Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the latest world leader to send his congratulations to Donald Trump for winning the 2024 presidential election. Here's a look at what he had to say. What Happened: World leaders are congratulating Trump and appear eager to move forward with international...

A new report that billionaire Elon Musk held secret conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin could raise security concerns due to his top-secret clearance and the use of Starlink satellites in other countries. What Happened: Among the conversations Musk had with Putin in recent years...

The latest BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia has intensified discussions around de-dollarization, potentially impacting several major currency-focused exchange-traded funds and raising concerns among U.S. investors about the dollar’s long-term dominance in global trade. What Happened: Russian...

Former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on tariffs, a potential breakup of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), taxes, the Federal Reserve and more during an interview Tuesday at the Economic Club of Chicago, covering several topics that could be key to winning the 2024 presidential...

American financier and Kremlin critic Bill Browder on Saturday warned of the potential global ramifications of a second term for former President Donald Trump, citing the possibility of a weakened NATO and increased Russian aggression. What Happened: Browder, during an interview on MSNBC, expressed...

Vice President Kamala Harris' media blitz included an interview with Stephen Colbert that saw her drinking beer and taking shots at Donald Trump with one month to go until the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Over the past several days, Harris has made appearances on the "Call Her Daddy"...

An upcoming book from journalist Bob Woodward alleges that Ex-President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken as many as seven times since 2021. What Happened: Woodward’s “War” — previewed by the New York Times — also recounts a moment from 2020 in which...

Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer imprisoned in the U.S. and swapped in December 2022 for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was jailed in Moscow for cannabis possession, appears to be back in the gun trafficking business, or perhaps he never left it. According to an exclusive report by...

A Moscow court has handed down a prison sentence to Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old American citizen from Big Rapids, Michigan. Hubbard has been sentenced to six years and 10 months for allegedly participating in combat alongside a Ukrainian unit against Russian forces. This marks the first instance...

The Biden administration’s decision to enhance Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities has U.S. intelligence agencies on high alert. What Happened: President Joe Biden “decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition,” according to a White...

The Kremlin has announced changes to Russia’s nuclear weapons policy, signaling potential consequences for Western nations involved in attacks on Russia. What Happened: On Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia might deploy nuclear weapons if targeted by conventional...

In a surprising turn of events, the Biden administration has expressed skepticism about Ukraine’s strategy to combat Russia, despite a substantial military aid package. What Happened: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to present his war-winning plan to President Joe Biden on Thursday...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Western leaders to take decisive action to compel Russia into ending the war, which he says cannot be resolved through dialogue alone. This plea comes amid accusations from the Kremlin that the United Nations is ignoring Ukraine’s alleged...

Ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump has made a bold assertion regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his political preferences. What Happened: Trump asserted on Tuesday that Zelenskyy prefers the Democrats to win the upcoming 2024 U.S. election, Reuters...

The BRICS economic bloc is quickly expanding its influence, with 34 countries expressing interest in joining its activities, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reflecting the bloc’s ability to provide an alternative to the U.S.-dominated global financial system. With Russia...