Vladimir Putin

Trump banks on Putin ahead of US Congress elections, says Axios

The US leader launched a series of diplomatic concessions to Moscow and public defense of Russia following a phone call with Vladimir Putin on Friday. These moves come three weeks ahead of the congressional elections, raising risks for Republicans…

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Putin’s rhetoric at Valdai: an analysis of manipulative constructions

The speeches of Vladimir Putin at the Valdai Discussion Club are based on specific linguistic formulas that shift the responsibility for the unleashed war onto others. Analysts see signs of a criminal subculture in this rhetoric and a tool for…


Vladimir Putin calls proposal on mutual cessation of strikes with Ukraine meaningless

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has dismissed the initiative on the mutual cessation of strikes with Ukraine as meaningless. He made this statement at the Valdai forum, refusing to agree to such a truce.


Quote of the day: You know what I want from Zelensky? I want him to make a deal

I want him to make a deal with Putin, and I want Putin to make a deal with Zelensky. Donald Trump, President of the United States, September 26, 2026, RBC-Ukraine


Russian business forced to defend itself against Ukrainian drones

Private companies in Russia are increasingly forced to organize their own protection against Ukrainian drone strikes at their own expense. To ensure the safety of facilities, businesses are leasing air defense systems and hiring specifically trained…


Vladimir Putin Unlikely to Agree to a Winter ‘Energy Truce’

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War consider it highly unlikely that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will agree to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy system during the winter period. According to the experts, Russia will continue to use…