Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin

The clock on Spasskaya tower showing the time at noon, is pictured next to Moscow?s Kremlin, and St. Basil?s Cathedral, March 31, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Wealthiest Russians fund 1% of Russia's state spending through 'voluntary' donations in 2026

The closed-door meeting with Putin was attended by Russia's top businesspeople, most of whom are under Western sanctions. The full list of participants was not made public

Russians living abroad cast their ballots on the final day of Russia’s parliamentary election, amid protests against President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine, on 20 September 2026. Photo: Reuters

Russian exiles cast votes to voice dissent to Putin and Ukraine war

A man walks out of a voting booth at a polling station in a cultural centre decorated with a mosaic depicting Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin, on the second day of Russia's three-day parliamentary election in the town of Podolsk near Moscow, on Russia, 19 September, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Russia reports online attacks on electoral system on second day of parliamentary vote

Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson attend a ceremony held by US President Donald Trump to award posthumously the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 14 October, 2025. Photo: REUTERS

Putin-linked Russian oligarch partly paid for Donald Trump Jr's wedding, wife confirms

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September 11, 2026. Photo: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS

Modi, Putin seek stronger ties as Russia calls for Brics to counter West

A hoarding featuring India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is displayed next to country flags, ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, September 10, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Bhawika Chhabra

Delhi placed under tight security ahead of BRICS summit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful; no sign of breakthrough

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev walks with US special representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff upon their arrival at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia, 5 September 2026. Photo: Reuters

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine

Jared Kushner/ Photo: Reuters

US envoys to visit Russia, Ukraine with plan 'to end war'

Putin ⁠said Russia was continuing its contacts with the administration of US President Donald Trump, which has sought to broker a Ukraine peace deal.

Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

A security guard watches from the Kremlin's tower in Moscow, Russia on 26 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Putin envoy warns of Russian economy going 'berserk' on war footing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photos before their meeting in Beijing, China, on 2 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

Leaders of Russia, China and Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin as they attend a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, in this picture released by the Korean Central News Agency on September 4, 2025. Photo: KCNA/File Photo

North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day