The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

The Ukrainian father who rescued his children from Russia; a tale of two visits as Xi meets with Putin and Kishida travels to Kyiv

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023

Little room for maneuver as U.S.-China ties slide further

President Joe Biden said last month after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that he planned to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the episode and clear the air between the rival superpowers.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

Russia seeks 400,000 more recruits as latest Ukraine push stalls

The Kremlin has dialed back plans for a further offensive in Ukraine this spring after failing to gain much ground and will focus on blunting a new push by Kyiv’s forces expected to begin soon.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2023

Emotional Ukrainian kids FINALLY make it home after months in Russian camps

A total of 17 youngsters were snatched by Vladimir Putin's forces and hauled off to Russia-held Crimea after being told by their cruel captors that their families had abandoned them

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

Vladimir Putin offered protection from arrest by South Africa as party PRAISES tyrant

South African opposition minority party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has said Vladimir Putin is welcome to their country despite an arrest warrant being issued

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023

Russia wants demilitarised buffer zones in Ukraine, says Putin ally

Russia wants to create demilitarised buffer zones inside Ukraine around areas it has annexed, an ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying it might be necessary to push deeper into Ukraine if such zones cannot be set up.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2023

Russia reneging on major arms delivery commitments due to Ukraine war, says India

Comments seem to be first sign that India could recalibrate its dependency on Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Russian forces preparing for Ukrainian counteroffensive, says Medvedev

Former president also warns Moscow will use ‘absolutely any weapon’ if Kyiv attempts to retake Crimea

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023

Is World War Three on the horizon?

As tensions ramp up between the West and its various adversaries, increased support for Ukraine could escalate its war with Russia into a global conflict.

The Week · Mar 24, 2023

Russia Says Use of Depleted Uranium Shells in Ukraine Would Harm Population, Land for Decades

Russia's defense ministry said on Friday that the use of depleted uranium shells in Ukraine would harm Ukrainian troops, the wider population and negatively affect the country's agriculture sector for decades or even centuries. Russia has reacted furiously to plans outlined by Britain earlier this week to send shells containing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2023