The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Starmer tells Zelensky ‘we can’t lose focus’ on Ukraine despite Iran crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also met the King during his visit to the UK.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Is Vladimir Putin Afraid of Death? Russian President Reportedly Relocates to Kremlin Fortress Amid Assassination Fears

Vladimir Putin reportedly spends nights in the Kremlin, fearing assassination after Iran's leader's death. Moscow faces mobile internet blackout amid security concerns.

International Business Times UK · Mar 17

Is Russia using the war in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine?

Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.

Euronews · Mar 17

Zelensky to visit UK on Tuesday as Starmer warns of oil ‘windfall’ for Russia

The Ukrainian president’s visit comes as the Middle East conflict has driven up the price of oil, benefiting Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship ‘sailing under false flag’ in Baltic Sea

The Russian captain was arrested on suspicion of using forged documents

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Ukraine had brutal plan to bankrupt Putin with his own war dead – until Trump’s oil U-turn wrecked it

ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s campaign to force the Kremlin into paying vast amounts of compensation for Russia’s war dead has been undermined by Trump’s oil bonus for Putin, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Starmer plans Zelensky talks amid fear of Russian oil ‘windfall’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would soon meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Newsletter: EU ministers to mull bolstering naval mission under US pressure

Also in this newsletter: Belgian Prime Ministers calls on Europe to cut deal with Russia on war in Ukraine, and EU diplomats expect tensions over the closed Druzhba pipeline to play out until after April's Hungarian elections.

Euronews · Mar 16

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky arrives in UK as Starmer government vows ‘not to forget war in Europe’

John Healey said the world faces ‘two conflicts on two continents’

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Mr Nobody Against Putin wins best documentary feature Oscar for teacher who opposed Ukraine war

Mr Nobody Against Putin takes on Putin's propaganda and patriotism program for Russian youth after its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 16