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Zelensky offers Ukraine elections for 60-day ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine would organize elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefire. Zelensky also offered to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries in exchange for Moscow ceasing strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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Politics · UkraineKremlin says no date set for Putin-Trump call
The Kremlin has stated that no date has been agreed for a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Trump had previously announced that a call was scheduled to take place 'very soon'. The discussion was expected to touch on a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia.
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Politics · RussiaAnna Politkovskaya murder: 20 years on, client remains unknown
Twenty years after the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, the identity of the person who ordered her killing remains unknown. Politkovskaya, known for her critical reporting on the Chechen War and human rights abuses, was shot dead in Moscow on October 7, 2006, which was also Vladimir Putin's birthday.
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Politics · UkraineErdogan and Putin Discuss Black Sea Safety and Ukraine Contacts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone. They discussed bilateral relations, regional issues, and Black Sea navigational safety. Erdogan also reiterated Turkey's willingness to help initiate direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaRussian billionaires donated 471 billion rubles to state budget
Russian billionaires contributed 471 billion rubles, approximately $5.6 billion, to the Russian state budget in 2026. These contributions, described as voluntary, represented about 1 percent of the state budget and followed a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineZelensky claims Putin ordered military to ignore war rules
Volodymyr Zelensky claims Vladimir Putin ordered Russian military leaders to disregard the rules of war, citing intercepted communications. The Ukrainian president made the assertion in an interview with the Financial Times, which was conducted in a Kyiv school bomb shelter.
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Politics · United StatesZelensky says he would visit Moscow 'on a rocket'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to a Russian journalist's question about visiting Moscow by saying he would go "on a rocket." The exchange occurred on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated the remark was not interpreted as a refusal.
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Politics · RussiaKremlin: No decision yet on Putin-Trump meeting at G20
The Kremlin has stated it is premature to discuss a potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the G20 summit in December. Russia has received an invitation for Putin to attend the summit in Miami and will consider it, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
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Politics · RussiaPutin: Record election turnout shows support for authorities
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that record voter turnout in the recent parliamentary elections demonstrated public support for the authorities' agenda and the armed forces. The ruling United Russia party maintained its majority in the national parliament.
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Russians abroad vote in parliamentary election amid war dissent
Russians living outside their country voted on the final day of a parliamentary election. Many described the act as a moral duty and a futile protest against President Putin and the war in Ukraine, with some expressing deep pessimism about Russia's future.
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Politics · UkraineKremlin tells Zelensky to visit Moscow for Putin meeting
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can travel to Moscow if he wishes to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Peskov reiterated a previous offer from Putin that Zelensky could fly to Moscow.
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Politics · ChinaKremlin says Trump, Putin and Xi may meet at APEC summit in Shenzhen
Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that a trilateral summit of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping could be held on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in Shenzhen on 18‑19 November 2026. The idea was discussed during a phone call on 8 September, but no outlet confirmed Trump’s attendance.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionPutin Accuses Germany of Fabricating Evidence in Drone Incident
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaPutin cancelled CIA meeting after learning message content
Vladimir Putin was prepared to meet with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, but cancelled the meeting upon learning the content of Ratcliffe's message. The CIA chief met with Russian intelligence heads and urged Russia to end the war due to deteriorating conditions.
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Politics · RussiaPutin and Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend a two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan starting August 31. The meeting, hosted by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, will also include leaders from Iran and India, among others. The summit takes place amid ongoing international conflicts and trade disputes.
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