The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

President sought to paint rosy picture of Russia at four-hour-long event – but citizens had other plans

In the BBC prime time spy thriller Vigil – now on a spectacular second series – we see Suranne Jones as the intrepid, and indefatigable DCI Amy Silva fighting the operators of a swarm of killer drones. First time out, she was dealing with espionage aboard a billion-pound Vanguard class…

Russian President Vladimir Putin resumed his traditional year-end press conference, after canceling last year, when Russia was doing badly on the battlefield. He combined it with a call-in program.

Discussion on Israel-Palestine conflict, and US-Russia relations with focus on US hostages. Conversation mentions political pressure and diplomacy tactics.

Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realises its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years of fighting that has sent tensions soaring between Moscow and the West.

Analysis of Putin's stance on Ukraine with insights from former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker, highlighting the conflict's impact on the West.

In televised year-end address, Russian president calls for Ukraine’s unconditional surrender

Whelan has been detained in Russia for nearly five years

Ukrainian leader says delay would give Vladimir Putin a ‘satisfied smile’, as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán threatens veto

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes