The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin said Russia would use cluster bombs if they’re used against his troops, while denying - despite evidence - that Kremlin forces have already used the controversial munitions in Ukraine.

Russia says air defence forces intercepted attacks over port city of Sevastopol; Putin says Russia will take ‘reciprocal’ action if devices used on his troops

FSB says it has detained people carrying out reconnaissance near the homes of Margarita Simonyan and Ksenia Sobchak

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's U-turn on Sweden's NATO membership bid is fuelling speculation that he may be pivoting back to his traditional Western allies. Until now the Turkish leader has had something of a diplomatic love affair with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, even as the rest of Europe…

Image circulating on pro-Russian Telegram channels suggests ‘Putin’s chef’ may have been in Belarus military camp

Putin says Wagner rejected offer to keep its troops in Ukraine under leadership of their direct commander

Russian general Sergei Surovikin is said to be ‘resting’ and ‘not available’ following Wagner mutiny

Wagner mercenaries have emerged in Belarus as military instructors, the first official sign of the group’s presence in the country since the mutiny in Russia that spiraled into the most serious threat to President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin rule.

As the conflict enters its 507th day, these are the main developments.