The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

EU approves fresh sanctions on Russia after Putin annexes four regions of Ukraine

Russia’s declaration that four areas of occupied Ukraine are now its territory has been condemned by the international community

Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022

Putin Says Situation in Annexed Regions Will Be ‘Stabilized’

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would stabilize the situation in four Ukrainian regions it has claimed as its own territory, an indirect acknowledgment of the challenges it faces to assert its control. Russian forces have suffered significant losses in two of the four regions since Friday, when…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 5, 2022

Desperate Vladimir Putin is 'out of moves' in Ukraine war, US army general warns

Former director and retired US army general David Petraeus warned Russia and Vladimir Putin can be unpredictable and still able to cause a massive amount of devastation

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Ukraine won back territory and support, but Russia will test the west’s resolve again

Talk of nuclear escalation or attacks on pipelines may be far-fetched at present, but Moscow has other levers at its disposal, says Keir Giles of Chatham House

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Ruminating on rebellion, Putin says the state must be strong

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday questioned a Russian teacher at length about an 18th century rebellion which shook Empress Catherine the Great's Russia, offering his own view on the lesson from history: the state must be strong.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera

It's been quite a year for conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Learning From People Who Vote with their Feet

Washington Post columnist Keith Richburg explains how foot voting patterns are a strong indicator of the relative appeal of governments.

Reason · Oct 5, 2022

New Biden Weapons Package for Ukraine 'Increases the Danger of a Direct Military Clash,' Says Russian Ambassador

Plus: Musk's Twitter purchase may be back on, global deflation may be looming, and more...

Reason · Oct 5, 2022

Putin says Russia has "great respect" for Ukrainian people, despite "current situation"

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a televised meeting with teachers on Wednesday that Russia has "great respect" for the Ukrainian people, despite what he called "the current situation".

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Putin and the prince: fears in west as Russia and Saudi Arabia deepen ties

Prince Mohammed’s decision to strengthen relations has alarmed allies, but he has long admired Russian leader

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022