World Jun 05 What Putin's rejection of Ukraine's call for talks means for efforts to end Russia's war By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart
World Jun 05 Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face negotiation on the conflict, saying he sees “no point” in it. By Associated Press
World Jun 04 Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses against Ukraine's long-range drone strikes President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg. By James Jordan, Harriet Morris, Associated Press
World May 29 With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war Russia’s warning to carry out “consistent and systematic” missile strikes on Kyiv, accompanied by a call for evacuating foreign embassies from the capital, signals Vladimir Putin’s intention to expand Russia's barrage despite the heavy costs and potential international outrage. By Associated Press
World May 27 Zelenskyy asks Trump for more U.S. air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more American-made air defense ammunition to counter intensifying Russian ballistic missile attacks, Kyiv said Wednesday. By Associated Press
May 20 Watch 3:49 Xi hosts Putin in Beijing, cementing China-Russia alliance after Trump's visit By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Right on the heels of President Trump's state visit to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin stopped in Beijing for a meeting with his chief ally, Xi Jinping. As Nick Schifrin reports, they focused on economic issues and criticized the Trump… Continue watching
May 20 Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing By E. Eduardo Castillo, Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed their strategic ties and growing energy trade as they met in Beijing Wednesday only days after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to China. Continue reading
May 11 EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine. Continue reading
May 09 Moscow holds scaled-back Victory Day Parade under heavy security By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence in a victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Continue reading
May 08 What Russia's low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine By Daria Litvinova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Rumblings of unhappiness with some of the Kremlin’s wartime policies have put the spotlight on Vladimir Putin, who is due to make a speech on Saturday to mark Victory Day, commemorating victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago. Continue reading