Ukraine steps up campaign to isolate Crimea and heap pressure on Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said an oil depot and military logistics facilities were targeted. The gas crisis comes amid power outages, which authorities have attributed to “technological disruptions” without linking them to the drone strikes. Mikhail Razvozhaev, the Russia-appointed governor of the city of Sevastopol, warned residents Sunday that streetlights will have to be turned … Read more

Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin

Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who have been detained for months without charges in a Siberian city, after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. raised concern for them in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Philippine officials said Saturday. The two dozen freed Filipinos were scheduled to arrive in Manila in two flights early Sunday, with … Read more

Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland

Russian artist and Kremlin critic Semyon Skrepetsky was shot dead Monday morning in Poland, officials said, in a killing that has shocked opposition activists and raised questions about whether his political work played a role in his death. Prosecutors identified the victim as 44-year-old Robert Kuzovkov, better known by his artistic name, Semyon Skrepetsky. He … Read more

Trump speaks with Putin and Zelenskyy as war in Ukraine rages on

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, as Trump marked his 80th birthday and the war in Ukraine remained a flashpoint ahead of this week’s G7 summit. Putin’s call with Trump lasted just under an hour, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, … Read more

Russia opens door to ‘new relationship’ with U.S. as Putin wrestles with Ukraine deadlock

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin looked out across a familiar scene on Friday — and a changing world. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The regimented ranks of government officials, business leaders and supporters who lined up to listen to the Russian leader speak … Read more

Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s invitation to meet face-to-face

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he sees “no point” in meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to end the war with Ukraine. On Thursday, Zelenskyy wrote a letter to Putin, the first public message he has sent to the Russian leader since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, in which he criticized … Read more

‘I see no point in meeting’: Putin dismisses Zelenskyy’s offer of talks

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing ‘I see no point in meeting’: Putin dismisses Zelenskyy’s offer of talks 01:21 UP NEXT New video shows apparent Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets in St. Petersburg 01:52 Huge attack on Ukraine leaves more than 20 dead 01:02 … Read more