Page 28 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
EU 'close' to agreeing on asset freeze on Putin, Lavrov: Luxembourg
Luxembourg's foreign minister said Friday that the 27-nation European Union was very close to agreement to freezing the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
 "EU 'close' to agreeing on asset freeze on Putin, Lavrov: Luxembourg")
Putin tells Xi that Russia willing to hold high-level talks with Ukraine
China has refused to call Russia's action in Ukraine an "invasion" or criticise Moscow despite intensifying assaults from Russia's military
 "Putin tells Xi that Russia willing to hold high-level talks with Ukraine")
New Western sanctions to break Russian supply chains, President Putin told
The US and its allies have decided to block assets of four large Russian banks, impose export controls and sanction oligarchs close to President Vladimir Putin
 "New Western sanctions to break Russian supply chains, President Putin told")
Bitcoin helping Russia evade financial sanctions, Putin may legalise crypto
Bitcoin surged to $39,000 in a quick rally following Biden's sanctions after dipping below $35,000 on Thursday when Putin declared war on Ukraine
 "Bitcoin helping Russia evade financial sanctions, Putin may legalise crypto")
How $300 bn of Russian cash pile can rattle global money markets
Russia's central bank and private sector have almost $1 trn of liquid wealth, with a much larger share of this held in US dollars than most people realise, says a Credit Suisse strategist
 "How $300 bn of Russian cash pile can rattle global money markets")
Ukraine fights Russian invasion as West ramps up sanctions on Kremlin
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine's military had stopped Russia from achieving its objectives in the first day of the assault
 "Ukraine fights Russian invasion as West ramps up sanctions on Kremlin")
Rouble pulls up from record low with war in Ukraine, sanctions in focus
The Russian rouble firmed on Friday, pulling up from all-time lows hit in the previous session when President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade Ukraine.
 "Rouble pulls up from record low with war in Ukraine, sanctions in focus")
800 casualties among Russian forces, claims Ukraine defence ministry
The Ukrainian Defence Ministry has said its armed forces have inflicted some 800 casualties on Russian forces since the military operations began on Thursday.
 "800 casualties among Russian forces, claims Ukraine defence ministry")
Imran Khan sought meeting with Putin to soothe 'hurt ego': Pakistan media
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Russia visit is facing heavy backlash from Pakistani media who noted that the visit is to soothe his "hurt ego", a media report said.
 "Imran Khan sought meeting with Putin to soothe 'hurt ego': Pakistan media")
Russia presses invasion to the outskirts of Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to outskirts of capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.
 "Russia presses invasion to the outskirts of Ukrainian capital Kyiv")
Russia Ukraine crisis: World leaders fine-tune sanctions to punish Putin
$20 mn in UN humanitarian funds for Ukraine. A raft of new, stronger sanctions against Russia from Japan, Australia, Taiwan and others. And a cascade of condemnation from the highest levels.
 "Russia Ukraine crisis: World leaders fine-tune sanctions to punish Putin")
Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression
The Russian president's intentions have been crystal clear since his rambling speech on February 21 in which he talked of Russia's "empire"
 "Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression")
Putin's invasion of Ukraine attacks its history, reveals imperial instincts
Ultimately, the use of "empire" as an ideology reveals Russia's yearning for - or sense of entitlement to - a third imperial regime.
 "Putin's invasion of Ukraine attacks its history, reveals imperial instincts")
New No 1 Daniil Medvedev says watching Russia-Ukraine news 'not easy'
As much as Daniil Medvedev cared about taking over the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis, he knew there were more serious matters happening involving his home nation of Russia.
 "New No 1 Daniil Medvedev says watching Russia-Ukraine news 'not easy'")
Ukraine conflict: UNSC vote on resolution on Russia scheduled for Friday
Ukrainians are fighting a vastly more powerful Russian army all over their country, with deaths reported on both sides and explosions in several cities
 "Ukraine conflict: UNSC vote on resolution on Russia scheduled for Friday")
Russia-Ukraine war: Economic power is the West's best weapon against Putin
Russia's onslaught has been anticipated for months
 "Russia-Ukraine war: Economic power is the West's best weapon against Putin")
Japan PM imposes new sanctions on Russia over military operation in Ukraine
Japan is imposing new sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.
 "Japan PM imposes new sanctions on Russia over military operation in Ukraine")
US will be involved if Putin moves into NATO countries, says Biden
President Joe Biden said the US will intervene if Vladimir Putin moves into NATO countries, stressing that if his Russian counterpart is not stopped now, he will be emboldened.
 "US will be involved if Putin moves into NATO countries, says Biden")
Top headlines: US to consult India on Ukraine, India Inc faces margin dip
The Centre will wait and watch how the Russia-Ukraine crisis affects the stock markets before taking a call on deferring the IPO of LIC. More on this in our top headlines.
 "Top headlines: US to consult India on Ukraine, India Inc faces margin dip")
Putin loses allies in eastern Europe by invading Ukraine, draws criticism
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shocked the former Soviet satellite states of Central and Eastern Europe, drawing strong condemnation even from the region's most pro-Kremlin politicians.
