The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

China invited world leaders to its capital, Beijing, recently to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the second world war. Western leaders were notably absent. But despite the presence of many other leaders, such as Russian president Vladimir Putin, it was the arrival of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un…

Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend

Rumours on Putin's health rise as Russia unveils Enteromix, a new cancer vaccine claiming major breakthroughs despite lacking human trial data.

Norwegians are heading to the polls in the main day of voting for a new parliament, after a campaign in which the future of a wealth tax that dates to the late 19th century has been a central issue

Trump signals ‘second stage’ of sanctions as Russia hits Kyiv government building, killing four, including a three-month-old baby

Here are the key events on day 1,292 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

US treasury secretary foreshadows oil tariffs in cooperation with Europe; Alaska meeting gave Putin the publicity he wanted, says Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,293

US Treasury Scott Bessent says tougher sanctions can bring Russian economy to ‘full collapse.’

It's a new low in US refugee/asylum policy; simultaneouly unjust and counterproductive.