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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.

Putin Briefs India, Brazil, South Africa and Regional Allies on Alaska Summit

Putin held a similar phone call blitz with Russia’s allies ahead of the Aug. 8 deadline that Trump had given him to end the war against Ukraine.

Putin Gifts New Ural Motorcycle to Alaskan Biker

The man had told Russian state TV that repairs to his motorcycle have become increasingly costly and parts nearly impossible to find because of Western...

opinion Elena Davlikanova

Why Is It So Hard for Putin to End the War in Ukraine?

Not only is Russia's economy dependent on the war, but it is learning valuable lessons about modern warfare for future aggression.

Trump Backing Putin's Ukraine Land Plan – AFP Source, Reports

Putin reportedly proposed to to freeze the front line in two regions which Moscow partially controls in exchange for Ukraine's withdrawal from the Donbas...

Putin Says Discussed Ukraine Peace on 'Fair Basis' With Trump

"The conversation was very frank, substantive and, in my opinion, brings us closer to the necessary decisions," he said.

In a High-Stakes Summit, Trump Hands Putin a Victory Without a Fight

A lack of clear results empowers Putin to carry on with the war as usual, experts told The Moscow Times.

U.S. Proposed NATO-Style Joint Defense Guarantees for Kyiv – AFP Source

NATO's collective security is based on its Article 5 principle: if one member is attacked, the entire alliance comes to its defense.

Russian Market Slides After Putin-Trump Talks End Without Breakthrough

The Moscow Exchange index dropped 2%, erasing about 130 billion rubles ($1.6 billion) in market capitalization.

Trump Drops Ukraine Ceasefire Demand After Putin Summit

The shift away from an urgent ceasefire would seem to favor Putin, who has long argued for negotiations on a final peace deal.

Trump Holds Back on New Sanctions After Putin Meeting

“Because of what happened today, I think I don't have to think about it. I may have to think about it in two weeks or three weeks,” Trump said.

Trump and Putin End Alaska Talks With No Deal on Ukraine

After a red-carpet welcome for Putin, the talks ended earlier than expected and without the landmark peace deal that Trump had been hoping for.

Firm Linked to Putin Ally Acquired Russia’s Largest Brewer After Carlsberg Exit – FBK

Gennady Timchenko's Ena Invest allegedly acquired Baltika for a fraction of its real value after Carlsberg moved to exit Russia due to the invasion of...

Who's Who in the U.S. and Russian Delegations in Alaska

From top diplomats to special envoys and finance ministers, here's a look at who’s going to be at the table in Anchorage.

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