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Putin Downplayed Immediate Ukraine Talks Resumption in Phone Call With Trump, Kremlin Says

The Kremlin also said Putin and Trump discussed major economic initiatives during the phone call, including potential supplies of Russian fuel.

Former German Chancellor Schroeder Celebrates Putin's Birthday at President's Home

Schroeder, who served as chancellor from 1998 to 2005, recently joined the supervisory board of Russian supermarket chain Hyperglobus.

Kim Jong Un Wishes Putin ‘Victory and Glory’ on His 74th Birthday

The North Korean leader pledged to keep expanding the countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, describing Russia as a “brotherly” nation.

Kremlin Launches Preparations for Putin’s Annual ‘Direct Line’ Call-In Show

First launched in 2001, Putin’s call-in program aims to cast the Russian leader as a “problem-solver-in-chief.”

U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Involve Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal, NYT Reports

Putin reportedly raised the deal during a Sept. 5 meeting with Witkoff and Kushner at the Kremlin.

Putin Says World Is Living Through a Dangerous Moment, Warns West Not to Escalate

He reiterated that Moscow would resort to all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear ones, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad was threatened.

Kremlin Weighs U.S. Invitation for Putin to Attend G20 Summit in Miami

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was “grateful for and appreciative of this invitation.”

Putin Says Election Turnout Shows Russians Support Military Agenda

"Such a high, even record, number of people who came out and voted shows that the people of Russia support our efforts aimed at strengthening the country...

Russian Election, Cast as Test of Support for Ukraine War, Enters Final Day

A parliamentary election that Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine entered its third day, with the ruling United Russia party expected...

Putin Casts Parliamentary Election as Barometer of Support for War, Urges Russians to Vote

Russia is holding elections this weekend for the lower-house State Duma, which has a track record of faithfully approving the Kremlin's initiatives.

Kremlin Says No Decision Yet on Putin's G20 Visit, Dismisses Zelensky's Meeting Proposal

In April, the Kremlin said Putin could travel to the G20 summit after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his attendance would be very helpful.

Putin Meets Modi as India Hosts BRICS Summit

A delegation of more than 300 Russian executives is accompanying Putin to New Delhi to negotiate supply chains and food security contracts.

Russia and Vietnam Sign Strategic Oil Reserve Deal

The two countries moved to deepen energy ties during President To Lam’s visit to Moscow.

Trump Presses Putin for Swift End to Ukraine War in ‘Confidential’ Call

Trump was said to have pitched an end to the war as a way to “immediately” restore U.S.-Russian trade and economic relations.

Russia Can Manage Its Growing Deficit, Putin Says

The federal budget deficit grew by 40% in the first half of this year to reach 2.8% of gross domestic product.

‘Complete Nonsense’: Putin Dismisses Mobilization Rumors

“It’s an information attack on Russia,” the president told reporters in his first remarks on the growing rumors of an impending draft.

Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit

The Russian president will also hold a series of bilateral talks with the leaders of China, India and other nations during the two-day trip.

Lukashenko to Meet Putin on Saturday

Lukashenko arrived in Russia on Thursday, with his office saying he and Putin will discuss “key areas of bilateral cooperation.”

Putin Says Ukraine Opened ‘Pandora's Box’ With Strikes on Economic Targets

Putin threatened to hit back at Ukraine's “most sensitive economic sectors.”

opinion Alexander Shulga

There’s a Better Way To Measure How Much Russians Support Putin

Most polls just measure the ability of Russians to pick the safest answer. But when questions are more open-ended, they are more skeptical.

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