Dmitry Peskov

Sergei Ivanov, a former Russian defense minister and Putin ally, has died at 73.

Russia denied a Wall Street Journal report claiming Moscow pressured Belarus to intensify its Ukraine war role, threatening reduced financial support. The Kremlin dismissed the allegations while Ukraine's president alleged Belarus hosted Russian drone relay stations directing strikes on Ukrainian territory.

Russia claims nuclear weapons are the sole deterrent preventing global war following New START's February expiration, raising fresh arms race concerns amid stalled U.S.-Russia treaty negotiations and Putin's repeated nuclear threats over Ukraine.

Peskov rules out Ukraine ceasefire talks with Europe as it is a party to the war

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy demanded Belarus remove Russian relay stations within a week or Ukraine would do it itself, as Kyiv intensifies pressure on Belarus's oil supply to Russia amid ongoing conflict escalation.

The Kremlin praised Russian air defenses after Ukraine's record drone attack on Moscow destroyed a major oil refinery, killing an eight-year-old girl and wounding 17 others, though reports suggest Russian air defense missiles may have caused some damage.

Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg's oil terminal and naval base on the eve of Putin's economic forum demonstrate Ukraine's deepening strike capability and undermine Putin's efforts to portray the four-year conflict as distant from Russian civilian life.

Russia strikes Ukraine, killing three, after Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow killed a child.

Kremlin announces US President Trump's envoy and son-in-law will visit Russia soon.

G7 leaders reaffirmed commitment to a free, open Indo-Pacific region at their France summit, opposing coercive actions in disputed seas while expressing grave concern over North Korea's nuclear programs and pledging unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty amid ongoing Russian conflict.

G7 leaders endorsed a US-Iran nuclear deal and pledged enhanced military support for Ukraine, including air defense systems and energy assistance, while strengthening sanctions against Russia during their France summit.

Trump signals increased sanctions on Russia after meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy at the G7 summit.

A peace deal for Ukraine is an illusion due to Russia's unclear demands.

British Royal Marines commandos boarded a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, seizing 704,962 barrels of sanctioned crude to disrupt Moscow's war funding, escalating Western efforts alongside French operations targeting Russia's shadow fleet.

Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil facilities including a major trans-shipment hub near Novorossiysk and sites in occupied Crimea, while the EU proposed 80 new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex, with existing sanctions costing Moscow an estimated 1.2 to 1.5 trillion dollars.

Ukrainian drones struck a St. Petersburg oil terminal, setting it ablaze ahead of Putin's economic forum appearance, as both sides escalate long-range attacks in the four-year-old war with no resolution in sight.

Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, embarrassing Putin ahead of an economic forum, as both Russia and Ukraine escalate long-range attacks over four years into their conflict with no end visible.

Russia reported intercepting 660 Ukrainian drones overnight across 13 regions, marking one of Kyiv's largest strike campaigns that strains Russian air defenses and energy infrastructure while fueling Moscow speculation about potentially involving Belarus in the conflict.

Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that nuclear weapons are the sole deterrent preventing global war, as the New START treaty between Russia and the United States expires in February 2026, leaving no nuclear arms control agreement in place.

Kremlin comments on Crimea's fuel situation, saying authorities are working to minimize the impact of Ukrainian attacks.

A Ukrainian drone attack hits a Moscow oil refinery, bringing the war closer to home.

Estonian Foreign Minister warns that Putin exploits escalation fears and false diplomatic hopes to divide Western unity, while Europe should support Ukraine as a security provider rather than serve as neutral mediator.

Russia taking necessary ‘measures to mitigate’ impact of Ukraine's drone strikes

Russia strikes Ukraine, killing three, after a Ukrainian drone attack killed a child in Moscow.

Russia remains open to negotiations with European countries without ultimatums, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

At their 52nd summit in France, G7 leaders reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region, opposing unilateral status quo changes and addressing North Korea's nuclear programs, while pledging unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and military capabilities.

NATO “Not Naive” About China’s Reported Training of Russian Troops, Rutte Says

Russia's Kremlin invited Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Moscow for "serious" peace talks, while stating no official communication channels currently exist between the nations, as diplomatic efforts intensify amid renewed international engagement on the conflict.

Russian central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina, credited with stabilizing Russia's economy amid Ukraine war sanctions, has not appeared publicly for three weeks, sparking speculation about her potential resignation before her term ends next year.

British Royal Marines intercepted a Russian tanker carrying 705,000 barrels of sanctioned oil in the English Channel, disrupting Moscow's shadow fleet operations that fund its Ukraine war, echoing French naval actions against similar vessels.

Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev wins Sydney Film Festival prize with Minotaur.

Ukraine and Russia exchanged strikes across multiple regions, injuring dozens and killing one person, while Ukraine advanced EU membership negotiations after the European Commission opened first accession talks with Kyiv and Moldova.

Putin says Russian air defenses will be strengthened after Ukrainian drone attacks

Ukraine and allies ready for 'full unconditional' 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says

Russia denied pressuring Belarus into wider Ukraine involvement while Belarus blamed Western NATO expansion, amid escalating tensions over Belarus's strategic role supplying Russian fuel and hosting military infrastructure critical to Moscow's operations.

Russian Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared at a Moscow policy forum that nuclear deterrence remains the sole tool preventing global war, as the New START treaty between Russia and the United States expired in February without renewal or replacement.

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of interfering in Belarus' internal affairs and violating its sovereignty.

Russia rejects Ukraine's peace conditions, seeking full capitulation and fulfillment of maximalist demands.

Russia's Kremlin spokesman said Friday the nation welcomes dialogue with Europe but rejects ultimatums, as the EU cautiously reopens diplomatic channels after largely suspending contact since Ukraine's 2022 invasion, amid ongoing drone strikes and sanctions deadlock.

Kremlin claims air defenses showed ‘high performance’ during Ukraine’s drone attack on Moscow, urges public to watch ‘impressive’ footage of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities

Ukraine's intensive drone strikes on Russian refineries and supply routes have damaged a major Moscow facility supplying 40 percent of capital fuel, causing rationing in Crimea and straining Russia's energy sector amid increasing military pressure.

Kremlin acknowledges Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, vows to continue strikes on Ukraine.

Putin hosts unprecedented Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, strengthening energy partnerships with Southeast Asian nations amid Middle East conflict, weakening Western isolation efforts while advancing Moscow's Great Eurasian Partnership concept.

Russian President Putin hosts Southeast Asian leaders in Kazan for their first summit since Ukraine's invasion, seeking to strengthen energy partnerships and counter Western isolation through proposed Great Eurasian cooperation framework.

Zelenskyy and G7 leaders meet to persuade Trump to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Kremlin urges Ukraine to negotiate peace settlement rather than ceasefire during Easter

British Royal Marines intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, seizing 704,962 barrels of crude to disrupt Moscow's war funding, marking Britain's first such operation and aligning with French efforts against Russia's shadow fleet.

Exiled Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev wins Sydney Film Festival prize with Minotaur.

Putin vows revenge after Ukraine attack kills at least 6, wounds dozens at student dorm

Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks