Vladimir Putin

A quick guide to past meetings between Putin and U.S. presidents

By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press

Bilateral meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterparts were a regular occurrence early in his tenure.

Trump's deadline for Russia arrives with little hope for peace on Ukraine war front lines

By Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into stopping the fighting have so far delivered no progress.

Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as the White House presses for a peace deal on Ukraine

By Dasha Litvinova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press

Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said a summit could possibly take place next week. A meeting would be a significant milestone.

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline, the Kremlin says

By Associated Press

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. A meeting between Putin and Witkoff lasted about three hours Wednesday. Neither side gave an immediate readout of the talks. …

Russia will no longer abide by self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles

By Associated Press

Russia has declared it's no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles.

18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe's security a priority

By Associated Press

Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of the money.

Russian parliament approves a bill punishing online searches for information deemed 'extremist'

By Associated Press

It’s not clear how authorities will track down violators.

Russian bill would punish online searches for information deemed to be 'extremist'

By Associated Press

Russian lawmakers have approved a bill that punishes online searches for information that is deemed “extremist,” the latest move by government authorities in their relentless crackdown on dissent.

Kremlin says Putin open to peace with Ukraine only after Russia's goals have been achieved

By Associated Press

Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions.