Russia hit back hard at Washington after new US sanctions targeted its top oil giants, Rosneft and Lukoil. Vladimir Putin warned Donald Trump that Moscow “will never bow to US pressure,” while Dmitry Medvedev declared, “The US is our enemy.” All you need to know.

'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure'

Russian strikes kill six in Kyiv amid energy blackouts, power cuts across Ukraine

Trump said Ukraine “could still win” its war with Russia but added he doesn’t think it will. He later claimed his remarks were “misunderstood,” calling war “a strange thing.” The comment came as he announced plans to meet Putin in Budapest — without inviting Zelensky.

Trump calls war ‘a strange thing’ says Ukraine 'could still win,' but adds ‘I don’t think they will’

Kyiv has confirmed that it is ready to join a three-way meeting between Zelensky, Putin and Trump along with neutral countries which include Turkey, Switzerland and the Vatican.

‘If invited, I’ll...’: Volodymyr Zelensky on joining Trump-Putin summit in Hungary

Trump and Putin Plan Budapest Summit to Discuss Ukraine Peace

Former Pravda publisher Vyacheslav Leontyev, 87, has died after falling from his Moscow apartment window. Police called it suicide, but reports suggest he’s the latest in a string of mysterious deaths of Russian elites — dubbed “Russian Sudden Death Syndrome” — since the Ukraine war began.

'Sudden Death Syndrome': Another Russian elite falls to death — former Pravda publisher Vyacheslav Leontyev latest in string of ‘mystery suicides’

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

At Global Atomic Forum, Putin highlights Russia’s leadership in nuclear energy, emphasising floating power plants, global demand, and security, with a closed fuel cycle system by 2030

'Nuclear security is our top priority', says Putin at Global Atomic Forum

Frustrated with Putin, Trump defended his stance, citing secondary sanctions on India over Russian oil, and warned of further actions, saying “phase two” and “phase three” remain possible responses.

WATCH | Frustrated with Putin, Trump lashes out at reporter: Says sanctions on India cost Russia billions, warns 'Phase Two, Phase Three yet to come'

US President Trump criticised Xi Jinping for hosting Putin and Kim at Beijing's parade, sarcastically accusing China of plotting against the US and overlooking American sacrifices in World War II.

‘Say hi to Putin and Kim as you plot against US’: Trump’s sarcastic jab at Xi on China’s Victory Day - Is the US president paranoid or just bitter?

US Vice President JD Vance said Russia will join post-war Ukraine security talks, citing progress after Trump’s meeting with Putin. He condemned a Russian strike on a US-owned Ukrainian factory.

'Of course, Russians are going to be a part of it': US VP says Russia will have a seat at Ukraine security guarantee talks

Trump, after hosting Putin, is uncertain about brokering a meeting with Zelensky. Russia says no summit is planned, blaming Ukraine for delays. Peace talks remain stalled with no clear agenda.

'Like oil and vinegar': Trump not sure if he can make Zelensky, Putin meet - Was his heavy diplomacy for vain?

After meeting Trump, Putin outlined new peace terms, Ukraine must leave Donbas, abandon NATO hopes, and stay neutral. In return, Russia would freeze front lines and return some captured territory.

'If there is no peace, then there is more war': Putin lists 'three key demands' for ending Ukraine war - What are they?

Trump said Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin should meet one-on-one without him, though he’s ready to step in “if necessary”. The White House confirmed preparations are underway, with multiple European nations offering to host. 

Trump says 'better' if Zelensky-Putin talks happen one-on-one, without him — but will he crash the meeting?

Did Putin send a body double to Alaska? The summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has kicked off a conspiracy theory that the Russian leader sent a body double to Alaska. People on social media cited several details to claim that he was not the real deal. 

Did Putin send a body double to Alaska? Conspiracy theory kicks up dust on social media

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace in Ukraine requires compromises from both sides, warned of consequences for Russia if talks fail, and admitted peace may be unreachable despite ongoing US efforts.

US to step back if Ukraine-Russia talks fail? Rubio warns both sides must compromise for peace deal

Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, in a post on Telegram, wrote that the Russian propaganda is sending small groups to bypass the position of the Ukrainian defenders.

A tactic to fool Trump? Putin's troops creating illusions of 'staged captures' of Ukrainian territory

The Ukrainian president has said that the real objective of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to take the remaining 30 per cent of the eastern region due to its economic significance and defensive line.

Why does Russia want control of Ukraine’s Donetsk? What makes the region critical for Moscow — EXPLAINED

Trump signaled support for a peace plan where Ukraine gives up Donbas to Russia. Ukraine and European leaders rejected it, insisting no peace deal can involve surrendering sovereign, strategic territory.

Trump flip-flops on Ukraine again: US president backs plan to cede land to Russia for peace in Kyiv

A day after meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday said he discussed ways of ending the war in Ukraine "on a fair basis".

What Vladimir Putin told his officials in Moscow after meeting with Donald Trump

Putin told Trump Russia would end the war if Ukraine gave up Donetsk. Trump urged Zelensky and European leaders to pursue a full peace deal instead of a ceasefire, seeking lasting resolution.

Putin told Trump Russia would end war if Ukraine gave up THIS region: Why it’s so important?

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, walked away from the Alaska meet without an Ukraine ceasefire deal. Here are the highlights from their “productive” Alaska summit. 

Trump says now 'up to President Zelensky' to reach Ukraine deal

'Pursuing Peace'? Putin grins, laughs off Ukraine civilian deaths question — watch viral video

Trump departs Alaska military base after summit with Putin

Putin offers to host Trump 'next time in Moscow'

Putin boards plane, readies to leave Alaska after high-stakes meeting with Trump

'We made some great progress': White House 

Putin: Talks with POTUS held in a constructive atmosphere

Trump-Putin news conference abruptly ends with no questions from reporters and no details of agreement

Trump calls meeting with Putin 'extremely productive' but says more needs to be done to end war in Ukraine

Trump: We had very productive meeting

Putin: I agree with Trump that Ukraine's security must be ensured

Putin: In order to make settlement a long term, we need to elimiante to primary causes of the conflict

Putin: Since cold war our relationship was at the lowest.

Putin called his talks with Trump constructive and useful

Putin : We are separate by only two island that is 4kms apart. We are close neighbour

Trump-Putin summit news conference begins

Russia's Dmitriev on Putin-Trump meeting: Went remarkably well

Trump-Putin meeting concludes 

90 mins in meeting but Putin and Trump haven't gotten to lunch. A bad news?

Trump supporters rally in Alaska to support him on day of Putin meeting

While Trump & Putin are holding talks Ukraine faces air attack threats

Negotiations between Putin and Trump have been going on for two hours 

Alaska summit agenda expands beyond Ukraine, says Russian negotiator

Trump fundraising email touts Alaska summit with Putin

Trump-Putin meeting is underway

Trump-Putin sit for meeting

American B-2 bomber flies overhead during Trump-Putin greetings exchange

Both Putin and Trump share same car, on the way to meeting hall

Trump meets Putin in Alaska, meeting to begin soon

Top aides to join Putin for Alaska summit

Putin lands in Alaska to meet Trump 

Pro-Ukraine protests in Anchorage ahead of Alaska summit

Trump-Putin meeting no longer one-on-one

President Trump touches down in Anchorage, Alaska

Russian govt’s plane lands in Anchorage, Alaska ahead of Trump talks

‘Praying for peace in the days ahead,’ says Vance

‘If things don’t go well, I would head back home real fast,’ says Trump

‘I want to see a ceasefire... I’m not going to be happy if it’s not today‘: Trump

Trump-Putin talks could take at least six to seven hours, says Putin's press secretary  

Trump-Putin Meet Live: Zelensky said Russia doesn't want to end the war

Trump-Putin Meet Live: Moscow still 'killing', Zelensky says

Trump-Putin Meet Live: Kremlin says Alaska talks must bear results

Trump-Putin Meet Live: What we know about the schedule of the meeting

Trump-Putin Meet Live: Putin stops at Magadan before Alaska meeting with Trump

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: Trump speaks with Belarus’s Lukashenko ahead of Putin summit in Alaska

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: Putin envoy jokes of ‘ambush’ as Trump brings large team to Alaska talks

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: Trump says there will be NO decisions on Ukraine's territory without Ukraine ahead of meeting with Putin

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: 'We are counting on America,' Zelensky says ahead of Trump, Putin talks in Alaska

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: Trump rules out NATO role in Ukraine security talks - ‘That’s not going to happen’

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: Who are the key members of US and Russian delegation accompanying Trump and Putin

Trump-Putin meet LIVE: US president boards plane to meet Russian president in Alaska

Trump-Putin meet highlights: Trump says now 'up to President Zelensky' to reach Ukraine deal

President Trump is heading to Alaska for critical talks with Putin, warning of “economically severe” consequences if Russia avoids serious negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

'It will be very severe': Trump issues stark warning for Putin ahead of meet - What will he do if Russia doesn't engage in serious talks

Yulia Navalnaya urged Putin and Trump to secure the release of Russian and Ukrainian political prisoners ahead of their Alaska meeting, calling for an irreversible step toward justice and peace.

‘Take an irreversible step’: Yulia Navalnaya calls on Putin and Trump to free political prisoners ahead of 'historic' Alaska talks

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'US is our enemy': Putin, Medvedev slam Trump after new US sanctions, vow Russia will 'never bow to pressure'

Russian strikes kill 6 in Kyiv amid energy blackouts, power cuts across Ukraine

Trump says Ukraine 'could still win' the war, but adds ‘I don’t think they will’

‘If invited, I’ll...’: Zelensky on joining Trump-Putin summit in Hungary

Trump and Putin Plan Budapest Summit to Discuss Ukraine Peace

Vyacheslav Leontyev falls to death—latest in string of Russian 'mystery suicide'

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

Nuclear security is our top priority, & we will fulfill every obligation: Putin

Frustrated with Putin, Trump says sanctions on India cost Russia billions

‘Say hi to Putin and Kim as you plot against US’: Trump’s sarcastic jab at Xi

US VP says Russia will have a seat at Ukraine security guarantee talks

'Like oil and vinegar': Trump not sure if he can make Zelensky, Putin meet

Putin lists 'three key demands' for ending Ukraine war - What are they?

Trump says 'better' if Zelensky-Putin talks happen one-on-one, without him — but will he crash the meeting?

Did Putin send body double to Alaska? Conspiracy theory floats on social media

US to step back if Ukraine-Russia talks fail? Rubio says both sides must concede

Putin's troops creating illusions of 'staged captures' of Ukrainian territory

Why Russia want Ukraine’s Donetsk? What makes it critical for Moscow

Trump backs plan to cede land to Russia for peace in Kyiv

What Vladimir Putin told his officials in Moscow after meeting with Donald Trump

Putin told Trump Russia would end war if Ukraine gave up THIS region

Trump-Putin meet highlights: Trump says now 'up to President Zelensky' to reach Ukraine deal

'It will be very severe': Trump issues stark warning for Putin ahead of meet

Yulia Navalnaya calls on Putin, Trump to free political prisoners ahead of talks