Vladimir Putin
Watch this space for the latest updates on Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former intelligence officer has been president of Russia from 1999 until 2008 and then again in 2012. Putin served as prime minister in the intermittent years between his tenure as president, from 2008 to 2012. Born October 7, 1952 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Putin studied law before joining the KGB. In 2022, Russian ordered an invasion of Ukraine that immediately started war between the two countries. The invasion was met with international criticism of Putin, resulting in sanctions and other diplomatic responses, further isolating Russia from the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union and other countries.
Explosions rock Putin shadow fleet tanker off Italy coast
The Maltese-flagged oil tanker "Seajewel" was reported to be transporting Russian oil to Europe, in spite of sanctions.
Ukraine "won't recognize" Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he did not know about U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia and "will not accept" them.
US, Russia will hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine
The discussions will focus on reviving relations, potential negotiations on Ukraine, and preparations for a Putin-Trump summit.
Europe panics as Trump reshapes US foreign policy
"They're going to be writing about this weekend in the history books," Bill Browder, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, told Newsweek.
Trump aide lays out 4 key tenets to talks with Putin over Ukraine
National security adviser Mike Waltz said a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine needs to be permanent, among other tenets.
Trump may meet Putin in February in stunning setback for Ukraine, Europe
President Donald Trump last week indicated that discussions had started around a summit to address how to end the Ukraine war.
Putin will launch "invasion" of NATO countries, Zelensky predicts
The Ukrainian president said on Sunday if the United States pulls out of NATO, Russia will "occupy" Europe.
Russian state TV warns Kremlin can now strike 3 NATO allies' capitals
Sergey Mikheyev warned Moscow could strike three NATO-member capitals in response to the Trump administration's shifting stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump admin will sideline Europe in Russia-Ukraine talks—Kellogg
"We're not going to go down that path," Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said at the Munich Security Conference.
Putin ally praises "bold" JD Vance after Munich speech
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former president and prime minister, said the vice president "told the truth" on his trip to Europe.
Mary Trump issues warning on what's becoming "clear" about Trump admin
"It's becoming increasingly clear that the Trump regime is turning away from our allies in order to embrace our enemies," the president's estranged niece said.
Putin will use Donald Trump as "prop in his own performance"—Zelensky
The Ukrainian president was addressing the Munich Security Conference.
Why Is Donald Trump Making Nice to Vladimir Putin? | Opinion
President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.
UK sends new 'Gravehawk' air defense system to Ukraine amid war uncertainty
The Gravehawk system is designed to launch R-73 air-to-air missiles from a ground-based platform disguised as a common shipping container.
Fact Check: Trump says Russia has lost 1.5 million troops In Ukraine war
President Donald Trump makes an unevidenced claim about the human cost of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as he attempts to broker peace between Kyiv and Moscow.
Ukraine hammers Russian infrastructure amid Trump-Putin talks
Ukraine struck Russia's largest steel plant and an oil pumping station this week while Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed ending the war.
Republican senator "disturbed" by Pete Hegseth's "rookie mistake"
Senator Roger Wicker criticized Hegseth's comments about it being "unrealistic" for Ukraine to gain back its pre-war borders.
Zelensky draws red line for Trump and Putin
Zelensky believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine war and said the U.S. president gave him his direct phone number.
Saudi Arabia emerges as key global player under Trump
The Kingdom's recent maneuvers reflect its ambitions to assert itself as a global mediator while securing its own interests.
JD Vance warns of "threat from within" to European democracy
The vice president pulled no punches during his address to the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
Putin gains new bargaining chip for prisoner swaps with Trump—report
Russia has allegedly detained another American citizen on charges of transporting marijuana, similar to those faced by Marc Fogel before he was returned to US.
China reacts to Trump and Putin's Ukraine war talks
China has offered to host a summit between the two leaders—without the participation of Ukraine—the WSJ reported.
US could send troops to fight Russia, JD Vance warns
Sending troops to Ukraine is "on the table," Vice President JD Vance said.
Russia sparks fears of false flag attack in Baltic Sea
Moscow also alleged that European intelligence services and Ukraine intend to "assassinate Russian opposition figures abroad" and blame Russia.
Russian stock market surges after Trump-Putin phone call
The Russian ruble on Thursday closed at its highest level in several months.
Donald Trump still wants Russia back in G7
Russia had been a member of the G7, then known as the G8 until Moscow was excluded following its annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Russian TV celebrates Trump: he's "cutting apart the Western world"
"We'll see if he breaks his teeth or not. It's an amazing thing," Yevgeny Popov, Russian state TV host and propagandist, said.
Hegseth says "everything is on the table" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Hegseth's assertion that NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic fueled debate over the West's long-term commitment to Kyiv.
Russian businessman with close ties to Putin mediating Trump talks: report
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has professional links to the Russian president.
