Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West was wrong to assume Russia would never use nuclear weapons.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Russia's Putin proposes reappointing Mishustin as prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, keeping Putin's chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine.
Fri May 10 2024
EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when?
Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Putin delivers mixed tribute to Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin after deadly plane crash
The presumed death of Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves Russian President Vladimir Putin stronger in the short term.
Fri Aug 25 2023
Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine towns as Putin says he is open to talks
The war on Ukraine did not pause for Christmas despite Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he was open to negotiations, with his forces launching more than 40 rocket attacks on Christmas Day.
Mon Dec 26 2022
TIMELINE - Ukraine's turbulent history since independence
Ukraine marks six months today since Russia invaded the country in what President Vladimir Putin calls a "special military operation".
Wed Aug 24 2022
Kim Jong Un extends full support to Putin amid war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday expressed full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin despite international condemnation of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Putin signs law on non-compliance with ECHR decisions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law on non-compliance by Russia with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Kremlin said Saturday.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Action in Ukraine 'the only right decision' - Putin
Russia started its "special military operation" in Ukraine to prevent incursion on its territory, and it was "the only right decision," President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Mon May 09 2022
Britain's GCHQ spy chief says Russian soldiers refused to carry out orders in Ukraine
Fleming said President Vladimir Putin had "massively misjudged" the capabilities of Russia's once mighty armed forces.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Russian operation in Ukraine to continue until goals achieved - Medvedev
Russia's special military operation in Ukraine will continue until all tasks set by President Vladimir Putin are fulfilled, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said Friday.
Sat Mar 26 2022
US sanctions Russia's Putin, top officials over Ukraine invasion
The US government on Friday joined European countries in slapping sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sat Feb 26 2022
Britain says Russia's Putin could drag out Ukraine crisis for months
Russian President Vladimir Putin could drag out the Ukraine crisis for months in an attempt to challenge Western unity.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Paris says Putin agreed to start no new manoeuvres near Ukraine for now
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised not to carry out new military initiatives near Ukraine for the time being.
Tue Feb 08 2022
China not worried about any 'domino effect' of Olympic boycotts
Russian President Vladimir Putin is the only leader of a major country who has publicly accepted an invitation.
Thu Dec 09 2021