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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.

Ukraine launches massive attack on Russia hours after Putin snubs 'rude' Zelensky

Ukraine launches massive attack on Russia hours after Putin snubs 'rude' Zelensky Kyiv sent a barrage of missiles at Russia with a fire started at a military base hours after Vladimir Putin snubbed Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks to end the war. A massive Ukrainian drone strike has left a number of key Russian military sites up in flames, just hours after Vladimir Putin snubbed Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks to end the war. Kyiv launched a series of strikes...

Zelensky in open letter to Putin proposes face-to-face meeting and '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...

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.

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...