The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Putin visits Russian-occupied Mariupol day after ICC issues arrest warrant

A day after being accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol, scene of some of the worst devastation of his year-old invasion.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

Putin visits Russia-occupied Mariupol city in Ukraine

Russian president seen driving a car around Russia-occupied city of Mariupol

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Putin visits Russian-occupied Mariupol in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin, who flew to Mariupol by helicopter, drove around city and stopped to talk to residents, TASS reports.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2023

‘We had to hide them’: how Ukraine’s ‘kidnapped’ children led to Vladimir Putin’s arrest warrant

Thousands have been taken to Russia for ‘adoption’ or ‘re-education’, but the international community is seeking justice• Russia-Ukraine war – live updates

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

Ukraine war – live: Putin to host ‘strategic’ meeting with Xi Jinping after Mariupol visit

The Russian president was seen driving around the Russian-held city of Mariupol on his first visit to the occupied region

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Putin makes surprise Crimea visit on annexation anniversary

President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Crimea on Saturday for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Putin visits Crimea to mark nine years since annexation from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled to Crimea to mark the ninth anniversary of the Black Sea peninsula’s annexation from Ukraine on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin visits Crimea on annexation anniversary following war crimes arrest warrant

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader

Manchester Evening News · Mar 18, 2023

Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin?

Vladimir Putin may not see the inside of a cell in The Hague any time soon, but his war crimes arrest warrant could hurt his ability to travel freely and meet other world leaders, who may feel less inclined to speak to a wanted man.

Reuters · Mar 18, 2023

Putin makes surprise visit to Crimea

President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Crimea on Saturday for what were termed “reunification” events, nine years after Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula from Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Mar 18, 2023