Leonid Nevzlin, a long-time foe of the Russian leader, says Putin has managed to back himself into a corner because he's 'just not smart,' wants him to face war crimes charges

Moscow says troops will now focus on 'liberation' of Donbas region; Kyiv says talks 'very difficult'; residents of Kharkiv claim Russia using cluster munitions on civilian areas

Russia president makes false equivalence at meeting with culture prize winners; says 'last time such a mass campaign to destroy unwanted literature was carried out was by Nazis'

Climate envoy, who recommended Yeltsin hire Putin, steps down; 'Wars kill hopes and aspirations,' says ex-deputy PM; no indications of resignations in Putin's inner circle.

Introducing step aimed at reducing fossil fuel reliance on Russia; Biden says Moscow using energy to 'coerce neighbors' while profiting from its sale to 'drive his war machine'

With Moscow's offensive largely stalled, the Russian leader's original plans are in tatters; but this could lead to even greater escalation and destruction

Sergei Shoigu's 2-week absence from public view has prompted questions about his state; new short clip shows him on conference call with Putin

Majority back government's limited sanctions on Russia; most Jewish Israelis blame Putin for the war, but Arabs aren't so sure who's to blame

Andriy Yermak welcomes Bennett's mediation and wants Israel to be a guarantor of Ukrainian security; expresses cautious optimism regarding direction of negotiations with Moscow

Washington says latest wave of measures part of an effort to 'strike at the heart of Russia's ability to finance and carry out its warfare'