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The latest news and top stories on the Kremlin. A prominent Moscow-based fortified complex, the Kremlin serves as the official seat of the Russian government and the President’s residence. Historically a fortress and religious centre, its main areas of focus now include state administration and cultural preservation. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe’s largest medieval fortress, it houses significant historical artefacts and architectural masterpieces, symbolising Russian power and statehood.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine last week. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

Zelensky details US-backed 20-point peace plan for Russia and Putin

Zelensky weighs land concessions to Putin in a US-backed deal, seeking a ceasefire and a demilitarised zone in Donetsk to end Russia’s war.

Ukraine war

No Ukraine ceasefire breakthrough despite ‘productive’ talks

Russia

Putin says West holds key to peace as Russia advances in Ukraine

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Ukraine war

Putin vows victory in Ukraine as US and Russia prepare for Miami talks

Russian leader boasts of battlefield gains in Ukraine while his envoys prepare to meet the Americans this weekend.

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. Photo: Tass via dpa
Ukraine war

Trump administration readies new sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal

The new measures could arrive this week, targeting the tankers and traders fuelling Putin’s war as peace talks reach a critical stage.

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Ukraine war

US officials say Washington agrees to give Ukraine security guarantees

‘Article 5-like’ security offer emerges at talks in Berlin in a bid to secure an end to the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine war.

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Europe fears hidden Russian threat in Trump-backed Ukraine peace plan

Europe worries a US plan for a demilitarised zone in the Donbas region may help Moscow to reinvade Kyiv.

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A Ukrainian soldier jumps down from a tank in Kharkiv, Ukraine, last month. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Over 1 million in Ukraine lose electricity after strikes on infrastructure

Kyiv and its allies say Moscow aims to cripple Ukraine’s power grid to deny residents access to light, heat and running water.

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Ukraine war

Proposals on territorial concessions by Ukraine sent to Trump: Merz

The German chancellor emphasised Ukrainian consent in peace talks amid diplomatic tensions.

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Trump blasts ‘decaying’ and ‘weak’ Europe, pushes Ukraine on elections

US president doubles down on criticism of key allies over immigration and said that Russia has the ‘upper hand’ in the Ukraine war.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House on Monday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Trump says next steps for Ukraine talks unclear after Putin meeting

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump adviser Jared Kushner had spent hours at the Kremlin with no breakthrough on ending the war.

A Ukrainian serviceman stands in church damaged by a Russian military strike in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka on Friday. Photo: Press Service of the 24th King Danylo Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces via Reuters
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China, Russia united against ‘Japanese militarism’ as Wang Yi, Shoigu meet

Chinese readout highlights resolve to counter ‘any attempts to revive fascism’ while Kremlin security chief warns of ‘hydra of militarism’.

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Ukraine war

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after Putin meets Trump envoys

Before the talks, the Kremlin chief warned European powers that if they wanted a war, Russia would defeat them.

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Ukraine war

US sees progress after latest Ukraine talks as Trump envoy heads to Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses optimism despite ‘delicate’ negotiations, with special envoy Steve Witkoff set to travel to Moscow.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US president Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Florida talks. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia’s Putin sets hardline condition for peace: Ukraine must cede land

Putin says Russia is seeking international recognition of occupied territories as the US pushes to end the nearly four-year Ukraine war.

A Ukrainian serviceman looks out for Russian combat drones near the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

US-backed peace plan for Ukraine drew from Russian document: sources

Russian ‘non-paper’ was key input for the 28-point plan, which has since been revised following talks between US and Ukrainian officials.

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Ukraine war

Zelensky ready to advance US-backed Ukraine plan as Trump softens on deadline

US president backs away from his initial November 27 peace plan deadline as he dispatches aides to see Putin and the Ukrainians.

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Zelensky says ‘sensitive issues’ of Ukraine plan to be discussed with Trump

US and Ukraine are seeking to narrow differences over a peace framework after Trump’s plan was seen as favouring Russia.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky during a phone call on Friday with the French president, British prime minister and German chancellor. Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via AFP
Ukraine war

‘Issues remain’: US-Ukraine talks advance, but Europe cautious on Russia deal

Trump hails ‘big progress’ in talks, while Germany confirms US plan was modified with Nato and territorial demands removed.

Ukraine war

Ukraine weighs dignity against US demands in Swiss peace talks to end Russia war

Trump’s controversial 28-point peace plan places territorial concessions and military limits on Kyiv, while also pledging never to join Nato.

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Ukraine war

Trump gives Ukraine Thursday deadline to accept peace deal with Russia

Zelensky says his country faces the ‘difficult choice’ of losing its dignity or risking the support of Washington, a major ally.

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Ukrainian servicemen fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system towards Russian troops near the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region in October. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Zelensky says ready to work with Trump on US plan to end Ukraine war

US-backed blueprint reportedly requires Ukraine to cede territory to Russia and significantly downsize its military.

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The US plan says Ukraine would have to limit its army to 600,000 troops. Photo: 127th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence via EPA
Ukraine war

Zelensky’s peace mission in Turkey overshadowed by deadly Russian strikes

Amid the ongoing attacks and new peace talks, Moscow declined to comment on a US media report of a secret Russian-US plan to end the war.

Russia

Putin and North Korea’s foreign minister discuss strengthening ties

Choe Son-hui, hosted by Putin, also conveyed North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s ‘brotherly regard’ and ‘warm wishes’ to the Russian president.

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Ukraine war

Russia targets Ukraine’s capital with drones as Putin heralds new missile

Kyiv endures another night of attacks as Moscow resists Western pressure to end the war.

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Local residents clean up glass from their broken windows following a drone attack in Kyiv. Photo: AFP
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US sanctions Russian oil giants over Ukraine war as Trump’s patience snaps

US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil follow Russia’s rejection of an immediate ceasefire and the collapse of a planned Trump-Putin summit.

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A T-shirt with images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump for sale at a gift shop in Moscow. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Trump says Ukraine talks with Putin off for now, doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’

Decision follows a call between top US and Russian diplomats that reaffirmed Moscow’s opposition to an immediate Ukraine ceasefire.

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Ukraine war

Europe, Ukraine prepare plan to end war, proposing peace board headed by Trump

The US president had originally planned to meet Russia’s Putin for talks in Hungary, but plans for the Budapest summit are now on hold.

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