Vladimir Putin

Putin congratulates Donald Trump on his election victory in first public comments on U.S. vote

By Associated Press

The Kremlin earlier welcomed Trump’s claim that he could negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine “in 24 hours” but emphasized that it will wait for concrete policy steps.

On Ukraine’s front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump’s election

By Lori Hinnant, Yehor Konovalov, Associated Press

Trump, who has touted his good relationship with President Vladimir Putin and called the Russian leader "pretty smart" for invading Ukraine, has repeatedly criticized American backing of Ukraine.

North Korea’s top diplomat in Moscow for talks as Pyongyang sends troops to help the war on Ukraine

By Associated Press

Russia's top diplomat met his North Korean counterpart for talks amid reports that Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its military in the war in Ukraine.

What the U.S. election means for Russia, and how Putin views the candidates

By Associated Press

The election Tuesday carries significant stakes for the Kremlin.

North Korea’s foreign minister visits Russia as its troops train to fight in Ukraine

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

North Korea said its top diplomat is visiting Russia in another sign of their deepening relations as rival South Korea and Western nations expressed alarm at the North’s alleged deployment of thousands of troops to support Russia’s warfighting in Ukraine.

Course of Ukraine’s fight against Russia hangs on outcome of U.S. election

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

The decisions of the next U.S. president will determine the trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia’s invasion.

What to know about Elon Musk’s reported phone calls with Putin and why it matters

By David Klepper, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of major government contractor SpaceX and key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Putin hosts BRICS summit and Global South leaders with financial cooperation and expansion on agenda

By Associated Press

The three-day meeting in the city of Kazan attended by 36 countries showcases the failure of the U.S.-led efforts to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine.

What to know about the BRICS summit

By Associated Press

For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the three-day meeting offers a powerful way to demonstrate the failure of U.S.-led efforts to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine.