Vladimir Putin

Putin Warns of ‘Lightning Response’ to Intervention in Ukraine

President Putin warned that if any other country intervenes in Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, Russia will launch a quick-fire military response.

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‘Ramp up’ Military Production to Help Ukraine, Urges UK Foreign Minister

Ukraine's fate is hanging in the balance and its allies must brace for the long haul and "ramp up" military production to help, Britain's foreign minister said.

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Turkey Closes Airspace to Russian Planes Flying to Syria

Turkey has closed its airspace to Russian civilian and military planes flying to Syria, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

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US Diplomats to Return to Ukraine as Washington Pledges $700M in Military Aid

United States diplomats will begin a gradual return to Ukraine after Washington announced $700 million in military aid to Kyiv.

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New US Military Aid for Ukraine Includes Howitzers, Ammo, Tactical Drones

US President Joe Biden's new package of military aid for Ukraine includes 72 155mm howitzers, 72 armored vehicles, 144,000 rounds of ammunition, and more than 120 "Phoenix Ghost" tactical drones.

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Putin Hails ‘Liberation’ of Mariupol

President Vladimir Putin hailed Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after Defense Minister Shoigu told him Moscow controlled the port city.

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Russian ICBM Test ‘Routine’ and ‘Not a Threat’: Pentagon

Russia's test of a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile is not seen as threatening to the US and its allies, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

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Up to 20,000 Mercenaries in Ukraine: European Official

Up to 20,000 mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group as well as from Syria and Libya are fighting alongside Moscow's forces in Ukraine.

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New Tranche of US Arms for Ukraine Starts to Arrive

The first shipments of a new US military aid package have arrived at Ukraine's borders, a senior Pentagon official said Monday.

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Zelensky Says Russia Has Started Offensive in East Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia's large-scale offensive in the eastern Donbas region had begun.

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