Putin, Russia

Putin tells Russians at New Year that 'everything will be fine'
President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. At a time when many ordinary people are worried about rising prices and the central bank's 21% interest rate is squeezing businesses and homebuyers,
Putin Ally Predicts 'Year of Great Victory' for Russia
Putin has approved an expansion of military-patriotic educational programs as part of his "Year of the Defender of the Fatherland" policies and to this end, he said that the year will honor current servicemen, the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, as well as other veterans who fought for Russia.
Putin declares ‘everything will be fine’ despite Russia’s growing challenges
Unlike his remarks in 2022, his speech Tuesday did not mention Ukraine, omitting even his usual euphemism for the war as a “special military operation.”
Putin makes pledge to Russia’s soldiers in New Year address
Vladimir Putin made a pledge to Russia’s soldiers in his pre-recorded New Year address. In his address to the nation on Tuesday (31 December), the Russian President praised his country’s military in its war against Ukraine,
'Russia Won't Stop': Putin's Big Message To Zelensky, Trump & NATO On New Year
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the nation on New Year’s Eve and hails the country’s achievements. President Putin said Russians should be "proud" of what Russia had done during his quarter century in power.
After a quarter-century in power, Putin faces a new test: The return of Trump
This New Year’s Eve, Vladimir Putin is marking a quarter-century as Russia’s first man. While his grip on power appears more ...
Sanctions brought on by Putin’s war in Ukraine are taking a bite out of Russia’s New Year's salad
With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin ...
Kim's Closeness With Putin Tests North Korea's Alliance With China
Beijing has yet to announce the closing ceremony for its "Year of Friendship" with Pyongyang, a possible signal of ...
Putin is heavily sanctioned, but he still managed to travel a lot this year
The Russian president hobnobbed with world leaders and received a plethora of gifts, including a pair of hunting dogs.
2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here’s how it unfolded
The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war ...
Putin places shares in InBev's Russian entity in temporary management, decree says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has transferred shares in brewer AB InBev's Russian joint venture into temporary management, ...
Putin Hands Local Company Control of AB InBev’s Russian Unit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a local company control of Anheuser-Busch InBev’s joint venture, upending the ...
The biggest threat to Putin’s regime is Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin’s plan to outlast Joe Biden and an exhausted West has run into an unpleasant surprise – Donald Trump is ...
China, Russia always moving forward 'hand in hand', Xi tells Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Russia have always moved forward "hand in hand" on the right path, the official ...