Articles tagged with "Russian President Vladimir Putin"

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This handout picture taken and released by Ukrainian State Emergency Service on July 6, 2026 shows burned cars parked outside a multistorey residential building partially destroyed as a result of a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.

Ukraine fired over 400 drones towards Moscow ahead of NATO summit: Mayor

The attacks underscore Kyiv's use of long-range drones in the more than four-year war, with Russian border areas coming under fire and Moscow facing increasing drone attacks.

July 7, 2026

This photo taken on July 15, 2024 shows the Chinese guided-missile destroyer Nanning at a naval port in Zhanjiang, south China's Guangdong Province. (AFP)

China, Russia to hold joint naval drills

China and Russia announce annual naval exercises and joint patrols in the Pacific Ocean, as both countries continue expanding military cooperation through the long-running “Joint Sea” drills.

July 5, 2026

Putin, Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit

US President Donald Trump held separate calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, discussing the Ukraine conflict before the July 7–8 NATO summit in Ankara. Both leaders agreed to continue talks, while negotiations remain stalled over Russia's demands.

July 4, 2026

Zelensky, in open letter to Putin, proposes face-to-face meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky propose a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader

June 4, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as Russia hosts major economic forum

Russian authorities confirmed that the drones struck energy and military targets in St. Petersburg and western Russia as a major economic forum opened; Moscow claimed to have intercepted hundreds of drones across the country.

June 3, 2026

China, Russia double down on strategic coordination, energy cooperation

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin signed a joint statement in Beijing aimed at strengthening the partnership between China and Russia.

May 20, 2026

Russia tests long-range missile after US nuclear treaty expires

Russia tested a new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads after the New START treaty with the US expired. Putin said it is the world’s most powerful missile, entering combat duty soon.

May 12, 2026

Putin says Ukraine war is 'heading to an end'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Ukraine war was nearing an end while criticizing Western support for Kyiv, as Russia and Ukraine exchanged ceasefire violation accusations despite a US-brokered three-day truce and planned prisoner swap.

May 9, 2026

Indonesian president to meet Putin in Russia for oil talks

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will visit Russia to meet Vladimir Putin, focusing on oil supply, energy security, and geopolitics, as Jakarta faces rising prices, fuel subsidies pressure, and seeks stable imports amid Middle East tensions.

April 12, 2026

This handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on March 5, 2026 shows buildings on fire following a Russian attack in the coast of Bilgorod-Dnistrovskyi district in Odesa region. (AFP)

Russia, Ukraine to exchange 500 POWs on March 5-6: negotiator

The swap was part of agreements reached at trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Geneva searching for an end to the conflict.

March 5, 2026