Russia may supply up to 55 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas per year to Iran, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, as Moscow diversifies its gas flows after a dramatic fall in exports to Europe.

A source close to the Kremlin told Meduza, an independent Russian outlet, that Putin is expecting a "big guest" from the U.S. on May 9. The source didn't elaborate on who the official could be, but said Trump himself "would be fantastic."

Throughout 2024, 'several dozen people' were stripped of their positions and detained by Russian authorities and now Russia's elite fear they could be next in the 'purge'.

Vadim Kobzev, Igor Sergunin and Alexei Liptser were jailed for between three and a half to five years by a court in the town of Petushki, about 60 miles east of Moscow

Nevertheless, Putin’s New Year’s message remained upbeat. He looked ahead to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Germany in World War II, assuring the nation of its strength.

A bloodthirsty Russian MP who once said a Kremlin nuclear missile "could plunge Britain into the sea" has issued a chilling warning to the West saying his "will not be shy about" preparing for World War 3.

U.S.-led sanctions have hit Russian oil exports. Moscow has accused Ukraine of trying to strike its last gas pipeline into Europe.

Meanwhile, a video showing Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and other big names from the world is widely being circulated across internet platforms. It was learned to be an AI-generated clip, which also featured Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking the holy dip at the Maha Kumbh Mela with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.

Bill O’Reilly thinks Trump’s willingness to talk with anyone, even the mob, will serve him well when dealing with Putin.

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, but as he prepares to take office, peace seems as elusive as ever.