Vladimir Putin

US understands conditions under which Russia would end war in Ukraine, Rubio says

"For the first time perhaps since this administration began, we have some concrete examples of the kinds of things that Russia would ask for in order to end the war," Rubio said.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio takes part in a media briefing during the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' meeting and related meetings at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 10, 2025.
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025.

President Trump to meet with Vladimir Putin next week – NYT

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are seen during the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018; illustrative.

Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes a call with US President Joe Biden following Iran's attack on Israel. April 14, 2024.

Netanyahu working to resolve tensions, mediate between US, Russia - report


Russian drone strike on Ukrainian rail hub Lozova leaves two dead

The "massive strike" damaged the train station and other infrastructure in the town, a transport hub in the Kharkiv region bordering Russia, state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia said in a statement.

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the town of Lozova, Kharkiv region, Ukraine August 5, 2025.

Trump says Witkoff may travel to Russia, threatens sanctions if deal not reached

"There'll be sanctions, but they seem to be pretty good at avoiding sanctions," Trump told reporters.

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin are seen during the G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 30, 2018; illustrative.

Russia's Putin meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Sharaa invited to Russia-Arab summit

Lavrov thanked Syrian authorities for ensuring the security of two Russian bases in the country, where Moscow continues to maintain a presence, as well as backing the removal of sanctions on Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani attends a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025.

Russia aims to keep hold of key influence over Syria as top diplomats meet - analysis

Ahmed al-Sharaa's government faces many hurdles and having Russia playing a stabilizing role in Syria is important for Damascus. It is not clear how Russia-Syrian relations will develop these days.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (R) and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani (L) shake hands during a press conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, July 31, 2025.

Trump sets new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to act on Ukraine

"I'm going to make a new deadline of about ... 10 or 12 days from today," Trump told reporters during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

US President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (not pictured), in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025

Russia passes law punishing searches for 'extremist' content

Entities banned in Russia for carrying out "extremist activities" include late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Fund, the "international LGBT movement", and US tech giant Meta.

Russian President Vladimir Putin presents the Gold Star medal to Hero of Russia, State Duma lawmaker, First Deputy Chairman of the Combat Brotherhood Russian Public Organization Dmitry Sablin during a ceremony to mark the Heroes of the Fatherland Day.

Iran says it has replaced air defenses damaged in Israel war

Israel's air force dominated Iran's airspace and dealt a heavy blow to the country's air defenses while Iranian armed forces launched successive barrages of missiles and drones on Israeli territory.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Kremlin says Putin is ready to discuss peace in Ukraine but wants to achieve goals

On Monday, Trump announced a tougher stance on Russia, pledging a new wave of military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missile defense systems.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 23, 2025

'The Illegals': Soviet infiltration, observation, and subversion into the West - review

Shortly after the 1917 October Revolution, Meir Abramovich Trilisser, the forerunner of the KGB, introduced the “illegals” as a weapon into an anti-Communist West

 ELENA VAVILOVA, photographed in the 1980s, was a colonel in the KGB First Chief Directorate Foreign Intelligence Service until 2010.

Russia convicts dozens for anti-Israel riots at Dagestan airport two years ago

Videos of the riot, which occured nearly two years ago, showed people waving Palestinian flags, breaking down glass doors, and running through the airport shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is greater).

 A view shows planes of Red Wings airlines at the airport in Makhachkala in the region of Dagestan, Russia October 31, 2023.

Russia sentences senior Def. Min. official to six years for theme park scandal

Major General Vladimir Shesterov, a senior Russian Defence Ministry official, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a theme park funds scandal.

 Russian police officers patrol Red Square under snow falls in downtown Moscow on November 23, 2024.