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Vladimir Putin's secret children being raised by British nannies despite 'traitors' jibe

Vladimir Putin's secret children being raised by British nannies despite 'traitors' jibe Vladimir Putin is shelling out thousands each month to raise his children - including sons he reportedly shares with Alina Kabaeva - to have a 'Western lifestyle' , according to leaked documents Vladimir Putin has used British nannies to raise his children, new files have revealed - despite the Russian leader blasting people who copy Western lifestyles as "traitors". Leaked documents show thousands of...

Vladimir Putin slams Zelensky over 'rude' letter and refuses face-to-face showdown

Vladimir Putin slams Zelensky over 'rude' letter and refuses face-to-face showdown Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky wrote a letter to Vladimir Putn asking for a face-to-face meeting to bring an end to the war - but the Russian dictator today dismissed the invitation as 'rude' Vladimir Putin has said he will not meet with Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader wrote him a personal letter yesterday calling for face-to-face talks. Speaking in St Petersburg today, the Russian dictator...

Vladimir Putin warned by his own officials that the mounting cost of the Ukraine war is ‘unsustainable’

Vladimir Putin warned by his own officials that the mounting cost of the Ukraine war is ‘unsustainable’ The Kremlin warns that cutting defence spending now would hurt Russian businesses dependent on lucrative contracts - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Vladimir Putin has been warned that he cannot afford to sustain its war in Ukraine at the current pace as Kyiv continues to tally frontline wins and devastate energy infrastructure deep inside Russia. Top finance officials and Russia’s...

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Zelenskyy invites Putin to talks to end war in Ukraine

Volodomyr Zelenskyy writes open letter inviting Vladimir Putin to direct negotiations to end Ukraine war Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 7:27am In short: Volodymyr Zelenskyy published an open letter to Vladimir Putin in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than four years of war. In his letter, Mr Zelenskyy said the majority of Russians had grown tired of Ukrainian missile and drone attacks, inflation and fuel shortages, and were ready for peace.

'Horror strikes on Ukraine's civilians are a sign of Kremlin desperation'

'Horror strikes on Ukraine's civilians are a sign of Kremlin desperation' The Kremlin's bloody terror attacks on Ukraine's cities show how its frontline troops on the battlefield are likely now losing the war - and President Vladimir Putin's time may finally be up As the fires die down and the smoke clears from last night’s brutal Russian onslaught on Ukraine President Vladimir Putin may enjoy a few moments of cruel pleasure. Even after the unleashing of close to 700 missiles and drones...

Russia launches devastating missile strike on Kyiv as residents seek shelter

Russia launches devastating missile strike on Kyiv as residents seek shelter Kyiv has been bombarded by ballistic missiles days after Russian President Vladimir Putin told diplomats to leave the city. Kyiv has come under a barrage of ballistic missiles just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed diplomats to evacuate the city. Thick clouds of smoke were spotted billowing over the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, June 2, as residents were urged to seek refuge underground.

Putin risks 'miserable' loss in Ukraine as Russia on the verge of 'full scale defeat'

Putin risks 'miserable' loss in Ukraine as Russia on the verge of 'full scale defeat' Vladimir Putin has been warned he is 'miserably' losing the war in Ukraine after a 'turnaround' in the conflict Vladimir Putin has been told by a top US general that he is "miserably" losing the war in Ukraine with figures on his own side also warning of "a full-scale defeat". Retired four star American General Jack Keane said Russia's spring and summer offensive has already failed "miserably" with the...

Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting in letter to Putin, says ready for 'full ceasefire'

Zelensky in open letter to Putin proposes face-to-face meeting and 'full ceasefire' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”. In response, the Kremlin said Zelensky could meet Putin in Moscow "any time". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian...