Russian President Vladimir Putin said he believes the Ukraine war is nearing an end, while signalling openness to new European security talks. Speaking after Moscow’s Victory Day parade, Putin backed negotiations involving former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder



'I think that the matter...': Putin issues BIG statement on Russia-Ukraine war after calling it 'just'

The Russia-Ukraine conflict was also discussed, and Putin reportedly proposed a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the anniversary of the end of World War II. 

Putin condemns shooting, discusses Iran War, Ukraine ceasefire with Trump in phone call

Ambassador Denis Alipov said no one party should regard itself as the only one entitled for security and prosperity. Certainly the security concerns of Israel should be taken into account, but also the position of Iran, the right of its civil nuclear energy should be maintained.

Russia ready to supply ‘as much energy as India wants’: Ambassador Denis Alipov

Russia's Supreme Court said in a statement that the verdicts announce Memorial and all its structural divisions "extremist", banning the group's activities in Russia. The latest ruling tightens legal penalties for Russians who collaborate with the group’s exiled network. 

Why Russia brands Nobel Prize-winning human rights group Memorial ‘extremist': Details inside

Several media reports suggested that Moscow is helping Tehran by providing critical intelligence to monitor the positions of US and Israeli forces and assets, enabling the Islamic Republic to conduct precise retaliatory strikes.

‘Loyal friend, reliable partner’: Putin reaffirms Russia’s support for Iran in Nowruz message

Navalny, 47, a staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died in February 2024 in a Siberian penal colony while serving a 19 year prision sentence.

Russia killed Putin critic Navalny by poisoning with ‘rare toxin,’ say European states

China has the world’s leading hypersonic missile arsenal and continued to advance the development of conventional and nuclear-armed hypersonic missile technologies during the past year, says US Department of Defense’s Annual Report to Congress.

Not the US or Russia! This country has the world’s leading hypersonic missile arsenal, says report

 Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to join the ‘Board of Peace’. The Kremlin confirmed the invite and is reviewing the details of this high-level initiative.

Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: Russian President Vladimir Putin invited to join Trump’s initiative

The Russian leader’s remarks come a day earlier than talks are scheduled between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.

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The year 2025 saw Vladimir Putin emerge back on the global stage, despite sanctions and isolation. As an ICC arrest warrant loomed, he attended the Trump-led Alaska summit, and went on state visit to India, reaffirming Russia’s central role in world politics

Year-ender 2025: The year of Putin, when the ostracised leader returned to the global stage

In September, Kim appeared alongside China's Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an elaborate military parade in Beijing.

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Before becoming Russian president, Putin was a spy. He was a member of the Committee for State Security, abbreviated as the KGB. It was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991. 

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Vladimir Putin has visited India five times since 2000 as President of Russia, mostly for the annual India–Russia summit mechanism, usually alternating with an Indian Prime Ministerial visit to Russia. Here's the list of all the visits of Putin to India ever since he became President.

All the times Vladimir Putin visited India as Russian President

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made several trips across the world for deep strategic, economic and security ties during his presidency since he came into power on 7 May 2000. Here's is list of the top 10 countries most frequently visited by Vladimir Putin as Russian President.

Ukraine, China and more: Top 10 countries Vladimir Putin has visited most as Russian leader

This came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump son-in-law, Jared Kushner, were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the nearly four-year war, which were preceded by days of intense diplomacy.

‘We aren’t planning...BUT if Europe wants war, we’re ready’: Russian President Putin

Last week, Trump cancelled a planned summit with Putin in Budapest over the Russian leader’s unwillingness to end the conflict. 

What is Poseidon? Putin announces successful testing of nuclear underwater drone despite Trump’s warning

The ICC, which is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, depends on its member nations to enforce its arrest warrants. 

Can Putin be arrested while travelling to Hungary to meet Trump as he faces ICC warrant?

After call with Putin, Trump says will meet Russian leader in Budapest to 'end' Ukraine war

With a range of 2,500 kilometres (1,550 miles), Tomahawk cruise missiles would enable Ukraine to strike the Kremlin and all of European Russia.

‘Will lead to destruction of relations’: Putin warns US against sending Tomahawk to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin expected to visit India on two-day visit from December 5

A Russian air strike on Yarova killed at least 21 civilians collecting pensions, with many more injured. President Zelensky condemned the attack, urging global leaders to respond to escalating violence.

'No words': Russian strike kills 21 in Donetsk village as Zelensky warns of wider offensive

Putin warned Western troops in Ukraine would be treated as legitimate targets. His comments followed Macron’s pledge of postwar security guarantees for Kyiv, as peace hopes dim after Trump-Putin talks. 

‘Legitimate targets’: Putin calls for 'full stop' on plans to put Western troops in Ukraine, warns they will be targeted by Moscow

Russia plans to boost rare earth metal production to reduce reliance on China, Putin announced. This follows a US-Ukraine minerals deal granting Washington access to Ukrainian resources in exchange for support.

Trying to woo Trump? Russia races for rare earths months after US seals Ukraine minerals deal

President Putin told journalists he briefed PM Modi about his talks with Donald Trump during a drive in his Aurus limousine at the SCO summit in China, not in a meeting room.

'No secret': Putin reveals what he told PM Modi during 45-minute ride in his Aurus limousine that 'feels like home'