The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Rishi Sunak scraps Liz Truss taskforce aimed at striking long-term energy deals

A ship containing gas arrives in Kent (stock image)

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2022

Putin shows off hypersonic missile that can hit anywhere on earth

The missile can be fired outside the earth’s atmosphere before striking any target in the world in less than 30 minutes, Moscow has claimed in its latest threat to the West

Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Ukraine power cuts deepen as Russia batters grid

KYIV: Ukraine worked on Saturday to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia’s latest wave of attacks pitched multiple cities into darkness and forced people to endure sub-zero temperatures without heating or running water.

Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022

Putin sounds out military commanders on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has sought proposals from his armed forces commanders on how they think Russia's military campaign in Ukraine should proceed, during a visit to the operation's headquarters, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

Reuters · Dec 17, 2022

How Putin’s alleged ‘business associate’ made $400m from a major Russian gas deal

French oil group Total writes off Novatek shareholding as Guardian investigation raises questions over ties to Kremlin and ownership of superyacht used by Russian president

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

Moscow Mulling Erdogan’s Suggestion to Hold Summit between Russian, Syrian Leaders

Moscow welcomed on Friday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's proposal to establish a three-way mechanism for diplomacy between Türkiye, Russia and Syria, Russian state news agencies reported, citing a deputy foreign minister. Mikhail Bogdanov said Moscow received Erdogan’s proposal "very positively." The RIA Novosti news agency also reported that Syria's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

Algerian President to Visit Moscow, Sign Strategic Partnership

Algeria and Russia are setting the stage to sign a strategic partnership agreement on economic and military affairs during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s upcoming visit to Moscow this month. In May 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited his Algerian counterpart to visit Moscow, but the Covid-19 pandemic stopped him from making…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 17, 2022

The end of Putin's war is a long way off but we must continue to stand with Ukraine

Record View writes that, after Russia targeting three cities in recent days, we must continue to support the Ukrainian people.

Daily Record · Dec 17, 2022

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia

BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Friday approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, including banning drone exports to the country, as the bloc strives to maintain a united front and keep up financial pressure on Moscow over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine.

Bangkok Post · Dec 17, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 297 of the invasion

Kharkiv left without power, heating and water after new wave of Russian missile strikes across country

The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2022