The bridge is seen by both Ukraine and Russia as a hugely symbolic installation of Moscow's 2014 seizure of the Crimean peninsula.

Eight men sent to life sentences by Russia court for 2022 Crimea bridge blast

World: “Unfortunately, President Trump, who we respect as the leader of the American people, exists in a space filled with disinformation,” Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv, blaming Moscow for misleading him.

‘Unfortunate’: Zelensky slams Trump for living in ‘disinformation bubble’ after false claim on approval rating

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (Feb 22) flew on a modernised Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber, in a move which is seen as a reminder to the West of Moscow’s nuclear capabilities amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.

WATCH | Russian President Putin takes flight on nuclear-capable Tu-160M strategic bomber

In his second appearance from one of the harshest Russian prisons known as the Arctic “Polar Wolf” penal colony, jailed opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, on Thursday (Jan 11) spoke about the brutal conditions he has been enduring at the Siberian facility.

‘Two mugs of boiling water…pieces of disgusting bread’: Navalny tells top court about harsh prison conditions

Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek re-election as an independent candidate in 2024, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday (Dec 16). On Saturday, a group of over 700 politicians and figures from the sporting and cultural worlds met in Moscow and gave unanimous endorsement to Vladimir Putin as an independent candidate.

'Independent' Putin is seeking Russian presidency again. Here's what it means

In a high-profile summit held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir Putin and African leaders forged a strong alliance, vowing to advance a just and democratic multipolar world order.

Russia and African leaders forge alliance to promote multipolar order: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed new legislation Monday which marked the final step in outlawing gender-affirming procedures, a crippling blow to Russia's already embattled LGBTQ+ community.

Vladimir Putin signs law banning gender-affirming procedures in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 summit in September in India’s capital New Delhi, Bloomberg has reported citing officials. According to the reports, Kremlin is working to clear Putin’s schedule to make it possible for the Russian president to participate in the gathering after he had to skip the last two summits.

Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India: Report

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Federal Security Service to step up surveillance of Russians and borders. Watch this video to know more.

Vladimir Putin orders FSB to step up surveillance of Russians and borders

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says 'mistakes' of military mobilisation should be corrected

Roman Abramovich, one of the world's richest men who owns the Chelsea Football Club in the UK, was on Thursday added to the UK government's sanctions list against Russian oligarchs with known links with President Vladimir Putin.

UK govt adds Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich in sanctions list against Russian oligarchs for Putin link

Russia President Vladimir Putin has said his country showed unity by voting to back reforms allowing him to stay in power until 2036 and that Russians had felt the need for the changes in their hearts.