The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Here are the key developments on the 1,017th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

With the Czech billionaire on the verge of a £3.6bn takeover, the Guardian looks at his dealings in Russia and elsewhere

German chancellor wants Ukraine’s sovereignty guarantees but rules out providing Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles. What we know on day 1,018

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday slammed Russia and its President Vladimir Putin over two aerial attacks that killed at least 12 people.

The bloc faces pressure to bolster defence ahead of a second Trump presidency

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Friday closed down -1.10 (-1.61%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed down -0.0263 (-1.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices posted moderate losses on Friday, with crude sliding to a 2-1/2 week low and gasoline falling to a 2-month low. A stronger dollar Friday...

Russia’s top diplomat says in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson that Moscow doesn’t want a war with the United States but will use “all means” to defend its interests

January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) today is down -0.94 (-1.38%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) is down -0.0255 (-1.32%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately lower, with crude posting a 2-1/2 week low and gasoline posting a 2-month low. A stronger dollar today is bearish for...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Belarus to sign a treaty offering security guarantees, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons, to protect Moscow’s closest ally

Putin signs treaty with Belarus for security guarantees, including nuclear umbrella. Russian doctrine allows nuclear response to aggression amidst tensions...

Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider