World: Conservative American pundit Tucker Carlson accused former US President Joe Biden's administration of trying to assassinate Putin. 

Tucker Carlson claims Biden administration 'tried to kill Putin'. Here's how Kremlin reacted

World | Donald Trump has repeatedly alleged that the US presidential election was manipulated, sparking widespread debates and legal challenges across the country.

If Trump's victory hadn't been stolen in 2020 polls, there wouldn't be crisis in Ukraine, Putin says

World | Trump also told the crowd on Thursday he wants to work towards cutting nuclear arms, adding that he thought Russia and China might support reducing their own capabilities.

Trump ready to meet Russia's Putin 'immediately' to help end Russia-Ukraine war

World: Reiterating what he has always been saying, US President Donald Trump said, let’s get this war over with, "which never would have started if I were President." 

'STOP this ridiculous war now or else face high tariffs, sanctions': Trump warns Putin

World: Russia and China declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 during Putin's visit to Beijing, shortly before Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.

Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about

World news | Discover how Trump's latest remarks on Putin highlight a shift in his stance, as he criticises the Russian leader for not ending the war with Ukraine.

Trump says Putin 'destroying Russia' by not signing a deal to end Ukraine war

World: While congratulating Trump, Putin said he was open to talks with the upcoming Trump administration on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Netanyahu, Modi, other world leaders congratulate Donald Trump on becoming US president

World | Russian President Putin said ahead of the meeting he believed the two nations would finalise deal on building a nuclear power plant in Iran.

Iran, Russia sign nuclear plant deal, 20-year security agreement as Putin, Pezeshkian hold meet

World: Three lawyers, identified as Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser and Igor Sergunin, were in pre-trial detention since October 2023, and now have been sentenced in prison. 

'Shameful,' Russia sentences late opposition leader Navalny's lawyers to years in prison

World | UK's ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris, and the Ukrainian envoy to London, Valerii Zaluzhnyi were present at the Kyiv railway station to greet PM Keir Starmer. 

British PM Keir Starmer in Ukraine to sign 'landmark 100-year' partnership. What is it?

World news: US Congressman Mike Waltz, the incoming national security adviser, said on Sunday (Jan 12) that he expected a call between Trump and Putin in "the coming days and weeks."

Donald Trump says will meet Russia's Vladimir Putin 'very quickly' after swearing-in ceremony

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

World | This comes after Trump announced Friday (Jan 10) that preparations were underway to set up a meeting between himself and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Switzerland willing to host potential Trump-Putin peace talks: Reports

World | Trump's return to the White House on Jan. 20 has sparked hope of a diplomatic resolution to end Moscow's invasion of Ukraine that began in Feb. 2022

Trump says meeting with Putin in works but offers no timeline

World: Zelensky believes that Trump's distinct approach could break the stalemate in negotiations, potentially offering a unique angle to achieve peace in the region.

'Unpredictable': Zelensky hopes Trump's approach can help end war with Russia

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World: In his New Year's speech, President Vladimir Putin said that Russians should be proud of what their country had done during his time in power.

Putin marks 25 years in power, praises Russia’s achievements in New Year’s Eve speech

World: The plane, which Azerbaijan claims was hit by Russian air defences, crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, causing the deaths of 38 out of the 67 passengers onboard.

Azerbaijan plane crash: Russia promised to punish those responsible for tragedy, says Baku

World: "(President) Vladimir Putin apologised for the tragic incident that occurred in Russian airspace and once again expressed his deep and sincere condolences," Kremlin said in a statement.

Azerbaijan plane crash: Putin dials Azeri Prez to apologise for 'tragic incident' that killed 38

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that nine countries have said yes to becoming members of the intergovernmental organisation



BRICS expands: Russia confirms nine nations to join as partner states from January 2025

The Islamic body issued a fatwa, or religious ruling, earlier on Dec 17 outlining circumstances under which Muslim men can have more than one wife. The document said a Muslim man could have four wives if “equal material support” and separate living spaces were guaranteed to all.



‘It’s God’s will,’ Russia’s top Islamic body withdraws ruling that allowed men to have four wives

Russia on Monday (Dec 23) confirmed that several countries have agreed to join BRICS as partner states, with the official status set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

Russia’s top Islamic body has reversed a ruling allowing Muslim men to have multiple wives. The move came after the move by the Council of Scholars of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia triggered a backlash on social media, as officials pointed out how the ruling didn’t conform to Russian laws.

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Tucker Carlson claims Biden administration 'tried to kill Putin'. Here's how Kremlin reacted

If Trump's victory hadn't been stolen in 2020 polls, there wouldn't be crisis in Ukraine, Putin says

Trump ready to meet Russia's Putin 'immediately' to help end Russia-Ukraine war

'STOP this ridiculous war now or else face high tariffs, sanctions': Trump warns Putin

Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about

Trump says Putin 'destroying Russia' by not signing a deal to end Ukraine war

Netanyahu, Modi, other world leaders congratulate Donald Trump on becoming US president

Iran, Russia sign nuclear plant deal, 20-year security agreement as Putin, Pezeshkian hold meet

'Shameful,' Russia sentences late opposition leader Navalny's lawyers to years in prison

British PM Keir Starmer in Ukraine to sign 'landmark 100-year' partnership. What is it?

Donald Trump says will meet Russia's Vladimir Putin 'very quickly' after swearing-in ceremony

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

Switzerland willing to host potential Trump-Putin peace talks: Reports

Trump says meeting with Putin in works but offers no timeline

'Unpredictable': Zelensky hopes Trump's approach can help end war with Russia

Review 2024: Five personalities who defined the year

From tragedy to triumph: Five newsmaker personalities who defined 2024

Putin marks 25 years in power, praises Russia’s achievements in New Year’s Eve speech

Azerbaijan plane crash: Russia promised to punish those responsible for tragedy, says Baku

Azerbaijan plane crash: Putin dials Azeri Prez to apologise for 'tragic incident' that killed 38

BRICS expands: Russia confirms nine nations to join as partner states from January 2025

‘It’s God’s will,’ Russia’s top Islamic body withdraws ruling that allowed men to have four wives

BRICS expands: Russia confirms nine nations to join as partner states from January 2025

‘It’s God’s will,’ Russia’s top Islamic body withdraws ruling that allowed men to have four wives