Vladimir Putin
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Iran’s Security Chief Delivers Khamenei’s Secret Message to Putin in Moscow
Iran’s Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to deliver a message from Ayatollah Khamenei regarding regional security.
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Nordic Leaders Hold Rare Putin Phone Call to Press Peace Terms
Finnish and Norwegian leaders held a rare 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin on October 27, 2026, to advance peace talks coordinated with Kyiv.
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A Proposed Three-Way Summit Risks Sidelining European Allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s push for a three-way summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping threatens to bypass European allies and reshape global security.
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Russian Diesel Tanker Sails for New York Following Trump-Putin Accord
A Malta-flagged tanker is heading to New York with Russian diesel, marking the first direct U.S. shipment since 2023 following a Trump-Putin energy accord.
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U.S. Envoy’s Praise for Putin Ignites Sharp Rebuke Across Party Lines
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff faces fierce bipartisan backlash after calling Vladimir Putin a humanitarian following an American’s release.
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Diplomatic Talks in St. Petersburg Unfold as Moscow Releases Incarcerated American
Russia freed 74-year-old American teacher Stephen Hubbard as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg for high-stakes peace talks.
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Putin Proposes Trilateral Summit With Trump and Xi to End Ukraine War Without Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, excluding Kyiv.
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Diplomatic Push Initiated for Ukraine Conflict Resolution Involving US and Chinese Leaders
Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi to end the war in Ukraine, sparking Kyiv’s fears of a backroom deal following U.S. sanction waivers.
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Washington Arranges Fuel Deal With Moscow Following Clashes Over Refinery Strikes
Trump struck a Russian diesel deal after Ukraine ignored calls to halt refinery strikes, sparking domestic price hikes and a sharp diplomatic rift.
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US Waives Sanctions to Secure Multi-Million Ton Russian Diesel Supply Deal
US waives sanctions to secure a multi-million ton Russian diesel deal, easing fuel costs ahead of midterms despite sharp criticism from Ukraine.
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Gerhard Schröder’s Moscow Visit Highlights Persistent Ties to Vladimir Putin
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended Vladimir Putin’s 74th birthday in Moscow, deepening the rift between his personal loyalty and Berlin policy.
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Putin Pledges Mediation Support as Iran Conflict Deepens Diplomatic Realignment
During a summit in Turkmenistan, Vladimir Putin offered to mediate the Iran conflict, signaling closer Moscow-Tehran ties amid ongoing U.S. negotiations.
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Putin Orders Fresh Russian Army Expansion as War Casualties Mount
Russian President Vladimir Putin orders a fourth army expansion this year, raising active servicemen to 1.55 million amid heavy fighting.
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Putin Calls for High Turnout in Russian Parliamentary Elections as Sign of War Support
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged citizens to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections, framing high turnout as a barometer of support for the ongoing war.
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Duma Election Recast as War Mandate Amid Moscow’s Managed Elite Friction
Vladimir Putin frames Russia’s upcoming Duma election as a test of war support, merging United Russia’s brand with the presidency amid managed elite friction.