Vladimir Putin tightens grip on power by promoting family members and younger allies to his inner circle as economic strain and opposition threats mount in Russia.

Ukraine's leader was greeted by King Charles as he arrived in the U.K. on Friday to strategize with European backers on ways to defund Putin's war machine.

The prime minister will push allies to give Ukraine more long-range missiles - a move Russia said would escalate the conflict.

Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and will work towards deploying the weapon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday, which comes as Moscow launched its second deadly attack on Ukraine in two nights.

Vladimir Putin appears uncomfortable in his latest media appearance as he couldn’t stop swaying while speaking to the world’s press. Footage shows him moving on his feet as he discusses Ukraine possibly receiving Tomahawk missiles from the US.

Russia’s claimed successful test of a new nuclear capable cruise missile last week has drawn international concern and condemnation from President Trump on Monday. The weapon, tested last week,

RTÉ's London Correspondent Tommy Meskill looks back at an eventful meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" which saw British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urge countries to provide Ukraine with long range missiles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet European leaders in London on Friday. They have pledged military support to protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression if a ceasefire occurs.