“We all understand that Ukraine's invitation to Nato and membership in the alliance can only be a political decision,” Zelensky said at the gathering in Kyiv. He added, “Alliance for Ukraine is achievable, but it is achievable only if we fight for this decision at all the necessary levels.”



Zelensky says Ukraine’s NATO membership is ‘achievable’ but diplomats need to fight for it

Putin said that Ukraine will face many times more destruction and will regret this. 



'They will regret,' Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after drone attack in Kazan

Videos of the strike purportedly show the drones hitting a residential building head on, in what some users have labelled a '9/11-style attack'



Video: Ukraine hits Russian residential high-rises in Kazan. Dramatic visuals show '9/11-style attack'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (Dec 22) vowed to bring more destruction to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on a high-rise apartment block in the city of Kazan on Saturday.

Ukraine on Saturday (Dec 21) launched a drone attack deep inside Russia, hitting several residential high-rise buildings in the city of Kazan. According to media reports, the strike was carried out using Kamikaze drones.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (Dec 19) voiced his support for French President Emmanuel Macron's idea to potentially deploy Western troops in Ukraine if and when Ukraine-Russia war ends.

Zelensky voices support for Western troop deployment in Ukraine, Putin says should've invaded earlier

"If we are talking about a contingent, we need to be specific — how many, what they will do if there is aggression from Russia," he said adding, "The main thing is that this is not some artificial story, we need effective mechanisms"



Russian President Vladimir Putin argued Thursday (Dec 19) that ‘interesting and more passionate’ content should be created to encourage people to ditch pornographic content.

‘Create more passionate content,’ Putin pitches for alternatives to porn

Russia’s population has been on the decline since the 1990s, a trend that has reportedly accelerated over the last three years due to the Ukraine war.



Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised his country’s economic performance, forecasting a GDP growth of up to 4 percent by the end of 2024. Speaking at his annual end-of-year press conference, Putin claimed analysts rank Russia’s economy first in Europe and fourth globally in terms of growth.

Putin Predicts 4% Growth for Russia, Admits Inflation Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised his country’s economic performance, forecasting a GDP growth of up to 4 percent by the end of 2024. Speaking at his annual end-of-year press conference, Putin claimed analysts rank Russia’s economy first in Europe and fourth globally in terms of growth.  

During the conference, Putin agreed with India's perspective on BRICS, describing it as a "non-Western" group. He said that BRICS does not work against any country but instead focuses on the interests of its member nations.



Putin praises Jaishankar’s ‘BRICS isn’t anti-Western’ stance; calls Modi a ‘warm ally’

The traditional annual question and answer sessions, often lasting hours, are largely a televised show while also being a rare setting in which he is put on the spot and answers some uncomfortable questions.



Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

Vladimir Putin condemned Israel's seizure of territories in Syria and said, “We hope that Israel will at some point leave the territory of Syria. But now it is bringing in additional troops.” 



Putin doubts Israel, 'main beneficiary of Assad regime's fall', would withdraw troops from buffer zone

Putin said that the situation in Ukraine is "changing drastically" and claimed Russian forces are "regaining territory" daily. "Warfare is complicated," he said, "but we are getting closer to solving our primary tasks of the special operation."



Russian President Putin says he 'will have a conversation' with ousted Syrian President Assad soon

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference on Thursday (December 19), where he addressed both national and international media. For the second consecutive year, the event was combined with the "Direct Line" programme, allowing ordinary Russians to send in over 1.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has doubts that Israel would withdraw its troops from the Israel-Syria border buffer zone after the situation stabilises.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow on Thursday (December 19). Known for covering various issues during these marathon events, Putin spoke on the economy, and the war in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

The United States on Monday (Dec 2) announced a fresh military aid package worth $725 million for Ukraine, amid fears that the incoming president Donald Trump will cut off all support to Kyiv.

US announces $725mn in military aid for Ukraine as Biden extends last-ditch support before Trump inauguration

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said. The dates will be announced in early 2025, according to the Russian Embassy in India.

Russian President Putin to visit India on PM Modi's invitation, dates to be announced in early 2025: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the country's budget plans, raising next year's military spending to record levels as Russia seeks to prevail in its war against Ukraine.

Russian President Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels

Whether Keith Kellogg, United States President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, will end the ongoing war is a major question many observers are asking.

Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both

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Zelensky says Ukraine’s NATO membership is ‘achievable’ but diplomats need to fight for it

'They will regret,' Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after drone attack in Kazan

Video: Ukraine hits Russian residential high-rises in Kazan. Dramatic visuals show '9/11-style attack'

'They will regret,' Putin vows 'destruction' on Ukraine after drone attack in Kazan

Video: Ukraine hits Russian residential high-rises in Kazan. Dramatic visuals show '9/11-style attack'

Zelensky voices support for Western troop deployment in Ukraine, Putin says should've invaded earlier

Zelensky voices support for Western troop deployment in Ukraine, Putin says should've invaded earlier

‘Create more passionate content,’ Putin pitches for alternatives to porn

‘Create more passionate content,’ Putin pitches for alternatives to porn

Putin Predicts 4% Growth for Russia, Admits Inflation Concerns

Putin Predicts 4% Growth for Russia, Admits Inflation Concerns

Putin praises Jaishankar’s ‘BRICS isn’t anti-Western’ stance; calls Modi a ‘warm ally’

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

Putin doubts Israel, 'main beneficiary of Assad regime's fall', would withdraw troops from buffer zone

Russian President Putin says he 'will have a conversation' with ousted Syrian President Assad soon

Putin praises Jaishankar’s ‘BRICS isn’t anti-Western’ stance; calls Modi a ‘warm ally’

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

Putin doubts Israel, 'main beneficiary of Assad regime's fall', would withdraw troops from buffer zone

Russian President Putin says he 'will have a conversation' with ousted Syrian President Assad soon

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

US announces $725mn in military aid for Ukraine as Biden extends last-ditch support before Trump inauguration

Russian President Putin to visit India on PM Modi's invitation, dates to be announced in early 2025: Kremlin

Russian President Putin approves budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels

Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both