Finland’s rejecting military neutrality policy would be wrong, says Putin - TASS

Finland’s rejecting the traditional policy of military neutrality would be wrong as there are no threats to the country’s security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a telephone conversation with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto, the press service of the Kremlin reported on Saturday.

Russia's strikes will be "lightning fast" to external interference in Ukraine : Putin

 

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 If someone dares to intervene in the situation in Ukraine from the outside and creates strategic threats, Russia's strikes will be lightning fast. All decisions have been made at this point.
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Assault on the Azovstal industrial zone in Mariupol inappropriate* and ordered to be canceled

 

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Biden's insults to Putin are unworthy of US president — Kremlin | Al Jazeera

The Kremlin has lashed out at US President Joe Biden after he suggested that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin should be tried for war crimes, saying the remarks were “unacceptable and unworthy”.

France’s Foreign Minister Calls for Continuing Talks with Putin till He “Realizes Price of Ukraine’s Invasion” – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

At a dialogue conference in Doha today, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian insisted on continuing to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin until he realizes the “very high price of invading Ukraine and accepts negotiations”.

Putin orders to supply gas to unfriendly countries for rubles only - TASS

Russia will refuse to accept payment for natural gas supplies in ‘compromised’ currencies, including the dollar and the euro, and will move to payments in rubles, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday at the meeting with the Cabinet.

Putin slams ‘flagrant’ violation of international humanitarian law by Ukraine forces | Al Arabiya English

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday slammed what he said was the “flagrant violation” of international humanitarian law by Ukraine’s forces as he held phone talks with the leaders of France and Germany, the Kremlin said.

Biden declares Putin ‘must pay a price’ | Al Jazeera

The US President has sharply criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin and led a standing ovation for the embattled Ukrainian people in a State of the Union speech.

Putin orders "special service regime" in Russia’s deterrence force - TASS

In response to aggressive statements in the West Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued orders to introduce what he described as a "special service regime" in the Russian army’s deterrence force.

Trump Again Calls Putin ‘Smart’, Blames Biden for Ukraine War - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Former US president Donald Trump stood by his widely criticized praise of Vladimir Putin this week in a speech to conservative voters, even as Western nations tightened sanctions on the Russian leader for his continued assault on Ukraine.

US sanctions Putin, Lavrov, other Russian Security Council members - TASS

The US on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and other members of the Russian Security Council, the US Treasury said in a statement.

Putin Authorises Special Military Operation in Donbass, Vows Immediate Response to External Threats - Sputnik International

Putin has directed Russian forces to conduct a special operation in the Donbass region, according to 24 February remarks from the Russian president. Putin declared that he expects consolidated parliamentary support for the operation in the Donbass region.

Russia Recognises Donbass Republics' Independence - Sputnik International

Russia has recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, President Vladimir Putin has announced.

Putin tells Macron, Scholz he plans to sign decree to recognize Donbass republics - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron that he plans to sign a decree recognizing the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics (DPR and LPR) in the near future, the Kremlin press service said after Putin’s telephone conversations with them.

LIVE UPDATES : Vladimir Putin says to decide 'today' on recognising Ukraine rebels

President Vladimir Putin said Monday he would make a decision "today" on recognising the independence of east Ukraine's rebel republics, after Russia's top officials made impassioned speeches in favour of the move.

Putin Says Considering Ukraine Separatists Independence Request - UrduPoint

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow was considering recognising the independence of east Ukraine's two separatist republics, a step that would further escalate the Ukraine crisis.

Biden, Putin agree ‘in principle’ to summit amid Ukraine tensions | Al Jazeera

United States President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to a summit over the Ukraine crisis, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron said, so long as Moscow does not invade Ukraine.

Putin Points to NATO Effort to Push Kiev Into Military Solution in Donbass During Call With Macron - Sputnik International

Russian President Vladimir Putin brought up NATO's efforts to pump Ukraine up with arms and encourage Kiev to try to resolve the conflict in Donbass by force during Sunday's conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a Kremlin readout.

French delegation insight: In Moscow, Macron found a different, tougher Putin – EURACTIV.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin spent much of his marathon talks with France’s Emmanuel Macron this week on the Ukraine crisis reciting grievances that date back to the end of the Cold War, two sources in the French leader’s entourage said.

Ukraine crisis: Macron says Putin pledges no new Ukraine escalation - BBC News

French President Emmanuel Macron has told reporters that President Vladimir Putin assured him that Russian forces would not ramp up the crisis near Ukraine's borders.