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Trump considers Russia sanctions relief deal in exchange for prisoner releases - report

Trump is weighing a proposal to lift some Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners. The plan could expand US ties with Russia but faces opposition from Ukraine and European allies.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025; illustrative.
RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China.

Russia opposes Iran leaving nuclear non-proliferation treaty, Kremlin says

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023.

Kremlin condemns EU transfer of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as illegal ‘theft’

Rita Flores, also known as Margarita Konovalova in an August 2026 Instagram post.

Former Pussy Riot member says FSB recruited her to spy on Russian activists


Germany in talks with MBDA over delivery of cruise missiles to Ukraine

Kyiv has been pushing Berlin to supply it with the Taurus, a missile with a range of more than 500 kilometres that is fired from fighter jets such as the Tornado, the F-15 or the F-18.

 A Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile.

Ukraine seeks progress towards peace at Saudi Arabia talks

Zelensky has said he hopes the talks will lead to a peace summit of global leaders to endorse principles in his plan for a settlement.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference during a meeting of the European Political Community at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Moldova June 1, 2023.

Was a mass poisoning of Russian officers part of a Ukrainian counter-attack?

The Kremlin believes that the poisoning was caused by cyanide pills and pesticides that were placed near the food plates.

 A view shows a residential building destroyed in the course of Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine April 14, 2022

Kremlin accuses West of trying to sabotage its showcase Russia-Africa summit

Peskov said Russia's event would be crucial to be able to discuss grain supplies and what he called Moscow's responsible behavior and efforts to support world markets.

Flags informing of the upcoming Russia-Africa summit fly in front of Saint Isaac's Cathedral in central Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 25, 2023.

Kremlin accuses Kyiv of drone attacks and attacks on journalists

The Kremlin also denied on Monday that Russian forces had struck a cathedral in the Ukrainian city of Odesa.

 Noctilucent clouds are seen over the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 4, 2023.

Kremlin says Turkey should have no illusions over its EU bid

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was responding to a question about NATO member Turkey's decision to lift its opposition to Sweden joining the alliance on the eve of a two-day NATO summit in Lithuania

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters following his victory in the second round of the presidential election at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey May 29, 2023.

The future of Putin’s reign - opinion

One thing is clear: Russia is no banana republic, nor some weak-kneed state – at least when it comes to security, that is.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin stands in front of members of Russian military units, the National Guard and security services, praising them for upholding orders during a mutiny by the Wagner Group, last month.

Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with at least five drones

According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage.

 Noctilucent clouds are seen over the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 4, 2023.

Family of jailed Kremlin critic Navalny file lawsuit over visiting rights

The Navalny family intends to take the case as far as the Constitutional Court, the politician said on Monday in a post on his official Instagram page, which is run by his lawyers and allies.

 Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen on a screen via video link from the IK-2 corrective penal colony in Pokrov before a court hearing to consider an appeal against his prison sentence, in Moscow, Russia May 17, 2022.

'No question' that Putin is using a body double after Wagner revolt - analyst

Experts argue that the stark deviation from Putin's usual behavior and security protocols points to the involvement of a body double.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the State Council on youth policy in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2022.