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Putin Urges Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Region to Surrender

“If they lay down their arms and surrender, their lives will be guaranteed,” Putin said after U.S. leader Donald Trump called on him to spare the lives...

Trump Claims ‘Very Good Chance’ to End Ukraine War After Putin-Witkoff Meeting

“There is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end,” the U.S. president wrote on Truth Social.

Putin-Trump Meeting Dates to Be Discussed After U.S. Envoy Briefs White House on Ukraine Talks, Kremlin Says

“Both sides understand that this conversation is necessary,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday.

Russia Supports Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine, Putin Says, But ‘Nuances’ Remain

“The idea itself is correct, and we support it, but there are a number of issues that require discussion,” the Kremlin leader said.

Putin Visits Kursk Region for First Time Since Ukraine’s Offensive

The Kremlin leader expressed confidence that his army was on the brink of “fully liberating” the Kursk border region.

Orthodox Easter Diplomacy: Kremlin and White House Pursue Fast-Tracked Putin-Trump Meeting

If the Kremlin and White House can agree on a Ukraine ceasefire, Putin and Trump could meet in April or May, sources say — but no later than June.

Trump Envoy Witkoff Plans Second Meeting With Putin – Reports

Steve Witkoff’s trip to Moscow is allegedly timed to coincide with U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.

Kremlin Fears Trump-Zelensky Clash Could Harm Its Shot at a Grand Bargain

Moscow worries Trump may lose interest in a rapprochement deal with Putin if Washington stops engaging with Kyiv, sources told The Moscow Times.

Putin Praises Myanmar Ties as Junta Chief Visits Moscow

Russia is a crucial arms supplier to Myanmar’s military-led government, which has struggled to suppress armed resistance since seizing power in a 2021...

After Years of Secrecy, Women in Putin’s Orbit Step Into the Public Eye

Women close to Putin are gingerly stepping into public life after spending years in the shadows.

Putin Says Ready for U.S. Investment in Strategic Minerals in Occupied Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is ready for U.S. investment in strategic minerals in occupied Ukraine. Putin said in televised comments...

Trump Says Discussing ‘Major’ Economic Deals With Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are discussing "major" economic deals as part of discussions on ending...

Invasion of Ukraine Was ‘God’s Will,’ Putin Says

“It was at God’s will that this fate fell upon our shoulders to carry out such a challenging but honorable mission of defending Russia,” he said...

Putin Says Russian Soldiers in Ukraine 'Defending Russia's Future'

The Russian leader said he wanted to give his armed forces ‘new, modern models’ of weapons and equipment.

Trump Envoy Witkoff Says He Met With Putin During Trip to Russia

“I spent a lot of time with President Putin, talking, developing a friendship, a relationship with him,” Steve Witkoff said.

Putin Hails Russia’s Huge Number of ‘Terror’ Convictions

Russia regularly sentences people over opposition to the war in Ukraine while convicting captured Ukrainian soldiers on treason and terrorist charges.

Putin Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘First Step’ Toward Restoring Ties

“I was briefed [on the talks]. I rate them highly — there is a result,” the Kremlin leader said during a visit to a drone factory in St. Petersburg...

Macron Says Trump ‘Can Restart Useful Dialogue’ With Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host another meeting on Ukraine after the talks between the new U.S. administration...

'Without Ukraine. Without Europe': Russian Pro-War Blogs React to U.S. Statements on Ukraine

Russian pro-war bloggers responded to the news that Trump and Putin could negotiate peace in Ukraine with a mixture of praise and caution.

Kremlin Says Ukraine Will Be In Peace Talks ‘One Way or Another’

The Kremlin's spokesman did not say whether this would involve direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials.

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