Page 17 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Mayor of Ukrainian city of Melitopol no longer in Russian custody
The mayor of the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol has been freed after he was seized by Russian forces five days ago, a Ukrainian official said Wednesday.
 "Mayor of Ukrainian city of Melitopol no longer in Russian custody")
LIVE: At least 21 dead after Russian shelling of east Ukraine town
21 people have been killed by Russian artillery that destroyed a school and a community center in Merefa, near the northeast city of Kharkiv, officials said.
 "LIVE: At least 21 dead after Russian shelling of east Ukraine town")
UK wants every country to 'move away' from Russian oil: PM's spokesperson
The UK wants every country to move away from using Russian oil and gas because it directly funds President Vladimir Putin's war machine, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesperson said
 "UK wants every country to 'move away' from Russian oil: PM's spokesperson")
Oligarchs got richer despite sanctions but this time may be different
For nearly a decade, sanctions have been little more than names on a list for wealthy Russians and now governments are working to give them bite
 "Oligarchs got richer despite sanctions but this time may be different")
Don't want to occupy Ukraine, says Russian President Vladimir Putin
'Keeping Russia in check a long-term policy of the West'
 "Don't want to occupy Ukraine, says Russian President Vladimir Putin")
We need you right now, Zelenskyy tells US; invokes Pearl Harbor, 9/11
Zelenskyy said negotiations were becoming "more realistic"
 "We need you right now, Zelenskyy tells US; invokes Pearl Harbor, 9/11")
Putin says Russia will achieve goals in Ukraine, won't bow to West
In a televised speech, Putin went further than before in acknowledging the pain that Western sanctions were inflicting on the economy, but insisted that Russia could withstand the blow
 "Putin says Russia will achieve goals in Ukraine, won't bow to West")
Russia and Ukraine both play up compromise as peace talks set to resume
About 20,000 flee Mariupol in private cars while hundreds of thousands still trapped in city; Ukraine president says peace talks more 'realistic'
 "Russia and Ukraine both play up compromise as peace talks set to resume")
Russia-Ukraine talks to continue today amidst 'fundamental contradictions'
The fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine that started on Monday will continue through Wednesday, even as a Ukrainian negotiator spoke of 'fundamental differences' between the two sides
 "Russia-Ukraine talks to continue today amidst 'fundamental contradictions'")
Moscow-Kyiv negotiations to continue today amid 'fundamental contradiction'
The fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine that started on Monday will continue through Wednesday, even as a Ukrainian negotiator spoke of "fundamental differences" between the two sides.
 "Moscow-Kyiv negotiations to continue today amid 'fundamental contradiction'")
Russia might use chemical weapons in 'false flag' attack in Ukraine: NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is concerned that Russia may use chemical weapons in a 'false flag' attack in Ukraine, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday.
 "Russia might use chemical weapons in 'false flag' attack in Ukraine: NATO")
Russia-Ukraine war may lead to rethinking of US defence of Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine and his push to upend the broader security order in Europe may lead to a historic shift in American thinking about defence of the continent
 "Russia-Ukraine war may lead to rethinking of US defence of Europe")
US Senate approves resolution probing Putin and his regime for war crimes
The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution seeking investigations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for war crimes over the invasion of Ukraine
 "US Senate approves resolution probing Putin and his regime for war crimes")
Vladimir Putin slaps sanctions on Biden, Blinken; EU leaders visit Kyiv
UK announces 350 sanctions on Russia; Kyiv to impose curfew for 'dangerous' 36 hours
 "Vladimir Putin slaps sanctions on Biden, Blinken; EU leaders visit Kyiv")
Russian offensive edges closer to central Kyiv, more talks planned
The Russian offensive in Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday even as the two countries kept open a narrow diplomatic channel with more planned talks.
 "Russian offensive edges closer to central Kyiv, more talks planned")
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China's Covid cases hit sentiment
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index remained mired in negative territory Tuesday, dropping 4% following an almost 5% selloff a day earlier.
 "Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China's Covid cases hit sentiment")
US warns China against helping Russia as talks resume to end Ukraine war
Thousands have been killed in intense fighting and bombardments since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
War could be over by 'no later than in May': Ukrainian presidential adviser
Exact timing would depend on how much resources the Kremlin was willing to commit to the campaign, says Oleksiy Arestovich.
 "War could be over by 'no later than in May': Ukrainian presidential adviser")
LIVE: Russia bans Biden, several top US officials from entering its soil
Live news updates: Russian forces pound away at Kyiv and other cities across Ukraine as US warns China against supporting Moscow militarily.
 "LIVE: Russia bans Biden, several top US officials from entering its soil")
Ukraine crisis: Russia bans Instagram, blocks access for 80 mn users
Russian influencers on Instagram posted farewell messages to their followers, asking them to follow them on other social media platforms, or download VPN software to bypass the ban
 "Ukraine crisis: Russia bans Instagram, blocks access for 80 mn users")
