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Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he and Donald Trump should meet to talk about the Ukraine war and energy prices,

Putin says he and Trump should meet to discuss Ukraine and energy prices
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Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Trump’s policy on Ukrainian war may lack focus, but it’s an unexpected priority

Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold a phone call with U.S.

Kremlin says Putin is ready to talk to Trump and is waiting for word from Washington
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Trump says he's ready to meet Putin 'immediately' to secure end of Ukraine war

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Trump says he's ready to meet Putin 'immediately' to secure end of Ukraine war
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Trump's threat against Moscow on Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in Russia

"Disrespectful", "insulting", and "ill-informed."

Trump's threat against Moscow on Ukraine seen as an insulting false start by some in Russia
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Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
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Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader

Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader

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Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war

Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war

Trump misses his own deadline to end Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble

With Donald Trump's pledge to quickly end the war between Ukraine and Russia, market players are starting to look at what impact that could have on the rouble,

What Trump's presidency could mean for Russia's rouble
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Russian, Iranian presidents to discuss Syria, Middle East and nuclear programme

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian may discuss the situation in Syria, the Middle East, and Iran's nuclear programme on Friday, during

Russian, Iranian presidents to discuss Syria, Middle East and nuclear programme
Election|Political|US|World

Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he is going to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" after he takes office next week.

Trump says he will meet 'very quickly' with Putin
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Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says

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Trump call with Putin expected soon, Trump adviser says
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Russia says it welcomes Trump's readiness to solve problems through dialogue

Russia welcomes the stated willingness of U.S.

Russia says it welcomes Trump's readiness to solve problems through dialogue
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Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up

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Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up
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Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine

President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented

Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Trump can be decisive in helping stop Russia's Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Trump can be decisive in helping stop Russia's Putin
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|US|World

After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump

After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump

Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility

Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility

Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility
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Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on Ukraine for refusing to extend the

Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
Europe|Political|World

Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties

Russia is willing to work with Donald Trump's incoming administration to improve relations if the U.S. has serious intentions to do so but

Russia: It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties
Election|Political|US

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix

6 key lines from Trump’s Sunday speech to conservative activists in Phoenix
Europe|Political|World

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’

Zelensky calls Putin a ‘dumbass’ for challenging a missile ‘duel’
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Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
MidEast|Political|World

Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, says Israel is the main winner

Russian President Vladimir Putin denied on Thursday that Russia's nine-year intervention in Syria had been a failure, but expressed concern about Israel's military operations there

Putin denies Russian defeat in Syria, says Israel is the main winner
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Putin says he pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he had pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss after the chaos which accompanied the fall of the Soviet Union, and had built the

Putin says he pulled Russia back from the edge of the abyss
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed Russian President's Vladimir Putin's missile duel offer during a press conference at a European Council meeting on Thursday.

Zelenskiy on Putin's missile duel offer: do you think he is sane?
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Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday suggested a missile 'duel' with the United States that would show how Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile could defeat

Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S
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Putin's marathon press conference: what he said on Ukraine, Trump, Biden and Syria

Following are some of the key quotes from Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual phone-in and press conference.

Putin's marathon press conference: what he said on Ukraine, Trump, Biden and Syria
Europe|Political|World

Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says

Russia's defence minister said on Monday that Moscow must be ready to fight the NATO military alliance in Europe in the next decade, as President

Russia must be ready to fight NATO in Europe in next decade, minister says
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Putin signs agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Belarus to sign a treaty offering security guarantees, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons, to protect Moscow’s closest ally

Putin signs agreement offering Russia's security guarantees to ally Belarus
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Ukrainian attack damages 2 ships, injures 24 people and sets port on fire in Russia-annexed Crimea

Russian authorities say a Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard in Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility

Ukrainian attack damages 2 ships, injures 24 people and sets port on fire in Russia-annexed Crimea
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Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a meeting with his Belarusian ally, who referred to this week’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with Pyongyang

Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim
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Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine

Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine
Europe|News|World

Former Russian state TV journalist gets 8 1/2-year sentence in absentia for Ukraine war criticism

A court in Moscow has sentenced a former state TV journalist to 8 1/2 years in prison in absentia for protesting Russia’s war in Ukraine, the latest example of a crackdown on dissent that has intensified since Moscow’s invasion nearly 20 months ago

Former Russian state TV journalist gets 8 1/2-year sentence in absentia for Ukraine war criticism
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30 years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, leading to strong presidential rule

Three decades ago, the world held its breath as tanks blasted the Russian parliament building in central Moscow while the Kremlin moved to flush out rebellious lawmakers in a crisis that shaped the country’s post-Soviet history

30 years ago, the Kremlin crushed a parliamentary uprising, leading to strong presidential rule
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Factbox-What is the Burevestnik missile that Putin says Russia has tested?

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia has successfully tested its new Burevestnik missile.

Factbox-What is the Burevestnik missile that Putin says Russia has tested?
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Putin repeats assertion that Russia did not start war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated his position that Russia did not start the war in Ukraine but launched what it calls a "special military operation" to try to stop it.

Putin repeats assertion that Russia did not start war in Ukraine
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Putin hosts Iraqi PM in Kremlin, hails cooperation in OPEC+

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani in the Kremlin on Tuesday and praised cooperation between their countries at the OPEC+ group of

Putin hosts Iraqi PM in Kremlin, hails cooperation in OPEC+
MidEast|News|World

Putin says calls for Leningrad-style siege of Gaza unacceptable

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that calls to impose a blockade of Gaza similar to Nazi Germany's siege of Leningrad during World War Two were unacceptable and

Putin says calls for Leningrad-style siege of Gaza unacceptable
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Xi Jinping in China this week in a bid to deepen a partnership forged between the United

Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi
News|World

Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that Moscow wanted to help prevent a humanitarian

Putin pushes need for talks in calls with Israeli, Arab and Iranian leaders
News|Political|World

Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine as well as Russian backing for China’s bid to expand its economic and diplomatic influence abroad through its decade-old “Belt and Road” initiative

Putin begins visit in China underscoring ties amid Ukraine war and Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and invited global

Putin praises 'dear friend' Xi, pitches Russia's Northern Sea route
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Putin says US wading deeper into Ukraine war, calls missile supplies a 'mistake'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the United States was wading deeper into the Ukraine conflict and making a mistake by providing Kyiv with long-range ATACMS

Putin says US wading deeper into Ukraine war, calls missile supplies a 'mistake'
Europe|News|World

Putin visits military headquarters in southern Russia

President Vladimir Putin visited the headquarters of Russian forces in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don late on Thursday to hear a report on the progress of operations in Ukraine,

Putin visits military headquarters in southern Russia
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Putin claims without proof that airport riots targeting Israelis were staged from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to deflect blame from the Kremlin for a riot in the southern region of Dagestan that targeted a flight from Israel, charging without evidence that Ukrainian agents of Western spy agencies were behind the rampage

Putin claims without proof that airport riots targeting Israelis were staged from Ukraine
Europe|News|World

Putin signs a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty

President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban

Putin signs a bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty
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Putin approves transfer of state-owned shares in shipping company to Rosatom

President Vladimir Putin signed on Wednesday a decree transferring to Russia's state nuclear power company Rosatom state-owned shares of the Far Eastern Shipping Company, parent company of

Putin approves transfer of state-owned shares in shipping company to Rosatom
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited his southern military headquarters as he assesses the state of his country's forces in Ukraine as the war drags on toward winter

Putin and top military leaders visit southern military headquarters to assess his war in Ukraine
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Group of 20 leading economies on Wednesday that it was necessary to think about how to stop "the tragedy" of the war in Ukraine, and said

Putin: we must think how to stop 'the tragedy' in Ukraine
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Russian attempt to control narrative in Ukraine employs age-old tactic of 'othering' the enemy

Putin’s worldview echoes Russian phrase, ‘Who is not with us, is against us.’

Russian attempt to control narrative in Ukraine employs age-old tactic of 'othering' the enemy
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Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the number of troops by nearly 170,000 to a total of 1.32 million

Putin orders the Russian military to add 170,000 troops for a total of 1.32 million
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Putin blames Nord Stream blasts for disruption of Russia-Germany relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that cooperation between Moscow and Berlin had been disrupted by blasts in September 2022 affecting Nord Stream pipelines that had

Putin blames Nord Stream blasts for disruption of Russia-Germany relations
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The West has sanctioned Russia's rich. But is that really punishing Putin and helping Ukraine?

Western officials say sanctions against Russia’s billionaires are meant to isolate President Vladimir Putin, choke off support for his war and turn powerful business allies against him

The West has sanctioned Russia's rich. But is that really punishing Putin and helping Ukraine?
MidEast|News|Political|World

Russia's Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, seeking to bolster Moscow's Mideast clout

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in a one-day lightning tour intended to raise Russia’s profile as a Middle East power broker, even as his war Ukraine grinds on

Russia's Putin is visiting the UAE and Saudi Arabia, seeking to bolster Moscow's Mideast clout
Election|News|World

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will seek another six years in the Kremlin by standing in an election in March where his victory is widely assumed to be a

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term
Europe|News|World

With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russia's opposition still vows to undermine his image

Most Russian opposition figures are either in prison at home or are in exile abroad

With Putin's reelection all but assured, Russia's opposition still vows to undermine his image
Election|News|Opinion|Political|World

For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia

President Vladimir Putin is likely to win another six-year term easily in an election expected in March, using his sweeping grip on Russia’s political scene to extend his tenure of over two decades in power

For Putin, winning reelection could be easier than resolving the many challenges facing Russia
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An emboldened, confident Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Russia's goals are met

Emboldened by battlefield gains and flagging Western support for Ukraine, a relaxed and confident President Vladimir Putin says there will be no peace until Moscow achieves its goals, which he says are unchanged after nearly two years of fighting

An emboldened, confident Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Russia's goals are met
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Putin says Russia is in dialogue with the US on exchanging jailed Americans Gershkovich and Whelan

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is in dialogue with the United States on the issue of bringing home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich

Putin says Russia is in dialogue with the US on exchanging jailed Americans Gershkovich and Whelan
News|Sports|World

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games
Europe|News|World

'I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace

French President Emmanuel Macron says he'd still consider talking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it helps to forge a “sustainable peace” between Ukraine and Russia

'I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace
Europe|News|World

Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies

The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia

Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies
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Russia dismisses Wall Street Journal's 'pulp fiction' after Prigozhin death report

The Kremlin accused the Wall Street Journal of publishing "pulp fiction" on Friday after it reported that the death of mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash had been

Russia dismisses Wall Street Journal's 'pulp fiction' after Prigozhin death report
Election|Europe|News

Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities' refusal to register her for the race

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine has lost her appeal against election officials’ refusal to accept her nomination for the country’s presidential race that President Vladimir Putin is all but certain to win

Russian presidential hopeful loses appeal against authorities' refusal to register her for the race
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Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine, and Putin says Moscow will intensify its attacks

Russia launched a record 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine during the early hours of the new year, and Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country would “intensify” its attacks on its neighbor

Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine, and Putin says Moscow will intensify its attacks
Election|News|Political|US|World

Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged

Russian President Vladimir Putin, running for a new six-year term in an election that his opponents say is a parody of democracy, said on Tuesday that past U.S. elections had been rigged

Putin says past U.S. elections were rigged
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A separatist rebel leader in Ukraine who called Putin cowardly is sentenced to 4 years in prison

The Moscow City Court has convicted a former Ukraine rebel leader who called President Vladimir Putin cowardly of extremism and sentenced him to four years in prison

A separatist rebel leader in Ukraine who called Putin cowardly is sentenced to 4 years in prison
Europe|News|World

Putin opponent offers hope to thousands, although few expect him to win Russian election

Thousands of people across Russia are signing petitions to support the longshot candidacy of Boris Nadezhdin

Putin opponent offers hope to thousands, although few expect him to win Russian election
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial

Russian President Vladimir Putin castigated Europe on Saturday for "Russophobia" and criticized the Baltic States over human rights at the unveiling of a World War Two memorial.

Russia's Putin derides 'Russophobia' in Europe at World War Two memorial
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance

The leaders of Russia and Belarus have discussed ways to further expand their alliance that has seen the deployment of some of Russia’s nuclear weapons on the territory of its neighbor

Putin and Lukashenko meet in St Petersburg to discuss ways to expand the Russia-Belarus alliance
Crime|Europe|News|World

Russian lawmakers approve confiscating the assets of people who discredit the army

The lower house of Russia's parliament has approved a bill that would allow authorities to confiscate money, valuables and other assets from people convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the country’s military

Russian lawmakers approve confiscating the assets of people who discredit the army
Election|Europe|News|World

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Russians to show their protest of President Vladimir Putin during next month’s presidential balloting by voting at a specific time on election day

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour
Election|Europe|News|World

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia's survival as he seeks reelection

President Vladimir Putin describes Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a battle for Russia’s survival as he campaigned for reelection next month in balloting that he’s all but certain to win

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia's survival as he seeks reelection
Europe|MidEast|News|World

Putin will visit Turkey soon to discuss new Black Sea grain export ideas for Ukraine, minister says

The Turkish foreign minister says Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Turkey soon

Election|News|Political|World

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine is rejected as a presidential candidate

Russia’s main election authority has refused to allow a politician opposing Moscow’s military action in Ukraine on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election

A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine is rejected as a presidential candidate
Europe|News|Political|World

Putin, in rare U.S. interview, says Russia has no interest in attacking Poland or Latvia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that aired on Thursday that Russia will fight for its interests but has no

Putin, in rare U.S. interview, says Russia has no interest in attacking Poland or Latvia
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Trump's NATO comment what 'Putin loves to hear' - Dutch minister

Former U.S.

Trump's NATO comment what 'Putin loves to hear' - Dutch minister
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Russia's Putin questions the need for dollar forex reserves, touts bitcoin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday questioned the need to hold state reserves in foreign currencies since they could easily be confiscated for political reasons, saying

Russia's Putin questions the need for dollar forex reserves, touts bitcoin
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Putin complains about lack of piercing questions from Tucker Carlson

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he was surprised by a lack of sharp questions from U.S. television host Tucker Carlson in an interview that made headlines around the world last week.

Putin complains about lack of piercing questions from Tucker Carlson
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Navalny's death leaves despair and apathy in Moscow

The hundreds of flowers and candles laid in Moscow on Friday to honour the memory of Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader, were mostly

Navalny's death leaves despair and apathy in Moscow
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The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star. What does it do now?

The Russian opposition lost its brightest star when politician Alexei Navalny died Friday in an Arctic penal colony

The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star. What does it do now?
Election|News|Political|US

Stalled US aid for Ukraine underscores GOP's shift away from confronting Russia

Republicans have been softening their stance on Russia ever since Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election following Russian hacking of his Democratic opponents

Stalled US aid for Ukraine underscores GOP's shift away from confronting Russia
Europe|News|World

As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to hope that he can achieve his goals by biding his time and waiting for Western support for Kyiv to wither while maintaining steady military pressure along the stalemated front line

As the Ukraine war enters a third year, Putin waits for Western support for Kyiv to wither
Europe|News|World

Putin has not watched Yulia Navalnaya's video statement, says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not watched a video statement by Yulia Navalnaya in which she vowed to continue Alexei Navalny's work, but her assertion he was poisoned with a

Putin has not watched Yulia Navalnaya's video statement, says Kremlin
Europe|News|World

The Kremlin rejects Navalny widow's charges he was killed by Putin as 'insolent'

The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin did not see the video in which Alexei Navalny’s widow vowed to continue his fight and dismissed her allegations that Putin had killed the country’s opposition leader as “unfounded” and “insolent.”

The Kremlin rejects Navalny widow's charges he was killed by Putin as 'insolent'
Europe|News|US|World

Russia denies U.S. claims that Moscow plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was against the deployment of nuclear weapons in space and his defence minister flatly denied U.S. claims that Russia was

Russia denies U.S. claims that Moscow plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space
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How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine

When Tucker Carlson asked Vladimir Putin about his reasons for invading Ukraine two years ago, Putin gave him a lecture on Russian history

How the Kremlin weaponized Russian history — and has used it to justify the war in Ukraine
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Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election

President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” during a fundraiser for his reelection campaign Wednesday night

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election
Europe|News|World

Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia’s newest opposition leader

Yulia Navalnaya used to avoid the cameras, staying in the background while her husband, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, rose to become President Vladimir Putin’s greatest foe

Yulia Navalnaya once avoided the limelight. Now she's Russia’s newest opposition leader
Europe|News|US|World

Russia to bite off much more of Ukraine, Putin ally Medvedev says

Russian troops will go much further into Ukraine, taking the southern city of Odesa and may even one day push on to the capital Kyiv, a senior ally of Russian President Vladimir

Russia to bite off much more of Ukraine, Putin ally Medvedev says
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Putin on Biden's 'crazy SOB' remark: shows why he is preferable as U.S president

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Joe Biden's "crazy SOB" remark showed why the Kremlin felt that for Russia, Biden would be a preferable future U.S. president

Putin on Biden's 'crazy SOB' remark: shows why he is preferable as U.S president
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the government and central bank to coordinate their efforts to curb high inflation, saying on Wednesday that increasing the supply of

Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation
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How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power

Over the last decade, Vladimir Putin’s government has evolved from tolerating dissent to ruthlessly suppressing any activities or people who dared challenge it

How Putin's crackdown on dissent became the hallmark of the Russian leader’s 24 years in power
Europe|News|World

Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure his fifth term in power this month on the heels of opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death in prison

Who are the Russian dissidents still serving time after Alexei Navalny died behind bars?
Election|News|US|World

Russia's spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election

President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence service on Monday accused the United States of trying to meddle in Russia's presidential election and said that Washington even had

Russia's spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election
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As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point

Russia's economy is holding up despite massive Western sanctions and foreign businesses pulling out of the country

As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point
Election|Europe|News

How key issues in Russia will be affected by the election set to give Putin 6 more years in power

Vladimir Putin is poised to sweep to another six-year term in this week’s presidential election, even though Russians are dying in Ukraine in a war that is grinding through its third year and his country is more isolated than ever

How key issues in Russia will be affected by the election set to give Putin 6 more years in power
Election|Europe|News|World

Russian President Vladimir Putin interview

President Vladimir Putin gave a wide-ranging interview to Russia's RIA state news agency and Rossiya-1 state television, days before a March 15-17 election that is certain to give him

Russian President Vladimir Putin interview
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Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if there is a threat to Russian statehood, sovereignty, or independence

Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if threatened, Putin tells state media
Election|Europe|News|World

The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power

As Vladimir Putin heads for another six-year term as Russia’s president, there’s little electoral drama in the race

The drama in Russia's election is all about what Putin will do with another 6 years in power
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Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin

Russian officials say Ukraine has fired at least eight missiles at the Belgorod border region, killing one person and wounding six

Russia says Ukraine has fired more missiles at a border region on the eve of election favoring Putin
Election|Europe|News|World

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead

Voters are heading to the polls in Russia for a three-day presidential election that is all but certain to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule by six more years after he stifled dissent

Russians head to polls in a vote set to extend Putin's rule. His foes are in jail, in exile or dead
World

With Navalny dead, his allies keep fighting to undermine Putin's grip on power

When Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died suddenly last month in an Arctic prison, his team was left with a monumental challenge: sustaining an opposition movement against President Vladimir Putin without the living example of their defiant and charismatic leader

With Navalny dead, his allies keep fighting to undermine Putin's grip on power
Europe|News|World

Russia's presidential vote starts final day with accusations of Kyiv sabotage

Russia started its final day of presidential voting on Sunday with Moscow accusing Ukraine of using air attacks to try to sabotage the election that is expected to keep

Russia's presidential vote starts final day with accusations of Kyiv sabotage
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Commenting on Navalny's death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he supported an idea to release late opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a prisoner exchange just days before the man who was his biggest foe died

Commenting on Navalny's death for first time, Putin says he supported prisoner swap for his foe
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Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would mean the planet

Putin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from WW3
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Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?

Vladimir Putin has won six more years in the Kremlin with a landslide victory in an election where he faced no serious competition.

Explainer-What are Putin's top challenges in new six-year term?
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West decries Putin's landslide election win, China congratulates him

Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin's landslide election victory as unfair and undemocratic, but China and North Korea

West decries Putin's landslide election win, China congratulates him
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What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today

President Vladimir Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his grip on power, though thousands of opponents staged a noon protest at

What Putin’s election win tells us about Russia today
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Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power

To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times

Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
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Russia says it will evacuate 9,000 children from a border region targeted from the Ukrainian side

Officials say a Russian border region plans to evacuate some 9,000 children from the area that is being continuously shelled from the Ukrainian side

Russia says it will evacuate 9,000 children from a border region targeted from the Ukrainian side
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Russia's Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term

Russian President Vladimir Putin said late on Tuesday that he will consider China for his first overseas trip during his new presidential term that he secured in weekend election.

Russia's Putin says he will consider China for his first trip in new term
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A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes

A Russian border region being pounded by Ukrainian shelling and drones is expanding its closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan

A Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes
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Russia’s Belgorod region is under attack again from Ukraine. Why does it keep getting targeted?

Russia’s Belgorod region has come under increasing Ukrainian attacks this month as the invasion by Moscow grinds into its third year

Russia’s Belgorod region is under attack again from Ukraine. Why does it keep getting targeted?
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Putin receiving regular updates on the shooting near Moscow - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving regular updates about the shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert near Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

Putin receiving regular updates on the shooting near Moscow - Kremlin
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Putin vows punishment for all those responsible for concert attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that all those responsible for the deadly attack on a concert near Moscow would be punished.

Putin vows punishment for all those responsible for concert attack
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Four detained gunmen are not Russian citizens, says interior ministry

The four suspected gunmen detained after a deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow are all foreign citizens, Russia's interior ministry said on Saturday.

Four detained gunmen are not Russian citizens, says interior ministry
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Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine war

The attack on a Moscow-area concert hall that killed scores of people has dealt a major blow to President Vladimir Putin's image as a tough guy who is able to defend Russia from all threats

Concert hall attack dents Putin's tough image. He tries to use it to rally support for Ukraine war
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Kyiv endures a third air attack in 5 days as Russia steps up bombardment of cities

Multiple explosions have been heard in Kyiv in what appears to be a third Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital in five days

Kyiv endures a third air attack in 5 days as Russia steps up bombardment of cities
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Moscow shooting poses awkward questions for Russia's intelligence agencies

Russia's security state has been ruthlessly effective at detaining Vladimir Putin's opponents but was caught off guard by a mass shooting near Moscow, raising questions about its

Moscow shooting poses awkward questions for Russia's intelligence agencies
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Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war

Immediately after the Friday evening attack in Moscow that killed at least 137 people, Russian officials were suggesting, without presenting evidence, that Ukraine was responsible

Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war
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The Moscow concert massacre was a major security blunder. What's behind that failure?

The Moscow concert hall attack a week ago that left more than 140 people dead was a major blunder for Russia’s law enforcement agencies

The Moscow concert massacre was a major security blunder. What's behind that failure?
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Putin vows to find the masterminds of the Moscow concert hall attack and urges tighter security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to track down the masterminds of the Moscow concert hall massacre that left 144 people dead

Putin vows to find the masterminds of the Moscow concert hall attack and urges tighter security

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