Putin is appointing war veterans to regional governorships, prioritizing loyalty and combat experience in a significant shift of Russia's leadership.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, deepening ties and criticizing US foreign policy.
President Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September, the Kremlin confirmed.
Ukraine accuses Russia's new Human Rights Commissioner, Yana Lantratova, of involvement in the illegal adoption of a Ukrainian infant.
President Putin's visit to China emphasizes strategic partnership and global issues amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Russia claims to have intercepted over 550 drones in a massive, multi-regional aerial assault, including strikes targeting Moscow.
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing following Trump's visit, signaling deepening Russia-China ties amid global shifts.
Xi Jinping used a private garden walk with Donald Trump to name-drop Vladimir Putin, signaling exclusivity and strategic intent.
Kyiv endures its largest drone attack of the war, with at least seven killed and dozens wounded, days after Putin suggested the conflict could end soon.
Train derails in Russia’s Belgorod region; authorities suspect an explosive device caused a track breach.