Putin's visit to the Kuril Islands, seized from Japan in WWII, escalates a long-standing territorial dispute and draws sharp criticism from Tokyo.
Putin's extreme security measures far surpass Trump's secret flight tactics, reflecting a deep-seated obsession with personal safety.
Ukraine escalates its military campaign, targeting Russian territory to pressure President Putin into ending the war.
Renowned Russian director Alexander Sokurov navigates Putin's Russia, subtly challenging repression while facing criticism from exiles.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing, deepening ties and criticizing US foreign policy.
Xi Jinping used a private garden walk with Donald Trump to name-drop Vladimir Putin, signaling exclusivity and strategic intent.
Putin suggests Ukraine war is ending but maintains firm demands, navigating public discontent.
Trump and Putin have called for a brief Ukraine cease-fire, but past truces have failed amid accusations of violations.