Finland’s president and Norway’s prime minister held direct talks with the Russian leader before speaking with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as negotiators prepare for meetings in Abu Dhabi

An American lawyer, a banker and a former spy hatched a plan to prevent nuclear Armageddon. They just needed to tell the Russian president.

Moscow says negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States could resume in November. Putin also raised possible cooperation with Washington on Iran and fertilizer supplies, while discussions continue over a potential meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping

Kirill Dmitriev says new initiatives will follow last week’s diesel deal, including nuclear-powered data centers, despite US sanctions

Italian prime minister warns US plan would grant Russia ‘legitimacy’ in its escalating campaign against Ukraine

Moscow to release up to 4.8 million tonnes of diesel as Washington seeks to curb fuel prices ahead of November’s midterm elections

The Russian president traveled to Iturup after overseeing naval drills in Russia’s Far East, prompting a strong protest from Japan over the disputed territory.

A mystery bettor put roughly $400,000 on Polymarket that Putin won't finish 2026 as president

On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelensky, sidestepping questions on Russia's responsibility and new sanctions while hinting at a future visit to India

After Kyiv's open letter calling for direct talks, Putin says agreements matter more than summits, while doubling down on attacks against European elites

Putin says “We are ready for an agreement, provided there are mutual compromises with Ukraine”