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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.

Russia Fines Italian Citizen for Rainbow Peace Flag Near Kremlin

Italian citizen Ermanno Rizzo claimed in court that he was only walking and taking pictures with one of the many flags from his home.

Kremlin Says Georgian Government Trying to ‘Stabilize’ Situation

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had no intention of interfering in Georgia.

Kremlin Crafting ’Narrative of Victory’ in Ukraine – Kommersant

The Kremlin wants regional officials’ help in expanding the “calm majority,” the people who are happy to accept the Kremlin’s stated goals in Ukraine...

Russia Will Respond to ‘Each’ Use of U.S.-Supplied Missiles, Kremlin Tells Biden

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would respond “appropriately” each time U.S.-supplied missiles are used on Russian territory.

Moscow Urges to ‘Restore Order’ as Syria Rocked By Unexpected Insurgent Assault

The Kremlin also declined to comment on unconfirmed reports that Syrian President Assad made an unplanned trip to Moscow following the offensive by anti-government...

Kremlin and FSB Order Gulag Museum’s Closure in Latest Crackdown on Historical Memory

A Moscow official said the museum’s future now “remains unclear.”

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The Kremlin Said Trump-Putin Phone Call Never Happened. Why?

Denying that the conversation took place, when evidence suggests it does, is part of Moscow's strategy to make the U.S. look unreliable.

Kremlin Officials Hope Trump Will Hand Putin an Advantage in Ukraine – and Europe

Senior officials in the Kremlin, the Russian government and the Foreign Ministry are expressing cautious optimism about Trump’s victory in private.

Will a Second Trump Presidency Reshape U.S.-Russia Ties? Experts Weigh In

While the president-elect's fondness for Putin could have a positive impact on bilateral ties, a full “reset” in relations is unlikely, analysts say...

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