Vladimir Putin declared that Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia are now part of Russia, following widely criticised referendum votes

The move comes after referendums were held in occupied parts of Ukraine

The queues come after Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilisation for the war in Ukraine

A major investigation has been launched, with questions over Russia's potential involvement

Moscow previously changed the law to 'liquidate' anyone against Vladimir Putin or the Kremlin

Flight tracker Flightradar24 has released a timelapse of all flights leaving Russia in one day as many flee the country.

Miles-long queues of cars full of people desperate to avoid being drafted into Putin's invasion of Ukraine have formed on Russia's borders

The Ukrainian president addressed the United Nations and called out the countries that voted against him speaking.

Vladimir Putin announced the partial conscription in a televised address

Search results have skyrocketed since the Russian leader declared a partial military mobilisation for Ukraine.

Shocking footage has emerged as Russian citizens have been protesting Vladimir Putin's latest move in the war with Ukraine

Many Russians have panicked since Vladimir Putin's announcement last night, and some have fled the country leading to a sell-out in flights

He is one of a number of Russian elites who have died in recent months

Officials in the US say they're taking Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons seriously.

Vladimir Putin has made a chilling nuclear threat to the West

In a television broadcast, Putin went on a tirade against the West, claiming it had a 'hatred' for Russia

The Kremlin has denied that it was an assassination attempt

An ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has died after allegedly suffocating on a business trip

The Russian leader reportedly complained of 'fatigue' and shortness of breath while on a trip to the far east regions of the country.

Ukrainian forces have launched a devastating counterattack against the Russian invaders.

After King Charles was formally proclaimed King, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the new monarch his congratulations

The group claiming responsibility for Darya Dugina's death have said Vladimir Putin will one day be removed from power

Russia has decided the Hollywood stars have no place in their country after backing Ukraine

Vlad Buryak was held in prison for 48 days after being stopped at a Russian checkpoint.