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Putin’s Musings on Immortality Highlight His Glaring Succession Dilemma

Putin has remade the Russian political system in his image. What happens when he is no longer in power?

Putin Does Not Vacation and Sleeps Only a Few Hours a Day, Kremlin Says

“He is always at the peak of concentration. And he sleeps just a few hours a day, without exaggeration. I cannot understand it either,” Putin's spokesman...

Putin Warns Western Peacekeepers in Ukraine Would Be ‘Legitimate Targets’

He rejected the notion of Western peacekeepers altogether, insisting that any settlement should be enough to maintain peace with Ukraine.

Putin and Xi Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Longevity and ‘Immortality’

Putin’s comments echoed reports from last year that he has taken an interest in anti-aging and life extension technologies.

Russia Prepared to Keep Fighting if Ukraine Diplomacy Fails, Putin Says

“We’ll see how the situation evolves,” the Kremlin leader said. “If not, then we will have to achieve our objectives by military means.”

In Photos: Putin Attends SCO Summit, Military Parade in China This Week

Both Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping used the regional summit, held in the port city of Tianjin, to sharpen their criticism of the West.

Putin Meets With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un After Military Parade in Beijing

The Kremlin leader thanked Kim for sending troops to help Russia drive out Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region earlier this year.

Trump Says 'Very Disappointed' in Putin

He did not however say what, if any, consequences Russia would face for failing to reach a peace deal on Ukraine.

Putin and Xi Tout Deepening Ties Ahead of Beijing Military Parade

The Chinese president also said that Beijing is ready to work with Moscow to push for a “more just and reasonable” global order.

Xi and Putin Round on West at Regional Summit in China

Xi Jinping has gathered the leaders of Russia and India, as well as dignitaries from around 20 Eurasian countries for the summit.

Putin Says Alaska Talks With Trump Could ‘Open Path to Peace’ in Ukraine

The Kremlin leader said “work is already underway” to implement “understandings” reached during last month’s summit.

Putin to Meet Slovakian Prime Minister Fico in China

Fico is one of the few EU leaders to have maintained regular contact with Putin since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022...

Kremlin Confirms Putin Will Visit India in December

Putin will also meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a regional summit in China next week, officials in Moscow told reporters.

Putin Could Meet With North Korea’s Kim During China Visit

The South China Morning Post wrote that “the stage is set” for Putin and Kim to appear alongside Xi in a show of defiance against U.S. pressure.

Trump Says He Spoke to Putin Again After White House Summit

Trump repeated a familiar line on Putin, saying their conversations are always “good,” while adding that Russia’s bombing of Ukrainian cities leaves...

Zelensky Calls for Putin Talks as Peace Efforts Stall

Ukraine's president said a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would be “the most effective way forward” amid stalled diplomatic attempts...

Lavrov Says ‘No Meeting Planned’ Between Putin and Zelensky

The foreign minister’s remarks on Meet the Press were the latest and clearest indication that a Putin-Zelensky summit is nowhere on the horizon.

What Stands in the Way of a Putin-Zelensky Meeting?

From the diplomatic picture to the status of the front line, The Moscow Times looks at the obstacles that could derail a potential meeting.

Trump Nudges Zelensky to ‘Show Flexibility’ in Peace Talks, Blames Russia’s Invasion on NATO Expansion

Calling Ukraine a “buffer between Russia and the rest of Europe,” Trump ruled out the possibility of membership in the military bloc for Kyiv.

FM Lavrov Signals Putin Open to Zelensky Meeting, But Says Planning Will Take Time

“Any contacts involving top leaders must be prepared with the utmost care,” Sergei Lavrov said in the state media interview on Tuesday.

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