Vladimir Putin

Putin Says Open to Ukraine Talks With Trump, Hopes for ‘Lasting Peace’

Russian President Vladimir Putin sai he was open to talks on the Ukraine conflict with Donald Trump's incoming US administration.

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Russia, Iran to Sign ‘Partnership’ Pact

Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, cementing ties between two of the world's most heavily sanctioned countries.

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Putin Decorates Russian Soldier in Hand-to-Hand Combat Video

Russian President Putin awarded a soldier with the country's highest honor for bravery after a video showed him killing a Ukrainian opponent in hand-to-hand combat.

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Russia Eyes Libya to Replace Syria as Africa Launchpad

The fall of Russian ally Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to focus on Libya as a potential foothold, experts say.

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US Announces $5.9B in Military, Budget Aid for Ukraine

The US unveiled almost $6 billion in military and budget aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide assistance before Donald Trump takes office next month.

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Russia Launches Missile Barrage on Kyiv in ‘Response’ to Western Missile Strikes

Russian missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing at least one person and cutting heating to hundreds of residential buildings in cold temperatures.

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Trump Vows to Speak to Zelensky and Putin to End ‘Carnage’ of War

US President-elect Donald Trump said he will speak with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in an effort to end the war.

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Norway Donates $240M to Ukraine’s Navy

Norway will provide $240 million to strengthen the Ukrainian navy to help it deter Russian forces in the Black Sea.

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At Least 30 N.Korean Soldiers Killed, Wounded in Russia’s Kursk Region: Ukraine

Ukraine said that its troops killed or wounded at least 30 North Korean soldiers who had been deployed by Russia to its western Kursk region.

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Ukraine on Brink of Losing Five Cities as Zelensky Reveals Actual Casualty Count

Ukraine is at risk of losing five key cities to Russian forces amid intense fighting in Donetsk Oblast, a soldier stationed on the frontline has revealed.

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