The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

The Russian rouble has fallen to its lowest value in 16 months, heralding a potential crisis for Vladimir Putin and raising questions about his country’s ability to continue to wage war.

U.S. defense strategists warn that China may use the distraction of the war in Ukraine to launch military action against Taiwan. They believe Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to gain control over the breakaway province – which has been beyond Beijing’s control since the founding of the People’s Republic…

Three killed in Russian strikes on Volyn; Russia raises interest rates to 12%

Moscow has turned to riskier methods of espionage after expulsion of spies it had placed under diplomatic cover in Europe

The currency has now surrendered all of its gains from last year to plumb depths not seen since an investor panic in the early days of the war.

Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno welcomed Niger's junta-appointed prime minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, for a visit on Tuesday, the Chadian government announced. A spokesperson for the West African bloc ECOWAS confirmed the group will meet in Ghana later this week to discuss a possible intervention in Niger. Follow…

Emergency decision is intended to halt slide after currency dropped to weakest point in almost 17 months

Pressure for a ‘Hollywood-style’ breakthough against Russia’s forces is unrealistic, war analysts tell The Independent

”World leaders from Australia, Russia, France, U.S., Nepal, Mauritius & Sri Lanka congratulate India on 77th Independence Day. PM Albanese pays tribute to Nehru, Putin lauds India's global respect, Macron looks to 2047, Blinken stands with India, PMs of Nepal & Mauritius proud of ties & Sri Lanka confident of…