The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Ukraine calls for international probe into the downing of a Russian military transport plane, but Russia refuses to hand over the bodies of prisoners of war.

There has been no official confirmation on who downed the plane, but Russia accuses Ukraine.

As Finns elect a new president in the shadow of Putin’s hostility and a possible Trump return, all eyes are on national security, says author and commentator John Kampfner

UN court to rule on progress of Ukraine’s case against Russia disputing its ‘genocide’ basis for invasion; Russian warship believed sunk by sea drones off Crimea

Learn about the imprisonment of Russian dissident Vladimir Karamurza and the crackdown on opposition figures as President Putin strengthens his grip on power.

Senior Nato analysts have advised the Supreme Commander of the alliance, General Christopher Cavoli, that Vladimir Putin is already carrying out a 10-year offensive to expand Russia’s power across Europe. “We may already be in year two of the plan, starting with the invasion of Ukraine two years ago,” a…

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny calls for Russians to protest Putin by forming long queues at polling stations on election day.

South Africa’s stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act.

The holding in detention by Thai authorities of an anti-war Russian rock band has exposed how criticising President Vladimir Putin can be fraught with danger even outside the country.

A key summit focuses on aid as Russia says it will increase air defence missile production.

Human rights advocates warned against sending Bi-2 to Russia where they could be persecuted for opposing Ukraine war.