The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Jimmy Kimmel on Nasa asteroid mission: ‘Exciting news for everyone other than the Space Force’

Late-night hosts discuss Nasa’s planetary defense shot, Russia’s military draft and sham referendums in eastern Ukraine

The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2022

At least 260,000 Russians have fled since Putin’s military call-up, Western officials believe

‘An exodus of skilled workers’ is underway across Russia’s borders, officials say

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

EU executive proposes eighth batch of sanctions against Russia

The European Union executive proposed on Wednesday an eighth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tighter trade restrictions, more individual blacklistings and an oil price cap for third countries.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Analysis-India sharpens stand on Ukraine war but business as usual with Russia

India is articulating its position against the Ukraine war more robustly to counter criticism that it is soft on Russia, but it still has not held Moscow responsible for the invasion and will not alter its policy on importing cheap Russian oil and coal.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Putin’s grip on power ‘may be weakened by colossal error in Ukraine’ as estimated 250,000 flee to avoid draft

The Kremlin is expected to move swiftly to annex four territories occupied by his forces in the east of the country after conducting a series of ‘sham’ referendums

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

What are tactical nuclear weapons? An international security expert explains and assesses what they mean for the war in Ukraine

Tactical nuclear weapons have burst onto the international stage as Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing battlefield losses in eastern Ukraine, has threatened that Russia will “make use of all weapon systems available to us” if Russia’s territorial integrity is threatened. Putin has characterized the war in Ukraine as an existential…

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

Bosnian Serb separatist leader blasts West, praises Russia

Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik is facing an election this weekend and he has blasted the West and praised Vladimir Putin over his policies in the Balkans

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Trump asks to head up group to negotiate with Putin in response to Nord Stream leaks

The former president claimed that the Russian invasion of Ukraine would not have happened if he were in the White House

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Belarusian opposition leader: UK must continue to lead fight against tyranny

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

How Vladimir Putin could have carried out Nord Stream pipeline sabotage attack

Gas is gushing into the Baltic Sea after three explosions on the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines - which run gas supplies from Russia to Germany - in what appears to be sabotage

Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022