The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Putin Declares Martial Law in Annexed Ukraine Regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared martial law in four regions of Ukraine recently annexed by Moscow. The upper house of Russia’s parliament quickly endorsed Putin’s decision to impose martial law in the annexed Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 19, 2022

Factbox-Putin declares martial law in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine: what does it mean?

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared martial law in four partially occupied regions of Ukraine that Russia claims as its own.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Putin Declares Martial Law In Ukraine's Illegally Annexed Regions, Zelenskyy Responds: 'No Space Left For Negotiations'

As Ukraine continues advancing into four of its illegally annexed eastern-border regions, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared martial law in the occupied territories.

Benzinga · Oct 19, 2022

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

Russia’s president did not provide details of the extra powers the heads of annexed regions will have under his decree.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

Whistleblower in Russia’s feared FSB service flees and brands war 'crime of century'

She also claims there will be new major appointments for Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has recruited thousands of mercenary “volunteers” for the war

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

'Severe consequences' for Vladimir Putin if he uses nuclear weapons, Downing Street warns

The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the UK Government was 'taking a strong lead in this area'

Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022

How Russia is rounding up reluctant army recruits for Ukraine

Russian police accused of raiding hostels, homeless shelters and student dormitories in attempt to boost the military.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

OLD What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner and why is she detained in Russia?

The basketball icon has been detained in Moscow for five months and counting

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Russian army vows to 'fight to death' as tens of thousands are evacuated from Kherson

Kherson was the first major city to fall to the Russians at the start of the war and remains the only regional capital under Moscow’s control, so retaking it would be a huge victory for Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

Putin orders sweeping security powers in regions near Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin ordered dramatically heightened security, including restrictions on movement, in regions along the border with Ukraine as attacks have spread into Russian territory.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022