#Gravitas According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is turning to the country’s richest elites, its oligarchs, for financial support to help stabilise the country's finances as the war drags on. A claim that the Kremlin has outrightly rejected. 


Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Asks Russian Oligarchs to Fund War With Ukraine?

Finland is widely regarded by intelligence officials as the epicentre of the strategy. In July it imposed a near-blanket ban on Russians and Belarusians buying property.

‘Trojan horse’ strategy? Is Russia quietly seeding spy bases across Europe by buying homes near military sites?

Russia has stated that a formal peace deal with Japan remains unlikely decades after World War II, citing ongoing territorial disputes over the Kuril Islands. The announcement underscores persistent tensions between the two nations, complicating diplomatic relations and economic cooperation. Analysts say the stalemate continues to affect regional security in East Asia and limits prospects for resolving historical grievances.


Japan Seeks Peace Deal With Russia; Kremlin Says Deal Unlikely

The Kremlin on Thursday (February 5, 2026) said it regretted the end of the last treaty governing the nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States and called it a negative step.


Kremlin Regrets End of Nuclear Weapons Treaty With US

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said he would meet with Vladimir Putin on Thursday at the request of the Russian side.

The Kremlin said last week it was preparing to welcome Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow for peace talks on Ukraine, but that no dates had been set.

BREAKING: Russian President Putin To Meet Trump's Envoy Witkoff in Moscow on Thursday

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui held talks in Moscow on Monday (October 27, 2025). The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova published a video showing the start of the meeting. 

After the talks with her counterpart, Choe Son Hui is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy Peskov said. 

Russia's Lavrov Welcomes His North Korean Counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow

Zelensky said that Russian officials should know where their bomb shelters are. He added that if Russia does not stop the war, they will need it.

‘Zelensky continuing his desperate efforts’: Russia calls Ukrainian president’s threat to target Kremlin ‘irresponsible’

Kremlin Fires Back at Trump: Russia on Wednesday rebuffed U.S. President Trump’s comments, asserting it is economically resilient despite sanctions and “a real bear” rather than a “paper tiger.” 


Kremlin Fires Back at Trump: ‘Russia Is a Real Bear, Not a Paper Tiger’ 

The Kremlin rejected Donald Trump’s “paper tiger” remark, insisting Russia will continue its Ukraine campaign. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Russia a “bear”, dismissed Kyiv’s chances of reclaiming land, and criticised stalled US-Russia relations.

'Will achieve goals set by President Putin': Russia says it has ‘no alternative’ but to keep fighting in Ukraine after Trump's ‘paper tiger' insult

Trump has been vocal about his increasing frustration with Putin of late after Russia stepped up the ferocity of its bombings on Ukrainian cities after calls between them. Besides, three sessions of direct peace talks in Turkey yielded no progress beyond exchanges of prisoners and war.

Kremlin urges caution on ‘nuclear rhetoric’, but plays down Trump’s nuclear submarine order

Day after Trump threatened to cut 5-day ultimatum to Russia to reach ceasefire, Kremlin stressed that there is a slowdown in reviving Russia-US ties, adding that there's a "special military operation" ongoing in Ukraine. 

Slowdown in reviving Russia-US ties? Kremlin says 'special military op' continues in Ukraine after 22 killed overnight

The officials from Russia and Ukraine are set to meet for a third round of peace talks in Istanbul. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has low expectations from the talks, as he said that the talks would likely focus on another round of prisoner swaps rather than on ceasefire

Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Russian delegation on the way to Istanbul, Kremlin expects 'difficult talks' with Kyiv

This comes as Russia and Ukraine are set to hold a third round of peace talks on Wednesday (Jul 23). The talks, which will be held in Istanbul, follow two earlier rounds made little progress on reaching a ceasefire agreement.

Russia losing hope? Says not expecting any ‘miraculous breakthroughs’ in Ukraine talks

Putin is not planning to stop the war in Ukraine despite Trump's threats to impose sanctions on Moscow. Sources revealed that the Russian president will not stop the war under pressure from the West and will continue until he gets what he wants.

Putin unfazed by Trump's ultimatum? Russian president to continue war until he gets what he wants, reveal Kremlin sources

Despite Trump's sharp comments about Putin and on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russia continued its strikes on Ukraine overnight, with the largest drone attack in three years.

'Trump uses harsh rhetorical style...': Kremlin reacts to US president's 'bull****' remark on Putin

This comes a day after US President Donald Trump said that he will “have to send more weapons” to Ukraine to defend itself. Kremlin spokesman also criticised European nations for “actively contributing to the continuation of hostilities” with their arms supplies to Ukraine.

‘Doesn’t align with attempts for peaceful resolution’: Russia warns US against sending more weapons to Ukraine

Donald Trump has said that he will stop Russia's war on Ukraine as his administration continues intensified troop efforts and Trump said during the tariff announcement event that the war would have never happened if he was president.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Putin open to peace, will continue work with Americans

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday announced Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan to visit India. He informed that arrangements are currently being made for the Russian President’s visit to India. However, he did not specify the dates of Putin’s visit. Watch to know more!

Kremlin confirms, Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India, plans underway

World: When asked about whether Putin trusts the Americans, Peskov said, "We trust ourselves. In order to say if we trust the Americans or not, we need to go a long way."

‘Need to go a long way’: Kremlin warns of long road to rebuilding US-Russia trust

World: This comes as top US and Russian officials have gathered to hold meetings in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, to discuss the Ukraine war. However, Kyiv is absent from the meeting.

Putin ready to talk to Zelensky 'if necessary': Kremlin says Kyiv has 'right' to join EU, not NATO

World: The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, replied "yes" when asked if US authorities had released or would be releasing Vinnik in exchange for Fogel.

US to release Russian crypto kingpin Vinnik in exchange for Marc Fogel

World: The Kremlin said that a "significant part" of Ukraine "wants to be Russia," following comments made by former US President Donald Trump. 

Top US, Russian officials meet hours after Trump says Ukraine 'may be Russian someday'

The Kremlin has replaced the head of Russia's space agency after a series of setbacks, including a failed moon mission that has raised questions about the country’s space ambitions. The leadership change comes as Russia seeks to regain its footing in the global space race, following the embarrassing failure of its recent lunar probe.

Kremlin replaces Russian Space boss following failed moonshot

World: On January 13, the Kremlin said that though there were no preparations underway (for the Trump-Putin meeting), there was understanding and political will for one.

On possible Trump-Putin meeting, Kremlin says there's 'political will' for dialogue

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Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Asks Russian Oligarchs to Fund War With Ukraine?

Is Russia seeding spy bases across Europe by buying homes near military sites?

Japan Seeks Peace Deal With Russia; Kremlin Says Deal Unlikely

Kremlin Regrets End of Nuclear Weapons Treaty With US

BREAKING: Russian President Putin To Meet Trump's Envoy Witkoff in Moscow on Thursday

Russia's Lavrov Welcomes His North Korean Counterpart Choe Son Hui in Moscow

Russia calls Ukrainian president’s threat to target Kremlin ‘irresponsible’

Kremlin Fires Back at Trump: ‘Russia Is a Real Bear, Not a Paper Tiger’

Russia says it has ‘no alternative’ but to keep fighting in Ukraine

Kremlin urges caution on nuclear rhetoric, plays down Trump’s nuclear sub order

Kremlin says 'special military op' continues in Ukraine after 22 people killed

Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Kremlin expects 'difficult talks' with Kyiv

Russia says not expecting any ‘miraculous breakthroughs’ in Ukraine talks