9 h. ago Putin reveals his thoughts on using nuclear weapons in Ukraine as Russian dictator celebrates 25 years in power

In comments aired on Sunday in a film by Russian state television about his quarter of a century in power, Putin said Moscow has the means to bring the conflict to a 'logical conclusion'.

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11 h. ago Putin claims he ‘hopes nuclear weapons will not be needed’ in Ukraine

Putin has been reflecting on his 25 years in power

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12 h. ago Putin TV 'at home': 'Softy' grandad claim and playing host pouring drink for interviewer

Vladimir Putin has tried to paint himself as a soft grandad living in a humble flat in his latest propaganda interview, claiming he 'hopes' to end his murderous Ukraine invasion without going nuclear

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12 h. ago Need to use nuclear weapons has not arisen in Ukraine, says Putin

Russian leader says he hopes nuclear strikes ‘will not be required’ in state TV film about his 25 years in powerThe Russian president, Vladimir Putin, said in comments broadcast on Sunday said that the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine had not arisen, and that he hoped it would not.Speaking in a film by Russian state television about his 25 years in power, Putin said that Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to what he called a “logical conclusion”. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Russia is making 'new pandemic virus' to save Putin's job, Kremlin source claims

The infamous Kremlin source known as General SVR has claimed that Russia's scientists have made a new pandemic-causing virus, as well as the vaccine, in a bid to save Putin

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3 d. ago Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed – Europe live

Trump administration suspended delivery of US military aid to Ukraine in March but is now set to restore exportsUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Why Putin’s latest ceasefire claim raises immediate suspicion

As Putin makes his grand three-day truce announcement, Ukrainians on the ground are immediately dismissive of claims he is serious – there are good reasons for that, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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6 d. ago DOMINIC LAWSON: Oh, give me strength! Trump and Putin both claim to be Christians but the only divinities they truly worship are themselves...

It will have done no harm to Trump's strategy - a highly successful one - to demonstrate to America's churchgoers that he, like them, is driven by faith in all he does.

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7 d. ago DOMINIC LAWSON: Lord give me strength! Trump and Putin both claim to be Christians but the only divinities they truly worship are themselves...

It will have done no harm to Trump's strategy - a highly successful one - to demonstrate to America's churchgoers that he, like them, is driven by faith in all he does.

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7 d. ago Putin congratulates military after Russia says all Ukrainian troops have left Kursk region with help of North Korea

Vladimir Putin congratulated his military after Russia claimed all Ukrainian troops have left the Kursk region with the help of North Korean soldiers.

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8 d. ago Kremlin claims Ukraine pushed out of Kursk as Trump criticises Putin

Russia acknowledges presence of North Korean troops on the ground for the first time

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8 d. ago Kremlin claims to have pushed Ukraine out of Kursk as Trump criticises Putin

Russia acknowledges presence of North Korean troops on the ground for the first time

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1 week ago Russia warns it 'reserves the right to nuclear weapons' against the west and warns a peacekeeping force in Ukraine will 'lead to World War Three'

Putin hawk Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the powerful Russian security council and ex-defence minister, said Russia rejected Western boots on the ground in the war-torn country.

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1 week ago Starmer backs call for full ceasefire in Ukraine as Russia’s ‘Easter truce’ ends

Ukraine has accused Russia of continuing its attacks despite Vladimir Putin claiming to have ordered a unilateral ceasefire over the weekend.

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy dismisses Putin ceasefire as ‘PR’ and says Russian attacks continue

Ukraine reports drone and artillery strikes over Easter weekend, while Moscow also claims ceasefire breaches by KyivVoldoymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire as a fake “PR” exercise and said Russian troops had continued their drone and artillery attacks across many parts of the frontline.Citing a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Zelenskyy said Russia was still using heavy weapons and since 10am on Sunday an increase in Russian shelling had been observed, he said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire 2,000 times

Ukrainian president dismisses move as ‘PR’ amid reports of strikes, while Moscow also claims breaches by KyivVolodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s Easter ceasefire as a fake “PR” exercise and said Russian troops had continued their drone and artillery attacks across many parts of the frontline.Citing a report from Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, Zelenskyy said Russia was still using heavy weapons and since 10am on Sunday an increase in Russian shelling had been observed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin announces surprise ‘Easter truce’ and claims Russia will not attack Ukraine until Monday

Ukrainians react sceptically to Russian president’s orders to pause fighting out of ‘humanitarian considerations’Ukrainian survivors speak after Russian attack on SumyVladimir Putin has announced an “Easter Truce”, saying that Russian forces will stop combat operations from 6pm Moscow time on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.In a surprise move, Russia’s president said he was ordering a temporary halt to the fighting out of “humanitarian considerations”. He said he expected Ukraine to follow suit and said this would be a test of whether the “regime” in Kyiv was interested in peace. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy says Russia still firing on Ukraine despite ‘Easter truce’

Kremlin proclaimed a temporary ceasefire, but Russian artillery fire is continuing, according to Ukrainian presidentUkrainian survivors speak after Russian attack on SumyVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian artillery fire is continuing in Ukraine despite the Kremlin’s proclamation of an Easter ceasefire.“As of now, according to the commander-in-chief reports, Russian assault operations continue on several frontline sectors, and Russian artillery fire has not subsided,” the Ukrainian president posted on X. “Therefore, there is no trust in words coming from Moscow.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ukraine war live: Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ and claims Russia will not attack Ukraine again until Monday

Russian president says truce has begun and will last until midnight on Sunday, though Ukraine is yet to commentHere are some of the latest images on the newswires:Russian troops recaptured the village of Oleshnya in Russia’s western Kursk region from Ukrainian forces, the RIA state news agency cited the Russian defence ministry as saying on Saturday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Putin launches bloody Good Friday missile attack on Ukraine 'using shrapnel weapons'

Ukrainian cities have been hit in horrific missile and drone attacks with dozens injured including young children and Russia has been accused of using shrapnel bombs to cause more carnage

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