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Latest Meeting Between Putin and U.S. Envoys ‘Extremely Frank,’ Kremlin Says Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks

Moscow confirmed that a delegation of Russian officials was getting ready to attend trilateral talks with Ukraine and the U.S. on Friday.

Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Board of Peace’ Invite Ahead of Ukraine Talks

The Russian president suggested Moscow could be prepared to pay the steep fee required for permanent membership in the initiative.

As Putin’s Allies Are Threatened, He Meets the Moment with Silence

Analysts say his silence reflects Russia’s focus on the war in Ukraine and hesitancy to provoke the U.S. — but it risks eroding trust in Moscow.

Witkoff and Kushner to Meet With Putin on Thursday for Ukraine Talks

Witkoff said Russia requested the meeting and that he believed the two sides were close to reaching the final “10%” of a peace deal.

Putin Invited to Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

The Kremlin said it was studying the details of the initiative and hoped to discuss them further with the Trump administration.

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).

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