Putin ready to meet Trump to talk Ukraine deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks at “any time” with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal…

Putin to visit N. Korea as Kremlin floats possible ‘strategic’ treaty

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a “strategic partnership treaty” with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said. The…

Zelensky says Ukraine achieving ‘results’ in northeast

Ukrainian troops are achieving “tangible” results against Russian forces in the hotspot northeastern Kharkiv region but the frontline situation is “extremely difficult” elsewhere, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. Russia…

Navalny’s ‘killers’ refusing to hand over body, allies say

Alexei Navalny’s supporters on Saturday accused Russian authorities of being “killers” who were “covering their tracks” by refusing to hand over his body, as the Kremlin stayed silent despite Western…

Biden says Putin responsible for Navalny death

US President Joe Biden directly blamed Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday for the reported death of Alexei Navalny in prison, describing the Kremlin critic as a “powerful voice for…

Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE Wednesday — Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, the Kremlin announced, as Moscow courts allies abroad despite being isolated over the Ukraine conflict. Putin…