Vladimir Putin

Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

Zelensky’s open letter to Russia’s Putin was intended for other ears

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published his open letter as Russia's Putin was briefing foreign news editors at Russia’s premier business event.

Russia’s Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky

Russian leader Vladimir Putin speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5.

US official tells Russia’s Putin: ‘Good hello’ from your friend President Trump

US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the US in August 2025.

Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

Macron, Starmer and Merz to meet Zelenskiy in London on June 7, Elysee says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, December 8, 2025. ADRIAN DENNIS/Pool via REUTERS

Russian nationalists slam Zelensky letter as PR stunt designed to stir discontent

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026. Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Kremlin says Putin has been briefed on Zelenskiy letter

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the Constantine Palace in Strelna in a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia June 4, 2026. Sputnik/Sergey Bobylev/Pool via REUTERS

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 5, 2026

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said late on June 4 that the state's ruler had given his consent to dissolve the assembly.

How real is the threat of a ‘neo-militarist’ Japan?

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aboard a Mogami-class stealth frigate May 21, 2026.

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