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Putin Sends Nowruz Wishes to Iran Amid Ongoing War

Russia, a longtime Iranian ally, has condemned the U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country, which began on February 28, triggering the war.

Putin and Trump Discuss Iran and Ukraine Wars

After the call, Trump said he would waive sanctions on oil from "some countries" to boost supply and bring down prices.

Russia Ready to Supply Oil and Gas to Europe If It Asks, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow.

Putin Vows ‘Unwavering Support’ to Iran’s New Ayatollah

“At a time when Iran is confronting armed aggression, your tenure in this high position will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication,” Putin...

Kremlin Accidentally Publishes Outtake of Putin’s Women’s Day Address

“My throat’s a bit scratchy... I almost started coughing. I’ve been talking a lot today,” Putin says in the since-deleted video.

Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian Hold Phone Call as Middle East War Escalates

The Kremlin said Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position that hostilities must stop immediately and that disputes surrounding Iran and the wider Middle East...

Russia to Free 2 Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs, Putin Says

The Kremlin leader claimed that Ukraine “forcibly conscripted” the two men and that he personally made the decision to release them.

Putin Calls for Ukraine War Veterans to Fill Russia’s Police Staffing Shortages

Putin said veterans’ combat experience, psychological resilience and physical conditioning made them well-suited to strengthen the ranks of the police...

Putin Discusses Hungarian POWs in Call With Orbán

Putin and Orbán “addressed issues concerning Hungarian citizens mobilized into the armed forces of Ukraine and taken into Russian captivity,” the...

Lost Investments, Jeopardized Influence: What the U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran Could Mean for Russia

With Khamenei dead and the future of Iran’s hardline anti-Western government in doubt, Russia now finds itself in a position to lose greatly.

Putin Expresses Condolences to Iran's President Over Khamenei 'Cynical Assassination'

He said Khamenei's killing in U.S.-Israeli strikes was “committed in cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.”

Putin Calls for Stronger Security Measures to Protect Officials Amid Wave of Deadly Attacks

Speaking at a gathering of FSB officials, the Kremlin leader accused Ukraine of resorting to “acts of terrorism” after “failing to inflict a strategic...

Putin Spotlights Nuclear Triad, Awards Officers on Defender of the Fatherland Day

President Vladimir Putin marked Defender of the Fatherland Day by promising to improve Russia’s nuclear triad and handing out state awards to officers...

Putin Gives Blessing to New Madagascar Leader

Madagascar is "ready to fully cooperate" in the military sphere in addition to the "social, health and education sectors," Colonel Michael Randrianirina...

Kremlin Hosts Cuba’s Foreign Minister Amid Energy Crisis

The communist-ruled island nation is facing severe fuel shortages and blackouts due to an oil embargo imposed by the United States.

Putin Expands Rosgvardia's Role

Rosgvardia's new General Staff will expand the force’s role in operational planning and intelligence.

U.S. and Russia Shrug as Landmark Nuclear Treaty Expires

New START's expiration is set to usher in an era of uncertainty over nuclear stockpiles not seen since the Cold War, experts say.

Putin Dismisses Longtime Special Representative, Ex-Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov

Ivanov, a former KGB and FSB officer, previously served as chief of staff of the Presidential Executive Office, defense minister and deputy prime minister...

Putin Touts Energy Ties With China After Trump Says India May Halt Russian Oil Imports

The talks came two days after Trump announced he would lower tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil.

Putin Meets With Syrian President at Kremlin Amid Uncertainty Over Russian Bases

Putin has moved to build ties with the new Syrian government, but his decision to grant asylum to Assad has remained a major obstacle.

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