US President Donald Trump will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to help Russia and Ukraine finalize a peace agreement, a deputy assistant to Trump, Sebastian Gorka, has said. The meeting between the two leaders is “imminent” he told a security summit organized by Politico. “Deals are all about timing. …
Read More »Putin enacts key treaty with Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified parliamentary approval of a crucial treaty with Tehran, which he originally signed with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in January. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, which Putin implemented on Monday, formalizes a commitment to building stronger relations across multiple areas, from national security, to …
Read More »Putin confirms end of Easter truce
Russia has resumed military action against Ukrainian forces after a 30-hour Easter ceasefire, President Vladimir Putin has said. Kiev’s first reaction to the ceasefire announcement on Saturday was indicative of its attitude to any peace initiatives, he added. Putin announced the unilateral suspension of hostilities on Saturday, ordering Russian troops to …
Read More »Putin reacts to EU threats over Victory Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended the courage of European leaders who have indicated they will travel to Moscow for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in World War II, despite pressure on them from EU officials. Last week, the bloc’s top diplomat and former Estonian prime minister, Kaja Kallas, …
Read More »Putin praises legacy of Pope Francis
President Vladimir Putin has expressed his heartfelt condolences and praised the legacy of the late Pope Francis, highlighting his efforts to foster dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Vatican, as well as his broader humanitarian contributions. Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, died at the age of …
Read More »Trump wants a deal. Putin wants victory. Ukraine will get what it deserves
The Easter ceasefire has come and gone, with Russia and Ukraine trading accusations over thousands of violations as fighting resumes across the front lines – yet another reminder of how difficult it is to bring this war to an end. Amid the renewed hostilities, Donald Trump’s long-promised peace plan is …
Read More »EU and UK preparing naval blockade of Russia – Putin aide
The EU and the UK are gearing up to impose a naval blockade on Russia, Nikolay Patrushev, a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has said. He warned that Moscow has a fleet powerful enough to respond to any such move. In an interview published on Monday by Kommersant, …
Read More »Putin welcomes former Hamas hostages to Kremlin (VIDEO)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with an Israeli-Russian family that had been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. He spoke with Aleksandr Troufanov, his mother Elena, and fiancée Sapir Cohen in the Kremlin on Wednesday. The Troufanovs immigrated to Israel from Russia in the 1990s. On October 7, 2023, …
Read More »Putin aide confirms talks on rare earths with US
Discussions with the US on rare-earth mineral projects in Russia are underway, a senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. According to Kirill Dmitriev – the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and a key member of Moscow’s delegation to talks aimed at normalizing relations with …
Read More »Trump ‘disappointed’ by Putin questioning Zelensky’s legitimacy
US President Donald Trump has said he “wasn’t happy” with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s recent remarks questioning the credibility of the Ukrainian leadership. Vladimir Zelensky’s term as Ukrainian president expired in May 2024, although he has since refused to hold a new election, citing martial law. Russia regards Zelensky as …
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