The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Ukraine has been locked in an existential fight for its freedom ever since Russia sent armed soldiers with no insignia -- dubbed the "little green men" -- to take over the Crimea peninsula on February 28, 2014, following a pro-EU revolution in Kyiv.

Observers say Russia’s seafood industry was not sanctioned quickly or harshly enough, especially at the start of war.

Beijing official said relations with Moscow are at an historic high.

South Korea says North Korea has sent Russia 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions since September.

Vasily Dubkov was detained and later released in Moscow

Leaked documents describe the Kremlin's concerted efforts to influence public opinion – using cinema, streaming series and TV programmes – to promote a narrative of Russian heroism, traditional values and loyalty towards President Vladimir Putin ahead of his March 15-17 bid for re-election.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin downplays fears of wider conflict in Chatham House speech

French President Emmanuel Macron has smashed a major taboo by floating the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine, raising the stakes in a showdown with a nuclear-armed Russia.

I can only imagine Vladimir Putin’s laughter in Moscow. Last week, Ben Jamal, director of the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, told protesters at Westminster he wanted a situation where “they will have to lock the doors of parliament itself”. Three MPs — all women, naturally — have been given police protection.…

At least one of Trump's four criminal trials is set to begin while the others are now in jeopardy

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, and has not ruled out sending Western ground troops. He said Europe's security and stability depended on Russia's defeat.