Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov described the latest meeting involving Vladimir Putin, businessman Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner as "constructive and friendly." Speaking to a journalist, Ushakov highlighted Putin's long-standing rapport with Witkoff,

Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.

European governments are fearful that Washington is laying the groundwork for an ultimatum to Kyiv on Moscow's terms.

European partnerships, Putin’s visit to India is viewed by Europe as a shadow over Europe’s efforts to solidify these partnerships as India maintains a careful balance between Moscow and the European capitals.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia.

Russian drones have struck a house in central Ukraine, killing a 12-year-old boy KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones struck a house in central Ukraine, killing a 12-year-old boy, officials said, while long-range Ukrainian strikes reportedly targeted a Russian port and an oil refinery as U.