Putin’s forces claim capture of strategic town as Zelensky makes Trump appeal - Ukrainian brigade confirms withdrawing strategically from some areas to avoid encirclement

Russian President Vladimir Putin has the opportunity to set his own conditions in the negotiations on Ukraine, as his country demonstrates a significant advantage in the armed conflict.

The military alliance has been increasing its forces along its eastern flank with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment

President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.

Dmitry Medvedev took aim at President Joe Biden on Sunday as he criticized the president's approach to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russian President Putin has made it clear that he is willing to negotiate with the US about the war in Ukraine, but will only accept a full capitulation by Ukraine, including territorial

President Trump warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine quickly, or else face “high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions.” Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday

Russia is "not constrained by the thought of large numbers of innocent victims," Russia expert Keir Giles told Newsweek.

Vladimir Putin is capable of launching "mass casualty" attacks against NATO members, a Russian military expert has warned.

They follow recent warnings from top German military officials, who have said Russian despot Vladimir Putin is rearming his country at a rapid rate, and could be preparing to attack a NATO nation.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world's biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility.

Poland's foreign minister said Putin used to criticize the Soviet approach that helped bankrupt it, but now he's repeating the mistake.