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Putin Holds First Talks With Iranian, Israeli Leaders Amid Mass Protests and U.S. Threats

The Kremlin said Putin spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as he “continued efforts” to de-escalate regional tensions.

Putin Says Russia Is ‘Ready to Restore’ Relations With Europe

Putin said “respect for national interests and consideration of legitimate security concerns” were his preconditions for a return to amicable ties...

Almost Half of Putin’s 2025 Decrees Kept Secret – Vyorstka

While this represents an increase over 2024, it remains below the historic peaks seen in 2022-2023.

'Unhappy' Putin Sends Message to West With Ukraine Strike on EU Border

Analysts said the Oreshnik strike aims to intimidate Kyiv's allies and signals Putin's displeasure at foreign policy setbacks including in Venezuela.

Putin Casts Ukraine War as 'Sacred Mission' in Orthodox Christmas Remarks

Putin attended a midnight Christmas service with members of the military and their families at a church in the Moscow region.

Trump Says He Doesn't Believe Ukraine Struck Putin Residence

Trump said that "something" happened near Putin's residence, but U.S. officials did not believe it had been targeted by Kyiv.

U.S. Finds Ukraine Did Not Attack Putin’s Valdai Residence – WSJ

Trump also appeared to play down Moscow’s claims by sharing a New York Post article critical of the Russian president.

Vladimir Putin Uses New Year’s Address to Rally Russians Around War

Addressing his soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine, the president said Russians “believe in you and in our victory.”

Russian Military Reveals More Details of Alleged Drone Attack on Putin’s Residence

The Defense Ministry claimed more than half of the drones involved were destroyed hundreds of kilometers from the Valdai residence.

Putin Authorizes Call-Up of Military Reservists to Guard Critical Infrastructure

The military will summon members of its mobilization reserve next year for “special” assemblies aimed at protecting critical infrastructure.

Navalny Team Claims Putin Owns Luxury Estate on Crimea’s Black Sea Coast

Once described by Ukrainian media as “Yanukovych’s dacha,” FBK says the sprawling property now belongs to the Russian president.

Valdai Residents Report No Signs of Claimed Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence

“If something like that had happened, the whole town would have been talking about it,” one resident told the Mozhem Obyasnit outlet.

Ukraine Launched Drone Attack on Putin’s Valdai Residence, Lavrov Claims

While the claim was swiftly dismissed by Kyiv as an attempt to derail peace talks, U.S. President Donald Trump said he was "very angry about it."

Putin Signs Law Allowing Russia to Ignore Criminal Rulings of Foreign and International Courts

The legislation sends a clear signal that Moscow does not plan to comply with any future rulings from a tribunal on the Ukraine war.

Russian Business Leaders Ask Putin to Ease Wave of Nationalizations – Kommersant

Wartime state asset seizures have affected factories, ports and major corporations worth more than 4 trillion rubles ($43 billion).

Putin Signals Support for Online Marketplaces in Dispute With Banks – The Bell

The Bell suggested that Putin’s apparent affinity for online marketplaces may be influenced by his close ally Yury Kovalchuk, who is reportedly connected...

The Biggest Stories From Russia in 2025

From stalled peace efforts to mobile internet blackouts and the blocking of Roblox, 2025 has been yet another eventful — and turbulent — year.

Putin Offers Condolences to Tajik President After Fatal School Stabbing

Putin said Russian law enforcement officials would keep their Tajik counterparts informed of developments in the ongoing investigation into the killing...

Putin Promises to Look Into Case of French Researcher Jailed in Russia

Vinatier is one of several Westerners to have been arrested after Putin launched the full-scale war on Ukraine in February 2022.

France’s Macron Calls for Re-Engagement With Putin

Macron called for Europe not to sideline itself as the U.S. is engaged in shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Europe.

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