The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

According to a recent opinion poll taken by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, almost one-third of Ukrainians are now prepared to make territorial concessions to Russia if this brings the Russian war of aggression to a swift end and preserves their country’s independence. But more than half of the…

Russian military conducts tactical nuclear drills to deter Western support for Ukraine and considers revising nuclear doctrine.

The Russian military has begun a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s messaging intended to force the West to limit its support for Ukraine

Russian forces are advancing towards Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, posing a threat to a vital supply line. Ukrainian defenses are stretched, with concerns r...

Vladimir Putin’s forces are conducting naval drills in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, and Baltic and Caspian seas

Explore Russia's nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine conflict and evolving geopolitical tensions.

President Putin has ordered a buffer zone after repeated deadly attacks that have shaken residents.

Some Russian troops are also poorly trained, says the Ministry of Defence in London

In a career spanning more than four decades, it was at The Independent that Kim would define his legacy as one of Britain’s best on-the-ground correspondents, writes international editor Chris Stevenson

What could trigger a Russian nuclear response?

Deepening military and trade links between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are making western powers uneasy