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Putin Announces Reshuffling of Top Military Leadership

The president appointed new operational commanders in Ukraine, a unified logistics chief and a head for the newly established drone warfare branch.

Putin Signs Law Targeting Exiled Russians Convicted in Absentia

The law imposes sweeping restrictions on Russians who have been convicted in absentia, including under legislation used to prosecute Kremlin critics.

Armenia's Pashinyan Asks Putin to Help Resolve Russian Restrictions on Armenian Exports

Pashinyan, who has steered Armenia in a more pro-Western direction, told Putin that the trade restrictions violated agreements between the two countries...

Speaking Alongside Putin, Kazakh President Calls for Freeze of Ukraine War

The Kremlin later said that "freezing the conflict as such is impossible, given Kyiv's position."

Putin Visits Siberian Factory Producing Delayed Russian Airliner

The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin toured the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, which is producing Russia’s long-delayed MC-21 passenger jet.

Trump Offered in Conversation With Putin to Help With Ukraine Settlement – Kremlin Aide

The Kremlin aide said Putin gave Trump a realistic assessment of the battlefield situation in Ukraine.

Putin’s Job Approval Rating Sees Sharpest Weekly Drop Since Ukraine Invasion – VTsIOM

The survey, conducted between June 22 and June 28, shows Putin’s job approval rating dropping to 66.9%, down from 70.4% the prior week.

Yacht Linked to Putin Sails Through Danish Waters Escorted by Russian Warships

According to Danish broadcaster DR, Graceful was accompanied by a Russian destroyer and a patrol ship.

Putin Admits Ukrainian Strikes Driving Fuel Shortages

The Kremlin leader said Russia is facing a “certain shortage” of fuel but stressed that it had not yet reached a “critical” phase.

Putin Vows to Ensure Russia’s Security Amid Ukraine Retaliatory Strikes

Kyiv calls its attacks fair retribution for Russia's near-daily barrages on Ukrainian civilians and energy infrastructure.

Lukashenko Heads to Russia for Putin Meeting Amid Rising Tensions With Ukraine

Lukashenko and Putin will discuss bilateral relations, as well as the “current regional and global situation,” according to the state-run news agency...

Venezuela Thanks Putin for ‘Solidarity and Support’ After Deadly Quakes

Wednesday night’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

Lavrov Says U.S. Not 'Objective Mediator' in Ukraine

Separately, President Vladimir Putin said Europe was "openly" preparing for war through its massive rearmament program — which is being urged on by Trump...

Putin, Zelensky Discuss Ukraine and Iran Wars With Trump

Shortly after Zelensky announced his call with Trump, the Kremlin said Putin and his U.S. counterpart had held a 'friendly and frank' phone call.

Putin Says Ukrainian Drone Strikes Aim to Divide Russians

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Ukraine's increasing drone strikes on Russia aimed to “sow confusion” and damage the country's...

Armenian Prime Minister Congratulates Putin on Russia Day as Ties Sour

Russian-Armenian relations have been deteriorating since the South Caucasus nation adopted a 2025 law initiating its EU accession process.

Putin Talks Multipolarity and Shrugs Off Economic Pain at ‘Russian Davos’

The president’s address bore a striking similarity to his speech last year, once again touting BRICS and framing Russia’s economy as resilient.

In Open Letter to Putin, Zelensky Calls for Meeting and Ceasefire

Putin has said he would only meet Zelensky to finalize an already agreed deal, rejecting calls to meet before then.

Tanzania President Visits Russia as Western Ties Fray

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government has been accused by the West of abuses including unlawful killings and mass detentions.

Russia Signs Agreement to Build First Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan

Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met for high-level talks on the second day of the Russian leader’s visit to Astana.

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