Russia declares a two-day pause in fighting for Victory Day commemorations while Ukraine proposes its own earlier ceasefire, amid warnings of retaliation and continued tensions on the battlefield

A reported transcript reveals Hungary’s Viktor Orban offered assistance to Vladimir Putin, including hosting Ukraine peace talks, highlighting close ties ahead of Hungary’s upcoming election

Facing soaring costs from the Ukraine war and falling revenues, President Vladimir Putin reportedly asked top Russian businessmen to contribute billions to the national budget, with billionaire Suleiman Kerimov pledging 100 billion roubles

Moscow reaffirms support for Tehran during escalating conflict, though questions remain over the extent of its assistance and strategic commitments

Russia’s president calls for a ceasefire and diplomatic resolution in the Middle East during a phone call with Iran’s president, expressing condolences over civilian casualties and the killing of Iran’s supreme leader

Amid the Iran energy crisis, Putin says Europe’s push to ban Russian gas could make Moscow consider stopping exports, while shifting focus to higher-paying markets like China

French President Emmanuel Macron stresses a carefully coordinated European approach to talks with Vladimir Putin, warning that Russia is not ready for peace and dialogue should remain limited and structured.

China and Russia reaffirm their “no limits” partnership in a video call as the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s war in Ukraine approaches, emphasizing closer cooperation amid global tensions and Western sanctions

U.S.-brokered pause in Russian attacks protects Ukrainian energy infrastructure amid harsh winter, while talks continue over territorial disputes and security guarantees

Steve Witkoff says discussions with Vladimir Putin will focus on ending the war in Ukraine, with further talks planned with Ukrainian officials amid renewed diplomatic efforts

Moscow’s anger over the independence of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, and the prospect of Baltic Orthodox Churches following suit, is all about Putin’s geopolitical ambitions

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering Moscow’s help to mediate tensions in the Middle East amid protests in Iran and ongoing regional security concerns

Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin following his call with Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing recent drone attacks and ongoing peace negotiations in Ukraine, with the White House describing the conversation as constructive

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian president’s state residence with no less than 91 long-range drones overnight on Monday

Moscow dismisses reports suggesting President Vladimir Putin aims to seize all of Ukraine and reclaim former Soviet territories in Europe, calling the U.S. intelligence assessment “absolutely not true.”

Peskov was responding to comments by President Macron following a European Union summit, in which the French leader said he was willing to speak with Putin.

Putin said the attack was aimed, among other things, at driving up insurance premiums, adding that it would not have the intended effect.

French president says Europe must be ready to engage with Russia if U.S.-led Ukraine peace efforts fail, highlighting the risk of being sidelined and rising war fatigue among EU nations

Russian president claims Moscow has made compromises in talks and says the conflict could stop if Kyiv and Western nations provide security guarantees, while denying any intent to attack Europe