Russia

Putin is betting Russia can out-suffer Ukraine

2026-08-24T10:43:56.000Z
Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) meeting Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing (left) at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Aug 18.
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Russia’s ‘pivot to Asia’ takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies

2026-08-24T02:38:14.000Z
Min Aung Hlaing (pictured) and Vladmir Putin will discuss closer cooperation, as well as regional and international issues, the Kremlin said.

Myanmar’s leader to meet Putin on first Moscow trip as president

2026-08-18T03:57:10.000Z
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) has given his American counterpart Donald Trump an open invitation to visit Moscow.

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine

2026-07-05T00:28:10.000Z
Asean leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit that marked the 35th anniversary of relations between Asean and Russia.

Asean, Russia reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation at summit in Kazan

2026-06-19T04:41:50.000Z
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) during an official welcoming ceremony for Russia-Asean Summit in Kazan.

Malaysia and Russia weigh using ruble, ringgit to boost trade

2026-06-18T01:32:03.000Z
US President Donald Trump praised two world leaders he has called his friends, Xi Jinping (left) of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Trump thanks China and Russia, partners of Iran, for diplomatic help in sealing ceasefire deal

2026-06-16T01:03:58.000Z
Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to acknowledge he can fail in Ukraine, but a debate has begun among the country's elite that is at once promising and worrying.

Russia is the test of Europe’s strategic autonomy

2026-06-15T23:15:00.000Z
“This successful operation delivers yet another blow to Russia and reminds those fueling Putin’s war in Ukraine that we will not let them hide,” UK PM Starmer said in a post on X.

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker attempting to cross English Channel

2026-06-14T07:45:29.000Z
The House voted 226 to 195 for the Ukraine Support Act, which reached the floor after languishing for months.

US House backs Russia sanctions and Ukraine aid in latest blow to Trump

2026-06-05T03:56:17.000Z