Trump accuses Putin of talking ‘bullshit’ on Ukraine

President Donald Trump accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday of talking “bullshit” about Ukraine, saying that the United States would send Kyiv more weapons to defend itself. Trump’s…

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban

Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”. The announcement came after a meeting between Afghanistan’s…

Putin slams attack on Iran but offers no support to key ally

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday slammed attacks on Iran as “unprovoked” and “unjustified” in a meeting with Tehran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, but did not announce any concrete support…

Russia warns US against ‘military intervention’ in Iran-Israel war

Russia on Thursday warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether Washington would enter the war alongside Israel. Israel launched an unprecedented wave…

Russia’s Putin, Pope Leo discuss Ukraine war

Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Ukraine with Pope Leo in a telephone call on Wednesday, with the Kremlin claiming the Russian president wanted peace through diplomacy. Putin however also claimed…

Putin threatens to ‘throttle’ Western firms remaining in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday threatened to “throttle” Western firms remaining in Russia and acting against its interests, as part of Moscow’s effort to beef up domestic software development.…

Zelensky says won’t play Putin ‘games’ with short truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics, but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire. Moscow said the truce,…

Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine to Mark World War II Anniversary

Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Ukraine to Mark World War II Anniversary

What we know on US-brokered Black Sea ceasefire plan

Russia and Ukraine have agreed the contours of a possible ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia. Both sides have already accused the…

Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after strikes on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to…