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Russia, U.S. Agree on Energy Target Strike Moratorium, Kremlin Says

Among the types of facilities listed are refineries, pipelines, oil and gas storage facilities, electricity transmission infrastructure, and power plants...

Playing for Time: What the Kremlin Wants in New Talks with the U.S. on Ukraine

For the Kremlin, dragging out peace negotiations for as long as possible is imperative, sources familiar with its thinking told MT.

‘Today We Celebrate’: Kremlin and Russian Propaganda Rejoice as Trump Guts RFE/RL, VOA

"A dog’s death for a dog,” one former Kremlin official told The Moscow Times.

Putin Seeks to Prolong Ukraine Peace Talks to His Advantage, Experts Say

Experts agreed that a delay in any agreement would be helpful to Putin, who is set to benefit from further territorial gains.

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Envoy Excluded from Negotiations at Kremlin’s Behest – NBC News

“Kellogg is a former American general, too close to Ukraine. Not our kind of person,” NBC News quoted an anonymous senior Russian official as saying...

Orthodox Easter Diplomacy: Kremlin and White House Pursue Fast-Tracked Putin-Trump Meeting

If the Kremlin and White House can agree on a Ukraine ceasefire, Putin and Trump could meet in April or May, sources say — but no later than June.

As Trump Woos Russia, Kremlin Shifts Blame to Europe

The reversal in U.S. foreign policy has surprised even the Kremlin.

Kremlin Fears Trump-Zelensky Clash Could Harm Its Shot at a Grand Bargain

Moscow worries Trump may lose interest in a rapprochement deal with Putin if Washington stops engaging with Kyiv, sources told The Moscow Times.

Tone Down Trump Praise, Kremlin Tells State Media

Russian media should not be praising Trump, but rather “presenting him as someone who had the wisdom to accept Putin’s extended hand,” Vyorstka reported...

Kremlin Hails Putin-Trump Dialogue as Promising

Moscow has reveled in the spat between Trump and Zelensky.

Trump Says Zelensky and Putin Must ‘Get Together’

"President Putin and President Zelensky are going to have to get together. Because you know what? We want to stop killing millions of people," Trump told...

Trump’s Embrace of the Kremlin Throws Russian Elites and Propagandists Into Disarray

While some elites are dusting off their Visa cards and celebrating, others are wary of a potential U.S. deep-state trap.

Kremlin Eyes Grand Bargain as Trump Pushes for Rushed Ukraine Peace Deal

Russian officials hope to take advantage of President Donald Trump’s eagerness to end the war in Ukraine to secure a favorable deal for itself.

Kremlin Says Ukraine Will Be In Peace Talks ‘One Way or Another’

The Kremlin's spokesman did not say whether this would involve direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials.

Kremlin Says Cannot ‘Confirm or Deny’ Trump-Putin Call

Washington and Moscow have not officially confirmed any communication between the leaders since Trump took office in January.

Kremlin Gloats as Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court

Nearly two years after the ICC put out a warrant for Putin's arrest on war crimes charges, Russia's elites feel Western attempts to isolate them slipping...

Kremlin Courts Trump Behind the Scenes as His Foreign Policy Rhetoric Rattles U.S. Allies

The previously unreported contact between the Kremlin and Trump's team raises questions about U.S. national security and its loyalty to its allies.

How a Turbulent 2024 Tested Putin’s Regime

The war in Ukraine is depleting the Kremlin’s resources at an accelerating pace.

Assad Denies ‘Planned’ Exit from Syria, Claims Moscow ‘Requested’ Evacuation

The statement comes as five former officials previously told AFP that Assad was out of the country hours before rebel forces seized Damascus.

Russia Will ‘Definitely’ Respond to Ukraine ATACMS Strike, Kremlin Says

The comments come as both sides have escalated aerial attacks recently.

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