolder.

The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023

Factbox: Who is Alexei Navalny and what does he say of Russia, Putin and death?

Russia's most prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost 8 kg in jail and is suffering an illness that could be some sort of slow acting poison, his spokeswoman said.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Russian regions cancel Victory Day parades due to ‘security concerns’ at the Ukraine border

Russia’s high-profile Victory Day parades have been cancelled in some areas due to “security concerns” at the border, UK military chiefs have said.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

US attorney general confirms arrest of air national guardsman suspected of being behind intelligence leaks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023

Pentagon Leak Reveals 14 U.S. Troops in Ukraine

While escalation is not inevitable, it’s still a risk having any U.S. boots on the ground.

Reason · Apr 12, 2023

Russia’s electronic draft: As soon as they hit 'send', you've been called up

When Russian authorities announced a “partial mobilisation” last year to reinforce their military objectives in Ukraine, thousands of reservists immediately knew what it meant – they would be sent to war. To avoid being deployed, thousands left Russia or tried to hide from recruitment agents at home. For many, their…

France 24 · Apr 12, 2023