Vladimir Putin

Russian Military to Establish Independent Drone Force, Says Putin

Russia is planning to form and mobilize a military unit dedicated to unmanned aerial system operations amid its invasion of Ukraine.

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North Korea to Send Army Builders, Deminers to Russia’s Kursk

North Korea will send military builders and sappers to help restore Russia's western Kursk region after Ukraine's incursion.

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Russia Pulls Citizens From Iran, Halts Tehran Consulate

Russia said Sunday it had evacuated several of its citizens from Iran and halted activity at its Tehran consulate after Israeli attacks on the country sparked retaliatory missile fire towards Israel.

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Trump Says Putin Plans to Retaliate for Ukraine Attack on Bombers

US President Trump said Putin warned retaliation for Ukraine's attack on Moscow's bombers, Russian leader not ready for "peace," he added.

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Zelensky Says Russia ‘Deliberately’ Targeting Civilians After 3 Killed in Sumy

Ukraine accused Russia of "deliberately" targeting civilians in a rocket attack in Sumy, a day after officials from the two countries met for peace talks.

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Ukraine Expands Evacuations in Sumy Region Amid Offensive Fears

Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 11 more villages in its Sumy region bordering Russia on Saturday amid fears Moscow was gearing up for a fresh ground assault.

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Russia Proposes New Ukraine Talks, Kyiv Demands Terms Upfront

Russia said Wednesday it wanted new talks with Ukraine in Istanbul next Monday to present its plan for a peace settlement, but Kyiv said it needed to see the proposal in advance for the meeting to yield results.

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Kremlin Rebuffs Zelensky’s Call for Three-Way Meeting With Trump, Putin

The Kremlin on Wednesday rebuffed a call by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as Kyiv seeks to force Moscow to halt its three-year-long invasion.

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Trump Slams ‘Crazy’ Putin as Russia Pummels Ukraine With Massive Drone Attack

US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "crazy" after Moscow launched a deadly barrage of drones against Ukraine, even as the warring countries completed a large-scale prisoner exchange.

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US Expects Russia to Present Ukraine Ceasefire Terms Within Days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he expected Russia within days to present broad outlines for a ceasefire with Ukraine that would let Washington assess if Moscow is serious about peace.

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