Russia’s Putin Calls for 36-Hour Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Russia’s Putin Calls for 36-Hour Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Russian PresidentVladimir Putinordered his forces to cease fighting in Ukraine for 36 hours starting Friday at noon, Moscow time, but Kyiv quickly dismissed the move as a ploy, unlikely to…

Putin Is Losing Badly in Ukraine: William Cohen

Putin Is Losing Badly in Ukraine: William Cohen

Former US Defense Secretary William Cohen says Russia’s Vladimir Putin is losing badly in Ukraine and that’s why he’s making more threats about using nuclear weapons. He’s on “Balance of…

Putin May Add Nuclear First Strike to Strategy

Putin May Add Nuclear First Strike to Strategy

Vladimir Putinsaid Russia may consider formally adding the possibility of a preventive nuclear first strike to disarm an opponent to its military doctrine, just days after warning that the risk…

Putin Says Russia’s Nukes a Deterrent, Threat Is Growing

Putin Says Russia’s Nukes a Deterrent, Threat Is Growing

President Vladimir Putin says Russia’s nuclear weapons serve as a “means of protection.” In Russian with English subtitles. Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles…

War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin Threatens ‘Harsh Response’ in More Strikes

War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin Threatens ‘Harsh Response’ in More Strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin says “no one should have any doubts” that Russia will launch further missile attacks on Ukraine after Kyiv and other cities were hit by a Russian…

Putin Blames Ukraine for Crimea Bridge Blast

Putin Blames Ukraine for Crimea Bridge Blast

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of carrying out an attack that badly damaged a key bridge linking Crimea to the Russian mainland. Bloomberg’s Clara Ferreira Marques discusses the…