Last news: Putin seeks permission from parliament for use of military outside Russia

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has asked Russian lawmakers for permission to use military forces outside Russia. This is expected to pave the way for the major attack in Ukraine. Speaker of the Parliament's Supreme Chamber has confirmed that the Russian president has demanded permission to use Russian armed forces abroad [...]
The chairman of the Parliament's Supreme Chamber has confirmed that the Russian president has demanded permission to use Russian armed forces abroad, since he has officially recognised two separatist regions east of Ukraine as independent.
Addressing the Chamber during a part of a session that was broadcast online, one of the deputy defence ministers said Russia has no other choice and requested immediate approval.












