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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims

The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.

US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025
'No Kremlin in Berlin' protesters oppose BSW demonstration

Russia closes German consulate in St Petersburg after drone dispute

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 6, 2026.

Zelensky says talks with US were 'very substantial', as Kushner pushes for progress in negotiations

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stands nearby during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 5, 2026.

Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats


Russia downs drone near Moscow, suspends flights

Russia intercepted 42 drones over territory it holds on Friday alone.

 A soldier launches an unmanned aerial drone..

Kremlin calls accusations it killed Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin an 'absolute lie'

The Kremlin also said it was impossible to say whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend the funeral of Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin looks on before a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with representatives of civic organisations, business and media communities at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, July 4, 2017.

Russia charges jailed US citizen with espionage

White House spokesperson John Kirby said the administration was still collecting information about the case and had no comment yet.

Russian and US flags are pictured before talks between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman at the United States Mission in Geneva, Switzerland January 10, 2022.

Ukraine ploughs funding into fortifying border with Russia, Belarus

Belarus, the Kremlin's closest ally, initially supported the Russian invasion, opening its borders to Russian troops marching on Ukraine's capital Kyiv.

 The Ukrainian border guard patrols the international border with Belarus.

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.