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Putin says Russia has weapons shortages despite beefing up production

Russia's armed forces are still short of certain weapons, including drones, despite a big increase in production, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.

Putin says Russia has weapons shortages despite beefing up production
Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say

Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina is safe in her job for two more years with President Vladimir Putin's personal support but the

Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say
Political|World

Russian drone strike on bus kills 9 in Ukrainian city of Marhanets, Kyiv says

A Russian drone hit a bus carrying workers in the Ukrainian city of Marhanets on Wednesday, killing nine people and injuring close to 50, Kyiv officials said, in an attack President

Russian drone strike on bus kills 9 in Ukrainian city of Marhanets, Kyiv says
Political|World

Ukraine presses for ceasefire as Russia reported to offer concession

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Ukraine was ready for talks with Russia "in any format" once a ceasefire is set, while the Financial

Ukraine presses for ceasefire as Russia reported to offer concession
Political|US|World

Trump envoy heads to Moscow for more Ukraine peace talks with Putin

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Trump envoy heads to Moscow for more Ukraine peace talks with Putin
Europe|Political|World

Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line, FT reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with U.S.

Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line, FT reports
Arts|Europe|World

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91

Zurab Tsereteli, a Russian-Georgian sculptor, painter and architect known for his large-scale and sometimes divisive works, has died aged 91, Russian state news agency TASS reported on

Russian-Georgian sculptor Tsereteli, known for monumental projects, dies at 91
Europe|Political|World

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals

Fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, adding that Moscow was open to any peace initiatives and expected

Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals
Europe|Political|World

'They never even pretended': Ukrainian MP accuses Russia of breaking 'Easter truce'

Ukrainian parliament member Inna Sovsun told CNN Russian forces continued attacks just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a brief Easter truce. There have been no pauses in the conflict since Russia launched its unprovoked full-scale invasion in February 2022.

'They never even pretended': Ukrainian MP accuses Russia of breaking 'Easter truce'
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis, the Kremlin said on Monday.

Putin praises Pope Francis, sends his condolences
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire

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Russia-Ukraine war: US says it would welcome extension of ceasefire
Europe|Political|World

Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine

Britain has urged Russia to commit to a full ceasefire in Ukraine, "not just a one-day pause", its foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.

Britain urges Russia to commit to full ceasefire in Ukraine
Europe|Political|World

EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine

The European Union on Saturday reacted cautiously to Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of a unilateral 30-hour Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, saying Moscow could stop

EU says it wants to see proof of Russia halting aggression in Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a surprise one-day ceasefire in Ukraine on Saturday for Easter, but Kyiv said Russian forces continued artillery fire and

Russia's Putin declares unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani told Russian President Vladimir Putin at talks in the Kremlin on Thursday that Syria's new leader was keen to build

Qatari emir offers encouragement to Putin on prospects for Syria ties
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Putin meets freed Russian Gaza hostages, says ties with Palestinians helped

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met Russian nationals freed from captivity in the Gaza strip after militant group Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel and said Moscow's

Putin meets freed Russian Gaza hostages, says ties with Palestinians helped
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space program

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space success in the 1950s and 1960s,

Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space program
Crime|Europe|Political

Ex-governor of Russia's Kursk region held over embezzlement of defence funds

The former governor of Russia's Kursk region, parts of which were seized by Ukrainian forces in August 2024, has been detained and charged with embezzling money earmarked for

Ex-governor of Russia's Kursk region held over embezzlement of defence funds
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Monday he hoped U.S.

Putin is 'mocking' Trump's goodwill with Ukraine attacks, Poland says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff that focused on settling the Ukraine conflict concluded late on Friday after more than four hours.

Witkoff-Putin meeting ends after more than four hours, Russian media say
Celebrity|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Vladimir Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin on ‘outstanding’ NHL goals record

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an “outstanding record” as the NHL’s all time top goal-scorer

Vladimir Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin on ‘outstanding’ NHL goals record
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says nobody has yet answered Russia's questions around a proposed Ukraine ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin still supports the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but Russia has not yet been given answers to key questions it has about a truce proposed by the

Kremlin says nobody has yet answered Russia's questions around a proposed Ukraine ceasefire
Business|Political|US|World

Putin's envoy says new Russia-U.S. contacts may continue next week, IFX reports

Russia-U.S. contacts may continue next week, Interfax reported citing Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

Putin's envoy says new Russia-U.S. contacts may continue next week, IFX reports
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Putin envoy Dmitriev sees 'positive dynamic' in US-Russia relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Thursday that he

Putin envoy Dmitriev sees 'positive dynamic' in US-Russia relations
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Russian investment envoy sees positive dynamic in US relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Thursday that he saw a "positive dynamic" in relations between Moscow and Washington, though more meetings

Russian investment envoy sees positive dynamic in US relations
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Former Putin challenger is declared bankrupt by Russian court

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin, who tried unsuccessfully to run against Vladimir Putin in a presidential election last year, was declared bankrupt by a Moscow court on

Former Putin challenger is declared bankrupt by Russian court
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Putin envoy Dmitriev, Trump envoy Witkoff meet in Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev met with U.S. officials in Washington on Wednesday as the

Putin envoy Dmitriev, Trump envoy Witkoff meet in Washington
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Putin authorises sale of Russian company shares owned by Goldman Sachs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised Armenian investment fund Balchug Capital to buy shares in nine major companies owned by Goldman

Putin authorises sale of Russian company shares owned by Goldman Sachs
Europe|Political|World

Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war

Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war

Putin calls up 160,000 men to Russian army in latest conscription drive, at crucial moment in Ukraine war
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Who is Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev and what will he discuss in Washington?

Who is Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy, who is reportedly heading to Washington for talks with U.S.

Who is Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev and what will he discuss in Washington?
Europe|Political|World

Putin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin was open to the idea of restoring relations between Finland and Russia, which it accused Helsinki of reducing to "nearly

Putin is open to restoring Russia-Finland ties if Helsinki is, Kremlin says
Europe|Political|World

US must see through Russian 'stalling tactics,' Germany's Baerbock says

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that the United States should not to be misled by any "stalling tactics" of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

US must see through Russian 'stalling tactics,' Germany's Baerbock says
Europe|Political|World

‘Putin’s philosopher’ compares ‘Trump’s America’ with ‘Putin’s Russia’

Russian philosopher and political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” Alexander Dugin joins CNN’s Fareed Zakaria from Moscow to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump, and where he sees commonalities between the two figures.

‘Putin’s philosopher’ compares ‘Trump’s America’ with ‘Putin’s Russia’
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says that President Donald Trump’s push for control over Greenland wasn’t surprising given longtime U.S. interest in the mineral-rich territory

Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest in the Arctic
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched a nuclear-powered submarine equipped with hypersonic Zircon missiles capable of travelling at several times the speed of sound.

Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine
Asia|Business|Europe|Political|World

Putin says rivalries are increasing in the Arctic, but economic cooperation is possible

Geopolitical rivalries are intensifying in the Arctic but Russia is willing to cooperate with foreign partners, including from the West, in

Putin says rivalries are increasing in the Arctic, but economic cooperation is possible
Business|Economy|Food|Political|World

Black Sea deal unlikely to boost Russian food exports in short-term

A potential deal to ease restrictions on Russia's access to international agricultural markets, touted by Washington and Moscow as a boon for global food security,

Black Sea deal unlikely to boost Russian food exports in short-term
Arts|Political|US|World

Putin gifted a portrait of Trump to the US president

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted to Donald Trump a portrait he commissioned of the U.S. president

Putin gifted a portrait of Trump to the US president
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Russian moratorium on Ukrainian energy attacks remains in place despite Kyiv's actions

The Kremlin said on Monday that a Russian moratorium on striking energy infrastructure in Ukraine remained in place despite reports of continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy

Kremlin says Russian moratorium on Ukrainian energy attacks remains in place despite Kyiv's actions
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-You can't choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin's best wishes

The International Olympic Committee on Friday declined to comment on Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulatory note to newly-elected IOC president

Olympics-You can't choose who congratulates you, IOC says after Putin's best wishes
Europe|Political|World

EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support

Russia's key peace demand that Western allies stop providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is quietly being ignored by the European Union

EU presses on with steel 'porcupine strategy' for Ukraine as Russia tries to end Western support
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry on her election as International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying her "unique experience" would

Olympics-Putin congratulates Kirsty Coventry on IOC election
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Putin offers Syria's Sharaa support and cooperation

President Vladimir Putin sent a message to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa backing efforts to ensure Syria's territorial integrity and offering Russia's "practical cooperation" on a

Putin offers Syria's Sharaa support and cooperation
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries’ leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off limits to attack

Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Ukraine bonds slide after air attack accusations with Russia

Ukraine's international government bonds pared steep losses on Wednesday after a "positive" call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr

Ukraine bonds slide after air attack accusations with Russia
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus after Trump-Putin call

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a

Ukraine, Russia energy assets in focus after Trump-Putin call
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine can achieve just and lasting peace under Trump, says foreign minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Tuesday that Kyiv was not the obstacle for a peace deal with Russia and believes it can achieve just and lasting

Ukraine can achieve just and lasting peace under Trump, says foreign minister
Political|Sports|US

Ice hockey-Trump supports Putin's call for hockey matches between nations, Kremlin says

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Ice hockey-Trump supports Putin's call for hockey matches between nations, Kremlin says
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict

The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war

Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict