At his annual press conference on 19 December 2025, Vladimir Putin delivered a sharp message aimed directly at Mark Rutte. Responding to claims that NATO must prepare for a war with Russia, Putin questioned the basic logic behind such rhetoric. He pointed to the newly released US National Security Strategy, emphasizing that the United States—the key power, founder, and main financier of NATO—does not list Russia as an enemy or even as a target. According to Putin, all of NATO’s core resources, f

There's been confirmation one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most outspoken critics has been poisoned - the Kremlin quickly denying any involvement. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm | 9 News

#BREAKING: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to address his nation for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine. MORE: http://9Soci.al/E8M350KOtcM #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News

President Vladimir Putin has finally made his move. Russian war jets are spearheading an assault on Ukraine, with airstrikes in border regions and close to the capital Kiev. In a television address, he painted Russia the victim and Ukraine the aggressor, while warning foreign interference would lead to a terrible retaliation by Moscow. #9News | Nightly at 6pm | 9 News Melbourne