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Putin offers mediation amid Iran crisis as Gulf allies urge Trump restraint

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped into the escalating tensions surrounding Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, offering Moscow's services as a mediator. In separate conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, Putin......

Putin offers Russia as mediator between Israel and Iran amid protests

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed that Moscow act as a mediator between Israel and Iran during their recent phone call, as tensions simmer in the Middle East following weeks of deadly mass protests in the Islamic Republic. The Kremlin announced the discussion, noting Putin's willingness......

Lavrov hints at broader Russian territorial claims beyond Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov signaled on January 14 that Moscow's ambitions in Ukraine extend far beyond the regions under discussion in current U.S.-led peace negotiations. He invoked the Kremlin's concept of "Novorossiya" to stake claims on areas including the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk,......

Russia ramps up civilian attacks amid Trump peace efforts

A European government analysis has identified 2025 as the deadliest year for Ukrainian civilians since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022, with a clear spike in attacks aligning with President Donald Trump's peace initiatives. Bloomberg reported the assessment on Sunday, detailing around......

Putin blocks 90% complete peace deal, officials say

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine surpasses the duration of the Soviet fight against Nazi Germany in World War II, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict face a deadlock. European, American, and Ukrainian officials state a peace agreement stands 90% complete after talks in Florida and Paris, yet President......

Russia fires hypersonic missile near Polish border

Russia launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile known as the Orechnik into Ukraine's western Lviv region early Friday, striking just under 65 kilometers from the Polish border. European leaders described the hypersonic strike as a perilous escalation designed to intimidate the West. Traveling......

North Korea’s Kim vows unconditional support for Putin’s policies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged what he described as “unconditional” support for the policies and decisions of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to state media reports released on Friday. In a letter sent to the Russian leader, Kim emphasized his firm commitment to......

Orban says now is not the right time for Putin to visit Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Monday that the current moment does not suit a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Budapest, citing a lack of pressing bilateral issues demanding their attention. Speaking at his annual international press conference, Orban emphasized that despite......

US intelligence debunks Russian claims of Ukrainian drone strike on Putin

US national security officials have concluded that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin or his residences in a recent drone incident, directly challenging Moscow's assertions and raising questions about narratives that could undermine ongoing peace talks. This assessment, backed......