The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

US will soon need to deter two major nuclear powers for first time, White House says

New national security strategy warns of Russia as more immediate threat and China as long-term competitor

The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2022

Canada announces new military package for Ukraine after Russian missile attacks

Canada said on Wednesday it will provide over C$47 million ($34.06 million) in new military aid to assist Ukraine in dealing with Russia's invasion, with the package including artillery rounds, satellite communications, winter clothing and drone cameras, among other assistance.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell asked Elon Musk to 'destroy the internet' before notorious party photo

The disgraced socialite and sex trafficker was allegedly overheard speaking to billionaire Musk at a Vanity Fair party in 2014 where the pair were photographed together

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

Criminal released by Vladimir Putin to fight in Ukraine executed after trying to desert

Zaur Aliyev was six years into his 18-year sentence but as part of a scheme that sees even murderers trade their sentence for risking their lives in the war, but he was 'shot after trying to leave'

Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022

NATO: Russian Nuclear Strike Would Almost Certainly Draw ‘Physical Response’

A Russian nuclear strike would change the course of the conflict and almost certainly trigger a "physical response" from Ukraine allies and potentially from NATO, a senior NATO official said on Wednesday. Any use of nuclear weapons by Moscow would have "unprecedented consequences" for Russia, the official warned. It would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 12, 2022

Who is John Caudwell? Billionaire turns off heat in support of Ukraine

The billionaire also said that he would turn off the heat in his mansion’s pool to help the environment.

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

With Putin under pressure, Belarus edges closer to joining war in Ukraine

A flurry of military activity in Belarus this week has caught the attention of Ukraine and the West as a potential sign that President Alexander Lukashenko may commit his army in support of Russia's flailing war effort in Ukraine.

Reuters · Oct 12, 2022

No movement on release of Brittney Griner from Russia, Biden says

President Joe Biden said he would meet with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader was willing to discuss Griner’s case.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022

Putin offers to boost gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream 2

Russian leader says mothballed pipeline can ferry energy exports west if it is proven safe following recent explosions.

Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2022

Ukraine war: why the world can't afford to let Russia get away with its land grab – lessons from history

Much of the international community has condemned Russia’s annexation of four provinces of Ukraine as illegal. Joe Biden accused Vladmir Putin of a “fraudulent attempt” to claim Ukrainian territory and said the move was “trampling on the United Nations charter, and showing its contempt for peaceful nations everywhere”. The UK’s…

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2022