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On Trump’s Heels, Putin Gets a Lavish Welcome in China but No Blockbuster Deals

Experts say the visit was a symbolic win for Putin, even as negotiations on energy infrastructure floundered.

Putin and Xi Sign ‘Multipolar World’ Declaration in Beijing

In a veiled swipe at the United States, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping warned of “unilateral and hegemonic countercurrents running rampant.”

Putin Arrives in Beijing With Entourage of Ministers and CEOs

The president intends to make a renewed push to convince Chinese leader Xi Jinping to finalize the stalled Power of Siberia 2 pipeline project.

Putin Hails ‘Positive’ Economic Growth in March Despite Sharp Downgrade in Annual Forecast

The president’s remarks come just days after the government released a significant downward revision to its 2026 economic outlook.

Putin Expected to Visit China Next Week, Reports Say

The Kremlin confirmed that preparations are underway for Putin’s trip to China, telling reporters that a date would be announced “very, very soon.”...

Slovak PM May Deliver ‘Message’ From Ukraine’s Zelensky to Putin

Ukraine has not commented on whether Volodymyr Zelensky asked Robert Fico to deliver a message to the Russian leader.

Putin Says Russia Seeks Deeper Economic Ties With Congo

Russia is seeking to strengthen ties across Africa through trade, investment and debt relief.

Putin, Trump Discuss Iran, Ukraine in Phone Call, Kremlin Aide Says

Putin offered a ceasefire in the fighting in Ukraine on May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's World War II victory over Nazi Germany.

Putin’s Daughter Takes Control of Closed AI Hub at Moscow State University – Reports

The project gives Katerina Tikhonova control over one of Russia’s most advanced AI education and research ecosystems.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets With Putin in St. Petersburg

Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s strategic partnership with Tehran and praised the Iranians “for fighting for their independence.”

White House to Invite Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, Though Trump Doubts He’ll Attend

The Kremlin leader last attended a G20 summit in person in 2019, the year before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Putin Defends Mobile Internet Outages as Necessary Measure in Fight Against Terrorism

The comments mark the first time the Russian president has personally waded into the confusion caused by the internet disruptions.

‘The People Are Afraid of You’: In Rare Appeals, Celebrities Ask Putin to Address Russians’ Suffering

The appeals began when blogger and influencer Viktoria Bonya called on Putin to address mounting social and economic pressures in a now-viral video.

Putin Demands Answers as Russia’s Economy Undershoots Expectations

He called for urgent measures to revive growth in what marks his second public complaint about economic weakness in a month.

Hungary’s New Leader Says He’s Willing to Negotiate With Putin, But Not as a ‘Friend’

Péter Magyar, Hungary’s center-right leader, unseated Viktor Orbán as prime minister in a landslide election victory on Sunday.

Putin Says Ready to Help Peace Efforts in Call With Iran President

Iran and the U.S. failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities.

Elon Musk’s Father Says He Held ‘Memorable’ Meeting With Vladimir Putin

Errol Musk said he was in Russia for a two-week trip focused on research projects with Russian scientists.

Armenia Cannot Be in Both EU and Moscow-Led Customs Bloc, Putin Says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he was aware that being in the two unions was incompatible, but that pursuing both paths was possible "for...

Farmers Flock to Moscow Demanding Putin Put a Stop to Mass Culling of Cattle

More than 90,000 head of cattle have been culled across at least nine regions since February, drawing widespread attention in Russia.

Kremlin Denies Putin Solicited War Contributions From Russian Billionaires

An unidentified businessman was said to have proposed the idea during a private meeting, but the Russian president himself did not request that donations...

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