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Lavrov Out of Favor With Putin?: Reports Force the Kremlin to Comment

Reports that Putin was unhappy with Lavrov’s performance emerged after Trump called off his planned summit with the Russian leader in Budapest.

Putin Has Elevated 24 Relatives to Official Roles in Likely 100-Year Record

The network of beneficiaries reportedly includes the families of four women connected to Putin, two of his known daughters, his cousins and more.

Putin Orders Preparations for Possible Nuclear Tests in Response to Trump

Trump said last week that he had instructed the Pentagon to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis” with Russia and China.

Putin Orders Development of Rare Earths Plan

Experts estimate that Russia ranks fifth globally in rare-earth reserves despite producing just 1% of the world’s rare minerals.

U.S. Scrapped Trump-Putin Budapest Summit After Moscow’s Hardline Demands on Ukraine – FT

The Financial Times reported that Trump was reportedly “annoyed” with Putin for boasting about battlefield gains on their Oct. 16 call.

Putin Says Sarmat Nuclear Missile ’Not Yet Deployed,’ Walking Back Past Claims

The only confirmed successful test of the missile took place in April 2022. In September 2024, one exploded, leaving a large crater visible in satellite...

Putin Defies Trump With Second Nuclear Weapons Test in Days

The test comes days after Putin said Russia had tested the Burevestnik nuclear-powered intercontinental cruise missile.

Putin and Aliyev Seek to ‘Turn the Page’ in Russia-Azerbaijan Ties, Kremlin Says

Tensions began easing in October after Putin admitted that Russia was to blame for the December 2024 downing of an Azerbaijani Airlines plane.

Putin ‘More Dug In Than Ever’ on War in Ukraine – NBC

An anonymous White House spokesperson said, “permanent peace depends on Russia’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.”

What We Know About Russia’s Latest Test of the Nuclear-Powered Burevestnik Missile

The Moscow Times looks at the Burevestnik’s capabilities and what the timing of the latest test launch might signify.

Putin Hosts North Korean Foreign Minister in Moscow, Hails Deepening Ties With Pyongyang

The visit came just after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to advance military ties with Moscow.

Putin Says Russia Successfully Tested Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile

Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov told Putin the test took place Tuesday, with the missile flying 8,700 miles over 15 hours.

Putin Oversees Nuclear Forces Drills – Kremlin

Footage showed Putin overseeing the test ICBM launches from land, sea and air while seated alone in the presidential situation room.

Russian State Media Blames Europe, Western Media for ‘Disrupting’ Putin-Trump Summit

In Russia's narrative, the Budapest summit is on hold because of Kyiv's allies — not its own hardline demands for peace.

Trump and Putin's Budapest Summit Shelved

The Kremlin is reportedly still sticking to all of its demands despite Trump's call with Putin last week.

Poland Signals Readiness to Arrest Putin on ICC Warrant en Route to Trump Summit

Putin is wanted by the Hague-based International Criminal Court for the illegal deportations of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Putin Plans to Meet Trump in Budapest. How Will He Get There?

Putin is sanctioned by the West and wanted by the ICC on war crimes charges. That could complicate his travel to Hungary.

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin in Budapest After 'Great' Call

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia's invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest for what would be their second summit since his return...

Syrian President Meets With Putin in First Visit to Russia Since Assad’s Overthrow

Sources told Reuters that Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will request the handover of Bashar al-Assad for trial over alleged crimes against Syrians.

Melania Trump Says Has 'Open Channel' With Putin on Ukrainian Kids

Eight children had been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours following negotiations between her team and Putin's, the first lady said.

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