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Putin Says Hopes West 'Heard' Warning Over Long-Range Strikes

Putin made the initial threat in September after Britain and the United States mulled letting Kyiv use long-range arms against Russian targets.

Putin Appoints Former Separatist Commander to Security Council

Putin earlier tapped Artyom Zhoga for the position of Kremlin envoy in the Urals Federal District, a region critical to Russia’s vast military-industrial...

Elon Musk Held Secret Talks With Putin Amid Shifting Views on Ukraine – WSJ

Putin reportedly asked the billionaire to not activate his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Putin Says Ball in Washington’s Court on U.S.-Russia Ties

Putin also refused to confirm or deny reports that North Korea had deployed troops to Russia.

How Russia Courted the Global South at BRICS Summit

At the largest international event in Russia since it invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin sought to show that it is not as isolated as the West would like.

Putin Warns Against ‘Illusory’ Attempts to Defeat Russia

The Kremlin leader made the remarks ahead of his first meeting with UN chief Antonio Guterres in more than two years.

China’s Xi Hails Russia Ties in ‘Chaotic’ World in Putin Talks

The Chinese leader met with President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan.

Yulia Navalnaya Vows to Run for President in Post-Putin Russia

“My political opponent is Vladimir Putin. And I will do everything to make his regime fall as soon as possible,” she told the BBC.

Serbian President Speaks to Putin for First Time in 2.5 Years – Presidency

Serbia, a European Union candidate, has refused to impose sanctions on Russia, maintaining close and friendly relations — but Vucic has had limited bilateral...

Zelensky’s Nuclear Arms Comments ‘Dangerous Provocation’ – Putin

The Ukrainian leader had said "either Ukraine will have nuclear weapons, which will protect us, or we must have some kind of alliance."

Putin Touts BRICS Economic Growth at Business Forum

“The member countries of our association are in fact the drivers of global economic growth,” the Kremlin leader said.

Shoigu Grows Increasingly Vulnerable as Putin’s Favor Wanes

Five months after his dismissal as defense minister, Shoigu’s position is increasingly precarious, sources in the Russian government said.

Russia and Iran Hail 'Close' World Views

"Relations with Iran are a priority for us, they are developing very successfully," Putin told his Iranian counterpart.

Putin Expands Russia’s Visa-Free Regime for Georgians

The announcement comes the same week the EU announced it was canceling €121 million in EU funds for the country.

Kremlin Says Trump Sent Putin Covid Tests as Part of International Cooperation

U.S. journalist Bob Woodward wrote in his latest book that Trump secretly sent Covid test kits to Putin despite a U.S. shortage during the pandemic.

Kremlin Denies Trump, Putin Spoke 7 Times Since 2021

The book "War" by famed reporter Bob Woodward said Trump retains a personal relationship with Putin even as he campaigns for another term.

Putin To Meet Iran President in Turkmenistan on Friday – News Agencies

"This meeting has great significance both for discussing bilateral issues as well as, of course, discussing the sharply escalated situation in the Middle...

Russian Schoolchildren Forced to Send Putin Birthday Wishes On-Camera

Photos showed similar flash mobs of schoolchildren in at least 11 Russian regions.

Putin Halts Visits to Sochi Residence Due to Safety Concerns – Proekt

Proekt’s investigators claim that Putin “felt a threat to his physical safety” following multiple drone attacks on Sochi in fall 2023.

Putin Abandons Peace Talks, Seeks to Destroy Ukrainian State After Kursk Incursion – Report

“Nothing will stop until Ukraine collapses,” the head of a large state-owned enterprise who is in regular contact with Putin told Poyasnitelnaya Zapiska...

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