Vladimir Putin

Putin apologizes for Azerbaijani plane downing in Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan.

Blaming 'ethnic Jews':

Putin claims the church is 'being tortured'

Vladimir Putin accuses ‘ethnic Jews’ of tearing apart the Russian Orthodox Church. 'They're godless people, ethnic Jews, but has anyone seen them in a synagogue? I don't think so.'

Putin:

'Israel is the main beneficiary of the situation in Syria'

Russian President refutes claims that Russia's nine-year intervention in Syria was a failure, voices concerns about Israel's military activities in the region following the ousting of Assad.

Trump:

'Iran is weakened by Israel's fighting and success'

US President-Elect reacts to overthrow regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, says Russia lost interest in defending Assad due to being bogged down with the Ukraine War.

Angela Merkel:

Trump fascinated by Putin and Kim Jong-Un

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed her views on Trump, Putin, and her experiences during her leadership in a CNN interview.

ICC President:

'US and Russian attacks on us are shameful and appalling'

Judge Tomoko Akane, president of International Criminal Court, criticizes Russia for targeting the court’s prosecutors and judges over investigation into Putin, as well as Senator Lindsey Graham's threat to sanction the court over arrest warrants for Israelis.

Ukraine denies reports of race for nuclear weapons

German media alleges that Ukraine seeks a new deterrent amid growing fears that Trump will withdraw US support for the war against Russia.

Russian official:

'Russia is prepared to assist in reaching a deal in Lebanon'

An official in the Kremlin has confirmed reports that Russia would be involved in talks between Israel and Lebanon.

During conversation last week

Trump's warning to Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with the Russian President this past Thursday and cautioned him about Ukraine

Russia: Putin signs treaty with North Korea into law

Russia-North Korea treaty which includes mutual defense treaty is signed into Russian law by President Vladimir Putin.

'A brave man'

Putin congratulates Trump on election victory

In first public comments on US election, Russian President congratulates Trump on his victory and commends Trump’s courage during the assassination attempt against him last July.

Whither goes Putin... and what for?

Putin is playing with an Iranian version of the Trojan Horse. Opinion.

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

Zelensky:

A turning point in the Ukraine-Russia war?

Just over a week after first Ukrainian soldier sets foot on Russian soil, Moscow seems to be struggling to gain control.

Abbas backed by Vladimir Putin

PA chairman meets in Moscow with Russian President Putin, calls on the international community to force the two-state solution on Israel.

Report:

Putin asks Khamenei to show restraint after Haniyeh assassination

Russian President reportedly asks Iran's Supreme Leader to avoid causing harm to civilians as it responds to assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

Freed Jewish journalist asks to interview Vladimir Putin

Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was released last week from the Russian prison, wrote in his pardon request that he wishes to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.

What’s ahead: America or Amerika?

Putin and Xi perceive this period as one of American vulnerability. Op-ed.

Watch:

Biden mistakenly introduces Zelenskyy as 'President Putin'

President Biden introduces Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin" before correcting himself.

Putin dreams of Third Rome. It will be a Second Mecca

Six months after invading Ukraine in 2022, Putin signed a decree reinstating the Soviet-era “Mother Heroine” award, given to women with ten children. The first winner was Medni Kadyrova, wife of the Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov. Who is he trying to fool? Op-ed.

Russia, North Korea, sign mutual defense agreement

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin pays first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signs agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un that the countries will defend each other against attacks.

Putin lashes out at Israel:

'Complete elimination of the population in Gaza'

Russian President criticizes Israel over its operations in Gaza: What is currently happening in Gaza in response to the terrorist attack on Israel does not resemble a war at all.

Israel's population is 15 percent Russian. Where Is Putin?

Putin's manipulation of world attention towards Israel as a violator of human rights serves as a convenient distraction for Russia's own aggressive actions in Ukraine. Opinion.

Breaking a 200+ year record:

Putin sworn in for another term as President of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fifth term as President of Russia. At the end of his term he will have broken the record of one of the most prominent leaders of his country – Joseph Stalin.

Report:

Putin did not order Navalny killed

A new report contradicts the widespread presumption in the western world that Russian President Vladimir Putin had assassinated yet another political rival.

Putin acknowledges:

'Moscow terrorists are radical Islamists'

Russian President says the terrorists who killed 139 people at a suburban Moscow concert hall are “radical Islamists,” but again claims Ukraine could have played a role in the attack.

Expert on Russia:

Russia will not be a democracy for at least a generation

Prof. Mark Galeotti, British expert on Russia, said that even though Putin’s could be ousted, the country is not going to become a democracy in the coming generation.

Zelenskyy:

'Putin trying to shift the blame for Moscow attack'

Ukrainian President blasts Russian President who claimed that the four terrorists arrested for deadly attack on concert hall were traveling toward Ukraine.

US officials fear another shared Trump-Putin term

Numerous senior intelligence figures noted that if Donald Trump is reelected - as Putin recently was - he could easily begin putting Russian interests ahead of American ones.

Putin in victory speech:

'I agreed to swap Navalny before he died'

Russian President, as expected, headed towards landslide victory in presidential elections: No one will succeed in intimidating us.

Navalny's widow calls not to vote for Putin

The wife of the late Russian opposition leader has begun advocating against Putin herself, calling for Russians not to vote for him in the upcoming elections.

Former Defense Secretary:

Putin's next target after Ukraine

Leon Panetta claims that Putin will attempt to invade additional countries after Ukraine, and warns the USA to begin taking steps against such a scenario.

Putin:

'We have weapons that can strike Western targets'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued his most explicit threat so far to escalate the Ukraine War to a nuclear conflict if Western countries enter the fight.

After Navalny's death:

US sanctions more than 500 Russian targets

President Joe Biden says the measures aim to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home."

Biden lashes out at Putin during fundraiser

US President says Russian President is a "crazy SOB" as he warns about a possible threat of a nuclear conflict.

Same time as Navalny:

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain

Body of helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found riddled with bullets, run over the same week Russian opposition leader mysteriously died in prison. Suspects burned the car used in the assassination.

Navalny's wife blames Putin for her husband's death

Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Alexei Navalny, says she will pick up her husband’s mantle following his death in Russian prison.

Biden:

'Putin responsible for Navalny's death'

US President directly blames Russian President for the reported death in prison of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russian opposition leader dead in prison

Authorities claim Alexei Navalny went out for a walk, felt unwell, and died shortly thereafter.

Putin endorses Biden for president in 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters that he believed US President Joe Biden's experience and approach made him the better candidate for the upcoming elections.

Putin:

'Deal to free WSJ reporter can be reached'

Russian President says he believes a deal can be reached to free Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on charges of espionage since last year.

Putin:

'Russia working to free hostages held by Hamas'

Russian President meets leaders of local Jewish community, says Moscow achieved "specific results" in efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Putin lowers prison conditions to bolster enlistment

The Russian President has ordered amenities in prisons reduced to encourage convicts to join the army.

Hypocrisy:

Putin: 'The situation in Gaza is a catastrophe'

Russian President spoke on war in Ukraine and Gaza; said Western aid is starting to dry up: 'Free supplies for Ukraine about to run out.'

Netanyahu asks Putin to pressure Red Cross to visit hostages

Israeli PM criticizes Russia's support for Hamas in conversation with President Putin.

Hamas says it will free additional Russian citizens

Hamas says it will release additional hostages who hold Russian citizenship, 'as a gesture of appreciation to Putin.'

Report: Hamas to free Russian-Israel hostage at Putin's request

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to have interceded to secure the release of an additional Israeli with Russian citizenship.

Israel is Russia’s first and last line of defense

Russia will,one day, wake up to find its Sunni Southern Defense Line has become a nuclear Iran Offense force inside its defense line.Op-ed.

Report:

Hamas offers to trade Russian hostages for weapons

Terror group reportedly offers to release 8 Russian citizens kidnapped on October 7 in exchange for anti-aircraft weapons from Moscow.

Israel rebukes Russia over support for Gaza

A severe message has been delivered to Moscow that Russia's support for Gaza is unacceptable to Israel.

After talks with Iran and Syria: Putin calls Netanyahu

This is the first conversation between the two leaders since Netanyahu returned to the post of Prime Minister.

After honoring of Nazi:

Putin calls former Canadian House Speaker 'an idiot'

Russian President comments on incident in which Canada's Parliament celebrated veteran who had fought alongside the Nazis.

Clinton criticized Putin: 'It's a pity, Vladimir. Your fault'

Former US Secretary of State criticizes Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the invasion of Ukraine, subtly criticizing Donald Trump.

Prigozhin’s enigma and Putin's plans

Western confusion plays right into Putin's hands, as his Wagner Group continues to help Russia reach its foreign policy objectives. Op-ed.

President Zelenskyy:

'Many seats in the UN will be empty if Russia succeeds'

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy speaks to UN General Assembly to appeal for world support against the Russian invasion.

Putin:

'Jews following millennia-old traditions contribute to Russia'

Russian President sends message to Jewish community ahead of Rosh Hashanah, extol's community's contributions to Russian society.

Former President Bush:

'Putin once insulted my dog'

Former US President George W. Bush recalls meeting with Russian President in which Putin insulted his dog.

Ukraine blasts Putin after latest comments on Zelenskyy

Ukraine fires back after Putin said that the West put Zelenskyy in charge “to cover up the glorification of Nazism”.

Putin at it again:

'West put Jew in charge of covering up glorification of Nazism'

Russian President again makes controversial claim about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Jewish faith.

US warns:

Russia and North Korea to discuss arms negotiations

US says Kim will engage with Putin to continue actively advancing arms negotiations.