The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Thai sovereignty is not for abuse

Thailand's dramatic and damaging shift in position towards Russia's aggression in Ukraine raises myriad questions with few answers -- none holding any water.

Bangkok Post · Oct 27, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'does not not see need' to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

There is 'no point' politically or militarily, said Russian President

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

The Loop: Several injured in stabbing at Italian shopping centre, Zimbabwe orchestrates another T20 World Cup upset over Pakistan

What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

We can’t afford US Congress wavering in its support for Ukraine

Kevin McCarthy’s warning of no ‘blank check’ and progressive Democrats’ premature call for negotiations were unfortunate

The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2022

Ukraine recap: the approach of 'General Winter' and what it means for the conflict

The next couple of weeks is likely to see Ukraine’s weather taking a turn for the worse, bringing first rain and then, as temperatures plummet, increasingly heavy snowfalls. “General Winter” has always had an important part to play in armed conflicts in this part of the world – something that…

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022

As invasion of Ukraine continues, western nations need to tax war profiteers’ windfalls

Households and businesses hit by higher prices caused by the conflict should be helped by companies that have benefited

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Putin says United States wrong to destroy relations with China

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was wrong to destroy its relations with China over Taiwan.

Reuters · Oct 27, 2022

Even Shell can see it is earning too much from this crisis – the energy market needs a profits cap

The government could be doing so much more to protect consumers, says former BP executive Nick Butler

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

DOD strategy reports show rising nuclear tensions - Roll Call

Documents reveal growing U.S. military focus on adjusting policies, plans and programs to respond to Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022

Putin: "It doesn't make sense" for Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

"We have only hinted in response to statements made by western leaders."

Axios · Oct 27, 2022