Putin claimed that despite the “difficult decisions” contained in Trump’s proposals, the Kremlin “understands that this is a move in the right direction.” He also said Russia wants to receive “security guarantees” and conditions for “peace over the long term.

Putin plans record war spending that will eat up a third of Russia's budget, while cutting health care and education and raising taxes.

The Russian region of North Ossetia has suffered a heavy toll, yet many accept the Kremlin’s line that the fighting must continue until victory is secured.

As Russia targets Ukraine’s cultural and educational institutions, Ukrainian art and culture continue to reach audiences worldwide, from Kyiv to New York and beyond.

Rusland heeft zijn Su-57 ingezet voor operaties over lange afstand tegen Oekraïne, maar de toestellen bewust ver uit de buurt gehouden van de gevechten aan het front.

Latvians vote in a parliamentary election on ⁠Saturday ⁠that is likely to keep power in ⁠the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the ​formation of a government.

The air war between Russia and Ukraine has evolved constantly since the start of the conflict. The latest example is Russia’s deployment of a new type of

VLADIMIR Putin will do “whatever it takes, at any price” to finish his bloodthirsty invasion as he gears up for “total war”, experts warn. The tyrant could intensify his