Watch live as Putin makes state of the nation address ahead of first anniversary of Ukraine war
Watch live as Vladimir Putin gives his state of the nation due to make a speech on Tuesday, 21 February, to Russia’s parliament.
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Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation
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Biden defies safety warnings and air raid sirens for moment of history in Kyiv
Kim Sengupta speaks to soldiers on the front line and residents of Kyiv about just how significant the visit of the US president is
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Live: Putin, Biden to give duelling speeches one year into Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden are set to give rival speeches on Tuesday, promising two starkly differing takes on Russia’s war against Ukraine nearly one year after the invasion. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All times ar…
Ukraine war news – live: Putin rages at West and hails Russian troops in major speech
Biden and Putin give competing addresses as war anniversary draws nearer