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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Russian President Vladimir Putin. He has been president since 2012, previously holding the position between 2000 and 2008.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in Moscow on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Putin not on Kremlin list for Ukraine talks in Turkey

Both Zelensky and Trump had urged the Russian leader to attend, but Moscow’s team will be led by hardline aide Vladimir Medinsky.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar urged to ‘seek justice’ for MH17 victims during Putin meeting

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Ukraine war

Zelensky demands Putin’s presence at Istanbul talks amid Trump’s peace push

Ukraine war

China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows ‘real limits’ of its leverage

Chinese officials said to have been ‘anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.

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After three years of war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s prepared to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin for “direct talks” in Turkey on Thursday. Photo: AP
SCMP Highlights

US-China talks in Geneva, why Indonesians are ‘flourishing’: 5 weekend reads

From China and the US’ trade talks in Geneva to why Indonesians are ‘flourishing’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Ukraine war

Opinion | Can the US convince China to really help with Ukraine?

China has gained strategically from Russia’s war. It has to be convinced that actively rebuilding Ukraine would bring even greater benefits.

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Ukraine war

Trump ‘starting to doubt’ that Ukraine will reach deal with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky said Ukraine welcomed peace talks but insisted there must be a full, temporary ceasefire first.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (centre), France’s President Emmanuel Macron (right) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) speak after laying bouquets of flowers as they visit the Wall of Heroes of the Nation, a memorial wall of fallen Ukrainian servicemen, in Kyiv on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Europe’s leaders call for Ukraine ceasefire in Kyiv visit

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss a 30-day ceasefire in the war.

US-China relations

Editorial | Talks in Russia send message to US ahead of key China meeting

Beijing refuses to be bullied in the eagerly awaited negotiations and has pledged with Moscow to defend multilateralism and oppose hegemony.

US-China relations

Yalta 2.0? Why Trump, Xi and Putin didn’t meet to carve up the world

The US president’s tariff war and his Ukraine policy are advancing China’s and Russia’s visions of a multipolar international order.

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Ukraine war

Budapest expels 2 after Ukraine says it uncovered Hungarian spy network

Kyiv said the two suspects were former members of Ukraine’s military who were recruited by a handler in Hungarian military intelligence.

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest in 2024. Hungary is part of the European Union and Nato, two blocs with which Kyiv is closely allied in Russia’s war in Ukraine, but relations between Kyiv and Budapest have often been fraught. Photo: Reuters
Russia

Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for ceasefire

China’s President Xi Jinping and other world leaders join Russia’s Vladimir Putin to watch military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.

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Russia

Watch: China’s president joins Putin at Russia Victory Day parade

President Xi Jinping a special guest at Moscow parade where military units from 13 countries, including China, were taking part.

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Ukraine war

Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president threatened to impose further sanctions if a truce is violated.

An explosion lights up the sky over Kyiv during a Russian missile and drone strike in Ukraine in April. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

China and Russia accuse US of raising nuclear war risk, vow to respond jointly

Statement decries US initiatives including expansion of security alliances, development of ‘Golden Dome’ and sharing of nuclear technology.

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Russian Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Kremlin on Thursday, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Germany in World War II. Photo: RIA Novosti via AP
China-Russia relations

China and Russia v the West in the geostrategic battle for WWII history

A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order.

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China-Russia relations

Video | Xi says China, Russia must stand up to power politics

The Chinese and Russian leaders opened talks in Moscow with pledge to defend the rights and interests of developing countries

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China-Russia relations

China, Russia have ‘special responsibility’ to stand up to power politics: Xi

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow for their first face-to-face talks this year.

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China’s President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin arrive for their talks at the Kremlin on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire begins as Ukraine reports violations

Temporary truce coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the World War II defeat of Nazi Germany.

Ukraine war

Vance says US thinks Russia asking too much to end Ukraine war

He also called for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, saying that it would otherwise be impossible for Washington to mediate.

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China-Russia relations

Xi Jinping’s Russia visit to strengthen bonds, test Europe relations

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

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A four-day visit this week to Russia by Chinese President Xi Jinping will include talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Germany

Germany’s Merz stresses European unity, defence on first Paris trip as chancellor

Merz and France’s Macron hope to give the relationship fresh impetus at a crucial time.

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Germany’s newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) and France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

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Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine trade air attacks ahead of Moscow parade

Kyiv authorities say at least two dead after drone debris hit Ukraine capital.

South China Sea

Opinion | To Lam – the pragmatic leader putting Vietnam on the geostrategic map

Little is known about Lam’s rise but he is already proving a deft diplomat and guardian of his country’s interest.

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To Lam has proved to be adept at balancing his country’s interests and ties with rival superpowers. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Russia relations

Opinion | How China became central to Russia’s Victory Day parade

Russia may have hoped to send the message that it is not isolated but the event’s list of expected attendees is not entirely convincing.

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2023. Photo: Sputnik/ Pool via Reuters
Ukraine war

Ukraine attacks power station amid reports of new offensive in Russia’s Kursk

Ukraine forces fighting in Russia’s Kursk region after Moscow said it had defeated incursion last month.

Ukraine war

Putin says West tried to provoke him into using nuclear weapons

The Russian president and his leadership have repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine and its allies.

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