Russia has welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the development will allow Washington to refocus on efforts to restart peace negotiations on Ukraine. The Kremlin said the truce was a positive step that could reduce global tensions and create space for diplomatic engagement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated […]
The Kremlin stated on Monday that continuing peace talks with Ukraine remains in Russia’s own interests, emphasizing a preference for a diplomatic settlement to end the fighting. Despite recent deadlocks over Russia’s demand for control of the remaining part of eastern Donbas, Moscow reiterated its commitment to negotiations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said
Russia has ordered a nationwide block on WhatsApp, escalating its tightening grip on foreign messaging platforms. The Kremlin said the decision was due to Meta’s alleged failure to comply with Russian laws, including data storage requirements. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Meta could resume operations if it enters into dialogue and follows local regulations,
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide held discussions with members of the U.S. administration after Moscow received American proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal, the Kremlin confirmed on December 26. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposals, brought to Moscow by Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev following a weekend meeting in Miami, are
The Kremlin said on Sunday that recent changes proposed by Europe and Ukraine to U.S.-drafted plans aimed at ending the war in Ukraine have not improved the prospects for peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, said Moscow remains unconvinced that the revised proposals would help achieve a lasting settlement, reflecting […]
The Kremlin has dismissed European accusations that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to restore the Soviet Union or launch an attack on NATO. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that such claims were false and disrespectful, insisting that Putin has repeatedly stated it is impossible to recreate the U.S.S.R. Putin, who once described the Soviet […]
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said he would speak with U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the leak of an October phone conversation between the two officials, calling the disclosure “unacceptable.” Ushakov confirmed he would address the matter directly with Witkoff during upcoming communications, ahead of the American envoy’s planned visit to Moscow next week to
A Russian playwright and a theatre director have been convicted of “justifying terrorism” by a Moscow military court. Director Yevgenia Berkovich and playwright Svetlana Petrichuk received six-year sentences for their play, The Brave Falcon Finist. The play, loosely inspired by real events, depicts Russian women traveling to Syria during the civil war to marry
Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), expressed on Monday that there is a growing demand for a vote of confidence and new elections, stating that the public is frustrated. The AfD is celebrating their unexpected success in the European Parliament elections, where they secured 16%, surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left SPD.
The Kremlin has announced the removal of long-time ally Sergei Shoigu from his position as defense minister, replacing him with Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, who lacks significant military experience. Shoigu will be appointed secretary of Russia’s Security Council. This move, a rare reshuffle in Russian politics, is seen as reflecting President Putin’s









