The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

‘According to intelligence, the first North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones as early as October 27-28,’ Zelensky said on X

The alleged contact raises potential national security concerns due to Putin’s frosty relations with the US, the war in Ukraine and the upcoming election

Former UK defence chief Lord Stirrup issued the warning during a House of Lords debate on Ukraine.

Putin dismissed MI5 claims that Russian agents have been trying to cause ‘mayhem’ on British streets as ‘utter rubbish’

Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent on Friday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 20 years amid surging inflation.

Vladimir Putin has denied having any contact with former US president Donald Trump.

The two sides have revealed little about their deal. But there’s plenty at stake, from investments to TikTok.

There’s a degree of irony that countries attending the 2024 Brics summit this week voted to adopt the Kazan declaration (named for the capital city of the autonomous republic of Tatarstan in Russia, where the summit is being held). The declaration’s first clause emphasises that “all states should act consistently…

As the war enters its 973rd day, these are the main developments.

Seoul ‘strongly urges’ immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia.

News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul