Putin, Russia and Ukraine

Putin is desperately trying to reverse Russia’s population crisis and sees Ukraine as a solution, experts say
Numerous factors have been floated to explain Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, including NATO's expansion in Eastern Europe and a desire to restore Soviet-era might. But Ivan Krastev,
Russia close to achieving goals in Ukraine war, Putin's spy chief says
Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence chief said on Tuesday that Russia was close to achieving its goals in Ukraine with Moscow holding what he said was the strategic initiative in all areas in the war.
Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador
In further remarks to Sky News, the UK’s former representative to Nato, Sir Adam Thomson, said Mr Zelensky appeared to be preparing domestic audiences for compromises, while “making opening moves” in a likely extended negotiation with Mr Trump over which line to take with the Kremlin.
Chilling warning the threat from Vladimir Putin's Russia will 'endure beyond the end of Ukraine war'
The PM will meet troops from the UK-led Nato battlegroup in Estonia as he warns Russia is the "most acute threat" the UK faces
Threat from Putin's Russia will 'endure beyond the end of war in Ukraine', Keir Starmer says
Keir Starmer is this week expected to meet Nato troops serving in Estonia as he warns Putin's Russia is the "most acute threat" the UK faces. The PM will also say the risk from Moscow will endure beyond the end of its brutal invasion of Ukraine - a conflict almost in its third year.
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Trump's team seeks 'permanent end' to Russia-Ukraine war, national security advisor nominee says
When asked whether the upcoming Trump administration plans to restrict how Ukraine can use U.S. arms, Mike Waltz said that a ...
Brush With Russia in Baltic Points to New Flashpoint in NATO-Moscow Shadow War
Sabotage, warning shots, disruption of air traffic and dangerous military maneuvering are all part of the intensifying ...
How will Russia's war in Ukraine end? The good, the bad, and the ugly scenarios
After nearly three years of heavy battles and mass strikes, Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine is showing signs of ...
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Sybiha: Russia’s ultimatum for Ukraine to surrender sees no change since war-start
At the onset of the full-scale invasion, Russia put forward conditions for ending the war, which were practically an ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles Nato jets as Putin’s forces launch mass rocket attack on Ukraine
Russia fired 93 missiles and almost 200 drones overnight, with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky describing it as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector since Russia's ...
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Now a NATO-Russia War? The Ukraine War is Now in 'Uncharted Territory'
Now a NATO-Russia War? The Ukraine War is Now in 'Uncharted Territory' The Biden administration’s authorization for Ukraine to use U.S. long-range missiles against Russia has escalated ...
Russia Responds to NATO Ally's Alleged Offer to Freeze Ukraine War
Vladimir Putin has not discussed the proposal with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Kremlin spokesperson said.
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Zelenskyy says NATO offer for Ukraine-controlled territory could end ‘hot stage’ of war
Earlier this week, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that the alliance “needs to go further” to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion. Military aid to Kyiv and steps toward ...
Donald Trump calls for 'immediate' ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President-elect Donald Trump called for an immediate Ukraine cease-fire after Syria president ousted. Russia and Ukraine name ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin accused of ‘violating rules’ as two Russian oil tankers wrecked near Crimea
Two Russian oil tankers have sustained severe damage in the Kerch Strait, with Ukraine accusing Vladimir Putin of "violating operating rules" for sending old vessels out into the sea during bad ...