Putin, Russia and Ukraine

Putin says Russia is ready for a missile duel with the U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday suggested a missile 'duel' with the United States that would show how Russia's new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile could defeat any U.S. missile defence system.
Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
The Russian president told one reporter he was ready to meet Donald Trump, who he said he had not spoken to for years
Putin Signals No Rush to End Ukraine War in Marathon TV Appearance
The Russian president appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war despite President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to secure a speedy resolution.
Putin Glosses Over Russian Setbacks, Including Syria
The Russian president, in a marathon annual news conference, said that he had not yet met with Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian leader who fled to Moscow, but that he planned to.
Putin says Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities.
Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv following Putin’s ‘duel’ threat
The Russian leader had mockingly challenged Ukraine’s Western allies to a missile “duel,” testing their air defenses, during his annual year-end news conference.
Russia’s Abrupt Setback in Syria Creates Headaches for Putin
For decades, Russia has been trying to rebuild its influence in the Middle East. But after the rapid collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the Kremlin is scrambling to salvage whatever it can. President Vladimir V.
Putin says Russia isn't weakened by Syria setback
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia was winning in Ukraine and wasn't "weakened" by the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally. Russia was negotiating with all major groups in Syria to retain its key naval and air bases in the country,
Vladimir Putin claims Ukraine war has made Russia ‘stronger’
Vladimir Putin has claimed that the war in Ukraine has made Russia "stronger", while denying that the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime has destabilized Moscow. During his traditional year-end press conference,
Vladimir Putin's 'suppressed anger' as Russia leader 'agitated' amid downturn
Russian President Vladimir Putin was challenged by a BBC journalist to defend his 25-year rule, the struggling economy and the invasion of Ukraine during his annual phone-in, with a body language expe
Watch BBC's Steve Rosenberg challenge Putin on his 25 years in power in Russia
The BBC's Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, has challenged Vladimir Putin on whether he has "taken care" of Russia during his ...
Putin says West's air defenses have 'no chance' against Russian ballistic missile
Russia's war on Ukraine dominated the opening stages of President Vladimir Putin's annual marathon press conference on ...
Russia Holds Interest Rates at 21% Amid Inflation
Contributing factors to inflation include increased military production, labor shortages, and a weakening ruble.
Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
Russian President Vladimir Putin has boasted about the economy and hailed his troops’ gains in Ukraine during his annual news ...
Putin says Russia's economy is overheating, inflation is worrying
The Russian economy is showing signs of overheating which is stoking worryingly high inflation, President Vladimir Putin said ...