Page 8 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Military incursion in Russia's Kursk aims to create buffer zone: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said it is now our primary task in defensive operations overall, to destroy as much Russian war potential
 "Military incursion in Russia's Kursk aims to create buffer zone: Zelenskyy")
Kremlin aide says Nato and West helped Ukraine attack Russian territory
The United States and Western powers, eager to avoid direct confrontation with Russia, said Ukraine had not given advance notice and that Washington was not involved, though weaponry provided by Brit
 "Kremlin aide says Nato and West helped Ukraine attack Russian territory")
Russia refuses to open criminal probe into Navalny's death, says widow
Navalnaya disputed Russian officials' version of events and said her husband exhibited no instances of heart disease while alive
 "Russia refuses to open criminal probe into Navalny's death, says widow")
Ukraine gambles on deep move into Russian territory, changed battle attempt
But a week after it began, the overall aim of the daring operation is still unclear: Will Ukraine dig in and keep the conquered territory, advance further into Russian territory or pull back?
 "Ukraine gambles on deep move into Russian territory, changed battle attempt")
Ukraine advancing deeper into Russia, says Zelenskyy as battle intensifies
Ukraine has carved out a slice of the Russian border region of Kursk and though Putin said the Russian army would push out the Ukrainian troops
 "Ukraine advancing deeper into Russia, says Zelenskyy as battle intensifies")
Russia beats Ukraine charge to expand attack, Kyiv says won't occupy land
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhii Tykhyi said the cross-border operation was aimed at protecting Ukrainian land from long-range strikes launched from Kursk
 "Russia beats Ukraine charge to expand attack, Kyiv says won't occupy land")
Kursk attack: Top general reveals how much Russian land Ukraine captured
Russia has suffered several incursions into its territory during the nearly two and a half years of war, but Ukraine's advance into Kursk is the largest attack on its soil since World War II
Trump praises Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un in Elon Musk interview: Key remarks
Donald Trump returned to X for a high-stakes interview with Elon Musk; former US president critiqued Joe Biden, while praising Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un
 "Trump praises Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un in Elon Musk interview: Key remarks")
Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?
The Russian military has thus far struggled to deal with the surprise attack, which has led tens of thousands of civilians to flee the region
 "Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?")
Ukraine seizes 28 villages in Russia's Kursk ahead of possible peace talks
Putin said Zelenskyy is trying to improve negotiating position; questions "what talks there can be with Ukraine"
 "Ukraine seizes 28 villages in Russia's Kursk ahead of possible peace talks")
For Russian activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin a priority
Yashin was convicted of spreading false information about the Russian military after he made remarks on YouTube
 "For Russian activist Ilya Yashin, resuming work against Putin a priority")
Russia sliding back toward Stalinist times, says human rights advocate
A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov, was sentenced to 2 years in prison in February for writing an anti-war article
Putin accuses Ukraine of a provocation with its raid in southwestern Russia
He instructed the Cabinet to coordinate assistance to the Kursk region. The fighting is about 500 kilometers (320 miles) from Moscow
Putin, US on same page: Iran's Israel attack may not be as severe as feared
Blaming Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran, Iran had vowed it would respond 'severely', raising fears of a broader regional conflict
 "Putin, US on same page: Iran's Israel attack may not be as severe as feared")
Mexico invites Putin to Oct 1 presidential inauguration of Sheinbaum
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin in 2023, accusing him of the war crime of illegally deporting hundreds of children from Ukraine
Putin ally holds talks in Iran as West Asia teeters on brink of wider war
Russia has condemned the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Iran last week
Russia offers disaster aid to N Korea for flood damage, hails strong bond
Kim expressed his gratitude to Putin over the offer for aid, saying he could deeply feel the special emotion towards a genuine friend in the most difficult period.
Russia releases US journalist, other Americans in massive prisoner swap
The trade followed years of secretive back-channel negotiations despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at their lowest point since Cold War after Russian President's invasion of Ukraine
 "Russia releases US journalist, other Americans in massive prisoner swap")
Russia's 'nuclear doctrine' governing use of atomic weapons. What is it?
Now Russian hawks are urging him to change the doctrine to lower the threshold for using nuclear weapons, and Putin says the document could be modified
 "Russia's 'nuclear doctrine' governing use of atomic weapons. What is it?")
Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis if missiles deployed to Germany
Earlier this month, the US said it would start deploying long-range missiles in Germany from 2026
 "Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis if missiles deployed to Germany")
