Vladimir Putin

Putin breaks down his isolation, with a big lift from Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been engaged in a frenzy of diplomatic activity in the Russian capital this past week.

Pope Leo says he hopes Oleshky truce could spur Ukraine-Russia peace efforts

Pope Leo spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct 16.

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as drones damage Russian facility

A Geranium-2, a Russia-made drone, flying over Kyiv during a Russian aerial attack on the Ukrainian capital on Nov 1.

US, Canada see growing interest in limited ceasefire in Black Sea

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a press conference on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US, October 31, 2026. REUTERS/Megan Varner

Putin says Moscow seeks better European ties, conflict will produce no winners

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia was prepared for a potential war with Europe, though it did not want one.

‘Horrific’ Russian drone strike kills 14 at Ukraine train station

Emergency workers carrying away an injured person for treatment on Oct 29, at a railway station attacked by Russia in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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

Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said Moscow had not yet proposed a specific date for the talks.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Oct 28.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Russia-Africa economic and humanitarian forum at the Gostiny Dvor conference centre in central Moscow, Russia, October 28, 2026. Igor Ivanko/Pool via REUTERS

Ethiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets

Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters fire missiles during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

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