The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

What is the New START nuclear deal and why did Russia suspend it?

As Putin freezes the treaty between Russia and the US, we look at the deal and the implications of the suspension.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023

Watch live: Vladimir Putin expected to attend concert for Russian Defender of Fatherland Day

Watch live as Russians attend a Defender of the Fatherland Day rally, which is being held in Moscow.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

‘Russia’s war goals haven’t changed: destroying Ukraine’

Seven experts predict possible scenarios as neither Moscow nor Kyiv appears ready to negotiate a peaceful end to war.

Al Jazeera · Feb 22, 2023

Russian lawmakers endorse suspension of nuclear pact with US

The lower house of tje Russian parliament has quickly endorsed President Vladimir Putin’s move to suspend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Republicans hit Biden to hurt Ukraine

Far-right Republicans won't come right out in support of Putin, yet they agree with his anti-democratic agenda

Salon · Feb 22, 2023

Russia Says It Won’t Return to Nuclear Treaty until West Is Ready to Talk

Russia said on Wednesday it would need to see a change in NATO's stance and a willingness for dialogue before it would consider returning to its last remaining nuclear treaty with the United States. The lower house of the Russian parliament voted quickly in favor of suspending Moscow's participation in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Superyachts on sanctions radar

Luxurious superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs reportedly close to the Kremlin have proved difficult to seize under Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2023

Commentary: The first year of war in Ukraine has defied predictions

If you told me a year ago that the Russian army would be performing as incompetently in Ukraine as it is today, I would have responded with a sarcastic chuckle. And yet, 12 months into Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II, this is precisely what has occurred. The Ukrainians…

Chicago Tribune · Feb 22, 2023

Putin's war: A year of miscalculations

Russia's military has learned some lessons but major issues remains.

Axios · Feb 22, 2023

Analysis-Putin's nuclear treaty move raises stakes over China's growing arsenal

Russia's suspension of its last remaining nuclear weapons treaty with the United States may have dashed any hopes of dragging China to the table to start talking about its own rapidly accelerating nuclear arms programmes.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023