South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country’s support for efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

“President Ramaphosa and President Putin pledged their support to the process of returning South Africans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine,” the office said.

Putin-Ramaphosa Talks: South Africa Backs Peace Efforts, Ukraine Fighters Discussed

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country's growing economic cooperation with China in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

BREAKING | Putin Tells Xi: Our Partnership in Energy is Mutually Beneficial

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BREAKING: Beijing, Moscow Seek To Ramp Up Economic Cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, discussing Russia's continued military presence at key bases like Hmeimim and Tartus amid Syria's post-Assad stabilization.


Putin Meets Al-Sharaa: Russia Aims To Retain Hmeimim And Tartous Bases

New Epstein Files allege Ukraine outreach, references to Zelensky, Larry Summers’ messages, and discussions on efforts to challenge Vladimir Putin.

Epstein files mention Zelensky, claim Putin said Zelensky is 'run by Israelis'

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has said two days of trilateral talks with Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi have concluded with “constructive” discussions on “possible parameters for ending the war”.

BREAKING: Zelensky Says Talks With Russia Constructive, Further Negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board proposal, offering $1 billion from frozen assets for membership. He also expresses readiness to support Ukraine reconstruction if a peace treaty with Kyiv is reached.

Putin responds to Trump's 'Board of Peace' invite, offers $1 bn frozen asset in membership fees

Why Trump’s Greenland ploy is both a gift and a headache for the Kremlin

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

After PM Modi, Russia President Vladimir Putin invited to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

After PM Narendra Modi, Russia President Vladimir Putin invited to join Donald Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional support for Vladimir Putin, calling the ties between Russia and North Korea “permanent” and “comradely.” 

Kim Jong Un pledges 'unconditional support' to Vladimir Putin as Ukraine war drags on

In his New Year speech, Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in Russia's victory in Ukraine and urged national unity, marking 26 years of his leadership

'We believe in you and our victory': Vladimir Putin's message to Russian troops in Ukraine

Donald Trump says he is glad the US never gave Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after Vladimir Putin claimed Kyiv targeted a Russian presidential residence. Ukraine denies the charge, calling it a lie to sabotage diplomacy, as Trump admits the attack may never have happened.

Did Trump say he’s ‘glad’ US didn’t give Ukraine Tomahawks after Putin alleged drone attack on residence?

Russian FM Lavrov accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike on Putin’s residence, escalating tensions. Zelensky has denied the claims, calling them lies

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting president Vladimir Putin’s home; Zelensky labels it as 'lies'

Putin and Bush shared 'nervous' fears over Pakistan's nuclear proliferation, declassified transcripts show

'For him to die”: Volodymyr Zelensky voices Ukraine’s Christmas wish | WATCH

Putin laughs off alien rumours around the 3I/ATLAS comet, calling it 'Russia’s secret weapon' before assuring it poses no threat to Earth.

Putin jokes about 3I/ATLAS comet as 'Russia’s secret weapon' at annual press conference

Vladimir Putin says Russia will halt military operations only if the West respects its security interests, accusing NATO and Europe of cheating Moscow.

Putin says Russia will end ‘special military operations’ if West respects its security interests

In a speech in Berlin, NATO Secretary General Rutte said many allies of the alliance did not feel the urgency of Russia threat in Europe.



‘Lie, pure nonsense’: Putin slams NATO chief’s ‘prepare for a war’ remark, says Russia is not threat for Europe

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán says he contacted Vladimir Putin to ask how Russia might respond if the EU uses frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reparations. Hungary opposes the move, warning it could escalate tensions, as EU leaders prepare to debate the asset decision. 

Orbán asked Putin about punishing Hungary over EU using Russian frozen asset

The prisoners included Nobel Peace Prize–winning rights activist Ales Bialiatski, who spent 1,613 days in a Belarusian prison.

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, as US lifts sanctions on its potash industry

The Russian defence ministry said it carried out a massive strike on Ukraine’s military and energy facilities in response to what it called Ukraine’s terrorist attacks on civilian targets in Russia.

Russia launches hypersonic missile strikes; parts of Ukraine plunge into darkness

China said that fostering "sound relations" among the three nations advances their own national interests and supports “regional and global peace, security, stability and prosperity."

China, India and Russia should work together: Beijing welcomes Putin–Modi meet in Delhi

The talks in London follow several days of negotiations between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, which concluded on Saturday without a breakthrough, though Zelensky agreed to continue discussions.

Zelensky, EU leaders to meet in London after Trump criticises Ukraine over Russia-war peace plan

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Putin-Ramaphosa Talks: South Africa Backs Peace Efforts, Ukraine Fighters Discussed

BREAKING | Putin Tells Xi: Our Partnership in Energy is Mutually Beneficial

BREAKING: Beijing, Moscow Seek To Ramp Up Economic Cooperation

Putin Meets Al-Sharaa: Russia Aims To Retain Hmeimim And Tartous Bases

Epstein files mention Zelensky, claim Putin said Zelensky is 'run by Israelis'

BREAKING: Zelensky Says Talks With Russia Constructive, Further Negotiations

Putin offers $1 bn frozen asset as membership fees for Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Why Trump’s Greenland ploy is both a gift and a headache for the Kremlin

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

After PM Modi, Putin invited to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Kim Jong Un pledges 'unconditional support' to Putin as Ukraine war drags on

'We believe in you & our victory': Putin's message to Russian troops in Ukraine

Did Trump say he’s ‘glad’ US didn’t give Ukraine Tomahawks? Putin claims...

Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting president Vladimir Putin’s home; Zelensky labels it as 'lies'

Putin and Bush shared 'nervous' fears over Pakistan's nuclear proliferation

'For him to die”: Volodymyr Zelensky voices Ukraine’s Christmas wish | WATCH

Putin jokes about comet as 'Russia’s secret weapon' at annual press conference

Putin says Russia will end war if West respects its security interests

‘Lie, pure nonsense’: Putin slams NATO chief’s ‘prepare for a war’ remark

Orbán asked Putin about punishing Hungary over EU using Russian frozen asset

Belarus frees 123 political prisoners after US lifts Potash sanctions

Russia launches hypersonic missile strikes; parts of Ukraine go dark

China, India and Russia should work together: Beijing welcomes Putin’s visit

Zelensky, EU leaders to meet in London after Trump criticism