The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

‘Strong indications’ Putin supplied missile that downed MH17, say investigators

The Malaysia Airlines plane crash killed 298 people in the eastern region of Donetsk, Ukraine, in 2014

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

'Strong indications' Vladimir Putin supplied missile that shot down MH17 passenger jet

It has been proven that the aircraft was hit by a Russian-made missile over Ukraine and prosecutors said there is evidence that Russian President Putin decided to provide the missile to Moscow-backed separatists

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023

Putin approved supply of missiles that shot down MH17 in 2014, investigators say

The international team investigating the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) by a missile has convincing evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally signed off on a decision to allow the Russian missile system into Ukraine, Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

UK extends Russia sanctions targeting those helping fund Putin’s war as Ukrainian president visits Britain

The Foreign Office said companies profiting from the Kremlin’s war machine will be penalised

Evening Standard · Feb 8, 2023

Zelensky visits UK for talks with Sunak and the King

The Ukrainian President is making only his second overseas visit since the Russian invasion of his country began.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Cleverly urged to act as Swiss set to return millions in seized funds to Russia

MPs have written to the Foreign Secretary demanding a challenge to Switzerland over a ruling to hand back laundered funds to UK-sanctioned Russians.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

In 2022, Ukraine was a rallying cry in the State of the Union. In 2023, not so much

Last year the State of Union came six days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Lawmakers waved Ukraine flags and cheered President Biden's stirring call for support. This year, the focus had changed.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2023

Trudy Rubin: End the 'too little, too late' syndrome with US weapons for Ukraine

The White House and its NATO allies still seem determined to deny Ukraine the means to victory over Russian invaders.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 8, 2023

DWP confirms over 8m families across UK to receive first £301 cost of living payment this Spring

More than 686,000 households in Scotland will be eligible for the £301 means-tested payment.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Millions of Britons to get £1,350 cost of living support – are you eligible?

Further help for the vulnerable announced

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023