Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the historical bond between Russia and the United States during a recent interview, citing centuries of cooperation that began with America’s independence struggle. What Happened: Putin told Russian television host Pavel Zarubin that the two nations...

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reportedly expressed concern to the European Union about a potential Russian defeat in the ongoing Ukraine conflict, contradicting China’s public stance on the matter. What Happened: Wang conveyed to the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, that...

Russian spy chief Sergei Naryshkin and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, have reportedly agreed to have direct communication at any time. What Happened: Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR),...

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of Saturday’s U.S. airstrikes against Iran. What Happened: The strikes, which Iran claims have disrupted diplomatic efforts regarding its nuclear program, have heightened tensions between...

United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) have suspended flights to the Middle East as the conflict between Iran and Israel continues after Israel launched missiles at Iran on June 13, 2025. What Happened: United Airlines has announced it will suspend...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump‘s efforts to help resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What Happened: Peskov, in an interview with RBC, conveyed Putin’s gratitude for Trump...

Russian authorities have been accused of concocting a story about an attack on President Vladimir Putin‘s helicopter during his visit to the Kursk region. What Happened: According to a report, Russian officials had reported an assault on Putin’s helicopter by Ukrainian...

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for restrictions on certain foreign tech services, accusing them of undermining Russia’s sovereignty. What Happened: Putin said service providers like Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Zoom Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) that act...

President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin after a major aerial assault in Russia's war on Ukraine. Speaking to reporters and posting on Truth Social, Trump condemned the attack and implied that Putin was no longer acting sensibly. What Happened: After Russian forces...

President Donald Trump initiated separate phone calls Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a bid to broker a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. What Happened: Trump expressed hopes for a “productive day” in a weekend social media post,...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that Ukraine is prepared for negotiations with Russia, on the condition that Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to an unconditional ceasefire for a period of 30 days. What Happened: On Sunday, Zelenskiy confirmed that Ukraine is ready to...

President Donald Trump has now been back in the White House for 100 days, with Tuesday marking the 100th day of his second term, following his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Here's a look at where Trump stands with his election promises, voter polls, signing of laws and executive orders and the...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of violating its declared Easter ceasefire, citing continued military activities. What Happened: Zelenskyy revealed that Russian forces were persisting in their efforts to advance and inflict damage on Ukraine, despite Moscow’s...

President Donald Trump has signaled a potential end to efforts in mediating peace between Russia and Ukraine, stating that the U.S. may “take a pass” on further negotiations if either side proves unwilling to compromise. BBC reports that Trump emphasized urgency during remarks in the...

In a move that could potentially strain U.S.-Russia relations, an American company, seized by the Kremlin, is reportedly set to supply food to the Russian army. What Happened: The company, named Glavprodukt, is the sole U.S.-owned firm that was seized in October and is under state control...