Vladimir Putin

Putin accuses West of wanting Russians ‘to kill each other’ in mutiny

MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of wanting Russians to “kill…

China diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for US

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — Few expect Chinese President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy to yield breakthroughs in the Ukraine war. But in…

China’s Xi plays peacemaker on Russia visit

by Matthew Walsh President Xi Jinping heads to Russia on Monday hoping to deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine as China…

War crimes court issues Putin arrest warrant

by Danny Kemp HAGUE, NETHERLANDS — The International Criminal Court on Friday announced an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir…

US in pressure campaign to stop China from arming Russia

by Léon Bruneau WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES — The United States is “confident” that China is considering providing lethal materiel to…

Putin, Xi agree to jointly combat Afghanistan ‘threats’

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed their countries will step up efforts to counter…

Putin says he opposes mandatory COVID vaccinations

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he opposed introducing mandatory vaccinations in Russia despite a surge in coronavirus infections in the…

Biden vows to push Putin at summit to protect human rights

US President Joe Biden pledged Sunday to press Russian leader Vladimir Putin to uphold human rights when they meet in…