Trump proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in push to end Ukraine war US president says security guarantees for Kyiv could be provided by European countries with ‘coordination’ by Washington Al Jazeera · Aug 19, 2025
What’s at stake for Russia’s Putin in the US election? Trump’s first term showed that while a win for him could help Russia in Ukraine, it would bring its own challenges, too. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2024
Free speech and ‘homeland’: Moscow's ‘opportunistic’ response to Telegram boss Durov’s arrest Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said relations with France are at their “lowest” level following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at an airport outside Paris on Saturday. The arrest has prompted a stream of condemnations from those in power in Russia – even though the Kremlin… France 24 · Aug 27, 2024
Andrei Belousov: Putin picks trusted technocrat to run defence ministry Loyalist economist who ‘thinks years ahead’ inherits Kremlin’s biggest challenge as it prepares for the long haul in Ukraine The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations. Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024
Hard void to fill: Navalny’s death poses challenges for Russian opposition The anti-corruption campaigner and opposition leader leaves a legacy of ‘the struggle for Russia’s better future’. Al Jazeera · Feb 18, 2024
Recapping the revolt in Russia, through the words of 4 presidents and a mutinous warlord The dramatic rebellion by a mercenary warlord in Russia that challenged President Vladimir Putin was punctuated by dramatic language of the key protagonists – and some long silences The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2023
‘Spitting on soldiers’ graves’: Russians react to Wagner mutiny Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has angered Putin supporters as he stages mutiny against military command. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023
Hundreds of thousands flee Russia and Putin’s ‘two wars’ Some 200,000 Russians have left their homes and jobs, fearful of being persecuted for opposing Putin’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2022