Vladimir Putin

Political|US|World

Trump says he met Putin envoy Dmitriev

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he met with Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

November 05, 2026

Arts

Putin will not attend Britain's G20 summit, UK PM Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to a G20 summit in Britain because of UK sanctions against him, The Economist newspaper

November 05, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says he wants to discuss ending Russia-Ukraine war with Putin after talks with Zelenskiy

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he wanted to speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, after talks with Ukrainian

November 05, 2026

Interview|Political|World

Zelenskiy hopes US election outcome will generate more help for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an interview on Wednesday, said he hoped gains by Democrats in the US midterm elections would generate more help for Ukraine in its 4-1/2-

November 04, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment

New Jersey governor warns ports against accepting Russian diesel

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned local port officials and terminal operators against accepting Russian diesel, saying those shipments break federal law.

November 03, 2026

US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending Moscow's war against Ukraine,

November 02, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

Ghana says Russia to back 2,000 MW nuclear plant, deepen ties

Russia has agreed to work with Ghana on developing a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant following talks at the Russia-Africa Summit, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto

October 31, 2026

Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authorities

Russia's renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced its closure after over three decades, citing relentless official pressure

October 30, 2026

Uncategorized

Aid mission set to enter Oleshky as a localized Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third day

A localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, held for a third day and humanitarian aid is expected to arrive soon

October 29, 2026

Economy

Russia to extend diesel export ban, use quotas to fulfil US deal, sources say

Russia will extend its diesel export ban until the end of the year while allowing some companies to ship fuel under a quota system to meet its new export commitment to the US, two

October 29, 2026

Business|Economy

Russia and US discussing sanctions relief for Moscow’s sovereign wealth fund, Kremlin aide says

October 29, 2026

Europe|World

Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says

The timing of the next round of three-way talks on a settlement of the Ukraine conflict is linked to the conflict in the Middle East, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri

October 28, 2026

Science|Technology

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

President Vladimir Putin hailed Elon Musk as a genius on Wednesday, acknowledging Russia is only beginning to roll out its answer to his Starlink satellite

October 28, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Putin woos African leaders, says Russia a better partner than 'colonial' West

President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the

October 28, 2026

Africa

Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit

October 28, 2026

Health|World

Pope's cancer is a 'gamechanger' for papacy, Vatican foreign minister says

Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery has affected how Catholics view his health and papacy, the Vatican's foreign minister said on Tuesday, an

October 27, 2026

Europe

Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that attempts by the US and Russia to end the war in Ukraine "can never find solutions without Ukraine" and said any

October 27, 2026

Europe

UN panel: Russia is committing crimes against humanity by targeting civilians in Ukraine

October 26, 2026

Arts|Interview|Opinion|World

Ukrainian who fled Oleshky views US-brokered ceasefire with deep scepticism

Six weeks ago, Vitaly, his wife Iryna, their 13-year-old son Vlad and their cat left the besieged town of Oleshky in Russian-occupied Ukraine to escape what they feared was

October 26, 2026

Election|Europe|Political

Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then came the students

Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has dominated politics in the Balkan country for 14 years

October 26, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says US fully resumes warnings on ballistic strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said US warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile strikes, critical to Ukraine's air defences, had been fully restored after

October 25, 2026

Arts|Europe|Interview|MidEast|World

How Ukraine's strikes on Russian energy sites deepened the rift with Trump

Relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took a sharp downward turn in recent weeks, with

October 25, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and Russia eye new peace talks — and Melania Trump's mission — but steep obstacles remain

Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war

October 24, 2026

Business|Technology|US

Ukraine’s defense ministry says access to Starshield has been restored

October 23, 2026

Arts|Business|Europe|World

Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania Trump

US first lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which

October 23, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Russia, US say American Hubbard was not released in exchange for a Russian war blogger

Russia and the US have both denied that Russia had released American national Stephen Hubbard from prison in exchange for the recent release of a Russian war

October 23, 2026

Political|World

Putin says talks must focus on security for Russia, Ukraine and Europe overall

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that future talks on a settlement of the war in Ukraine should focus on security guarantees for both countries and an

October 22, 2026

Crime|Interview|Political|US|World

Sister of American held in Russia says he didn't know he was being released until he saw US flag

The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the U.S. citizen freed after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, said her brother didn’t realize he was being released until he was taken onto a plane and saw an American flag

October 22, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Nothing personal between me and Trump, Zelensky tells CNN

October 22, 2026

Arts|Business|Europe|World

Russia bombs Kyiv and Ukraine fires drones towards Moscow, despite talk of renewing negotiations

Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow on Thursday, as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks

October 21, 2026

Nestle beats sales forecasts as CEO's turnaround gains pace

Nestle reported better-than-expected organic sales growth for the third quarter on Thursday, pushing the Swiss packaged food maker's shares around 1.5%

October 22, 2026

Economy|Political|World

Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress

US President Donald Trump's moves in recent weeks to ease economic pressure on Russia while stepping up criticism of Ukraine have triggered bipartisan

October 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe

As Russia penalises European firms over Ukraine, US rivals largely spared

Russia has deepened a crackdown on European companies in response to Europe's support for Ukraine, while largely sparing US firms as Moscow courts business

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff

Russia freed Stephen Hubbard, a retired US schoolteacher in custody since 2022, from prison on Wednesday and took him to St Petersburg to fly back to the US,

October 21, 2026

Sister of American Stephen Hubbard says he's in disbelief following release by Russia

The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the American who was freed after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, says he was in disbelief about his release

October 21, 2026

Business|Europe|Political|World

Russia agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Russia has agreed to resume three-way negotiations next month with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine

October 21, 2026

Business|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy hopes for new talks with Russia, US by early November

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that Ukraine supported a US proposal for three-way talks with Russia and the United States at the level of negotiators to be held as

October 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed meeting US President Donald Trump in China as he welcomed Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in St Petersburg on Wednesday

October 21, 2026

Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen released by Russia?

American national Stephen Hubbard has arrived back in the United States, following his release from detention in Russia by President Vladimir Putin at the start

October 21, 2026

Europe

Putin agrees to resume 3-way peace talks with Ukraine and US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine as soon as next month, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after Putin

October 21, 2026

Economy

Russia says it will send first diesel cargo to US on Thursday

Russia will dispatch its first tanker with diesel for the United States on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, according to the Vedomosti news outlet,

October 21, 2026

Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

Two Ukrainians over 80 years old were among four killed in overnight Russian attacks that also targeted energy facilities across four regions, officials said, hours after US

October 21, 2026

Uncategorized

US envoy Witkoff arrives in St Petersburg for talks with Putin

US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived on Wednesday in Russia's second-largest city of St Petersburg where he is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks aimed

October 21, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Trump says he asked Putin to release American Stephen Hubbard

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has raised with Russian President Vladimir Putin the issue of Stephen Hubbard, a

October 20, 2026

Uncategorized

Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with Rubio

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian attacks that he said occurred without enough notice to Ukraine

October 20, 2026

Uncategorized

Kremlin says work is ongoing to ease humanitarian situation in Russian-controlled town of Oleshky

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that work was under way to ease the humanitarian situation in the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, where residents have

October 20, 2026

Ahead of elections, Bessent says a Democrat-led Congress could do little to stop Trump agenda

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that there was not much a Democrat-led House of Representatives could do to stop the Trump administration's agenda.

October 20, 2026

Uncategorized

Who is Stephen Hubbard, the US citizen held by Russia?

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is going to discuss the possible release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard from Russian detention with President Vladimir Putin

October 20, 2026

Europe|Political|World

Kremlin hopes Witkoff can brief Putin soon on latest Ukrainian/European thinking on peace deal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it hoped a meeting in Russia between President Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff could be organised in the near future to

October 20, 2026

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