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Trump Says He May Meet Putin ‘Shortly After’ Middle East Trip in May

The U.S. President did not specify when or where exactly a potential summit with Putin might take place.

Putin Hosts Sultan of Oman to Discuss Trade, Arab Summit

Both leaders emphasized the potential for deeper Russian-Omani collaboration in energy, agriculture and commerce.

Vladimir Putin Praises Late Pope Francis as ‘Defender of Humanism’

The Kremlin leader also lauded the late head of the Catholic Church for his efforts in fostering dialogue with Russia’s Orthodox Church.

Russian Attacks Ongoing Despite Putin’s Easter Truce, Says Zelensky

Zelensky accused Russia of violating the truce just hours after the order was meant to have come into effect, with air-raid sirens sounding in Kyiv.

Qatari Emir Visits Moscow for Talks With Putin

Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s emir discussed bilateral trade, the war in Gaza and Syria’s relations with Moscow following the ouster of its longtime ruler...

Putin Meets With Russians Freed by Hamas, Praises Moscow’s Ties With Palestine

“I think we should express gratitude to the Hamas leadership and political wing for meeting us halfway,” the Kremlin leader said.

Putin Praises Musk, Compares Him to Soviet Space Hero

"These are the kind of people who don't often appear in the human population," Putin said of the SpaceX founder.

Trump Envoy Meets With Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine Talks

Steve Witkoff’s latest trip to Russia comes amid Trump’s growing frustration over stalled efforts to quickly end the war in Ukraine.

Putin Will Not Face Prosecution for War Crimes While President – Euronews

A special court, which is expected to be based in The Hague, aims to try Russia’s leadership for the crime of aggression but will not hold trials in...

Kremlin Says Putin Still Supports Ukraine Truce, But Questions Remain

Top spokesman Dmitry Peskov blamed the lack of progress in negotiations on what he called "the Kyiv regime's uncontrollability."

Putin Congratulates Ovechkin on NHL Goals Record

The Kremlin leader said Alex Ovechkin’s record was not only a personal success but “a true celebration for fans in Russia and abroad.”

Musk Family ‘in Awe’ of Putin, Billionaire’s Father Says

Errol Musk said his views of Putin are shaped by “one man to another,” not politics.

White House Officials Advise Trump Against Calling Putin Until Ukraine Ceasefire Reached – NBC

But U.S. officials told NBC that Trump could “suddenly” decide to call Putin despite advice that such a conversation would be premature.

Secretive Energy Supplies and Harboring Assad: Inside the Kremlin’s Balancing Act With Syria’s New Leaders

Putin wants to win the new Syrian leadership's loyalty with oil and gas — and keep the issue of Assad off the table.

No Putin-Trump Meeting Planned in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin Says

Trump said Monday that he might visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month, fueling speculation about a potential meet-up with Putin.

Putin Receives Bosnia’s Wanted Serb Leader Dodik in Kremlin

"Dear Mr. President, I am very happy to see you in Moscow," Putin said in the short clip published by the Kremlin.

Putin ‘Remains Open’ to Speaking With Trump, Top Spokesman Says

Trump criticized both Putin and Zelensky in a recent interview with NBC, saying he was “very angry” with the Russian leader.

Trump Says ‘Very Angry’ With Putin Over Ukraine

The U.S. president threatened to impose "secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia" if the Kremlin refused to back a peace deal in Ukraine.

Erdogan Tells Putin Cooperation With Russia Key to Resolving Regional Conflicts

The two leaders discussed Black Sea security, with Erdogan pledging that Ankara would take steps to ensure "the safety of commercial navigation."

Putin Floats UN-Backed Transitional Government in Ukraine

The Kremlin leader claimed such an administration could "organize a democratic presidential election" and help facilitate peace talks.

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