Also known as: President Putin · Russian President Vladimir Putin · President Vladimir Putin · Russian leader Vladimir Putin
Russian President who, in 2026, signaled possible Ukraine peace talks while continuing military operations and calling for a sovereign-based global order.
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Joy Online
… Days earlier, Kyiv had attacked the outskirts of the same city – some 1,000km (620 miles) from Ukraine – as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship forum was getting started, sending a large plume of black smoke over the city’s skyline. …
Zelensky arrives in UK for Downing Street talks with European leadersJoy Online
… Days earlier, Kyiv had attacked the outskirts of the same city – some 1,000km (620 miles) from Ukraine – as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship forum was getting started, sending a large plume of black smoke over the city’s skyline. …
Zelensky criticises ‘vile’ Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talksJoy Online
… It comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said there was no point in meeting Zelensky, who had called for direct talks to end the war. …
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls ‘unprecedented’Joy Online
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations. …
Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warJoy Online
Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war. …
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinJoy Online
… The visit comes weeks after Xi received US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing – two countries that loom large over Pyongyang’s foreign policy. …
Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North KoreaJoy Online
Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war. …
Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinJoy Online
… Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the occupation of Crimea in 2014. In the four years since Russia’s invasion began, Ukraine has developed a booming defence sector. …
Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied CrimeaJoy Online
… Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to address attendees on Friday. “Important facilities on Russian territory were hit last night,” Zelensky wrote on X, sharing a video of black smoke rising above St Petersburg. …
Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of UkraineJoy Online
… As dawn broke black plumes of smoke rose over Russia’s second city, where Vladimir Putin is due to address the financial event on Friday. …
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opensRussia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people including children, with the heaviest toll in Pryluky where a residential building was destroyed. President Zelenskiy described it as one of the most "vile strikes," involving 70 missiles in total, and said it coincided with Russian President Putin's birthday.
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Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people including children, with the heaviest toll in Pryluky where a residential building was destroyed. President Zelenskiy described it as one of the most "vile strikes," involving 70 missiles in total, and said it coincided with Russian President Putin's birthday.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Vladimir Putin said Russia will use all weapons at its disposal if Kaliningrad comes under direct attack, insisting Moscow is responding to Western statements about preparing for war in 2029 or 2030. Russia has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the Baltic exclave, warning it would use nuclear weapons if the West cut off Kaliningrad from the rest of Russia.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
With pro-Putin legislators now dominant in Russia's parliament after recent elections, Putin appears prepared to continue the full-scale invasion of Ukraine despite battlefield losses and economic damage. Russian media suggests Moscow is emboldened by Ukraine's shortage of air defence missiles and expects intensified strikes this winter.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, and said he ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. He said France had been targeted by such attacks in recent weeks and that Russia's intent is to intimidate Europe and break support for Ukraine.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted leaders from the Brics group, including China, Russia, Iran, the UAE, and South Africa, in Delhi this weekend. Though India successfully brought these geopolitically diverse nations together—despite histories of border disputes and the ongoing Iran-Middle East conflict—the summit exposed tension over achieving consensus on a new global order.
17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Andrei Fursenko, aide to Russia's President, told the International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg that critical thinking and trust in reputation are essential safeguards against unreliable information in the "post-truth era" as artificial intelligence and the internet shape how people access information.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina confirmed that two nights of their May wedding in the Bahamas were paid for by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, described as a Putin ally, in what the couple called a generous gift. Ethics watchdogs said accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from someone associated with a foreign head of state raises conflict-of-interest concerns, though it is legal for the private citizen to accept such gifts.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited young leaders from around the world to participate in projects in Russia, framing the invitation as part of Moscow's broader advocacy for international relations based on sovereign equality, fairness, and mutual respect. In his September 13 address to the 2026 International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg, Putin said Russia welcomed young people interested in contributing to projects in the country, whether in Russia or in their home nations.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a more equitable global order in which every country is free to determine its own development path without external interference, placing national sovereignty, equality and access to essential resources at the centre of his vision for international cooperation.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Young artists aged 18–35 from 100 countries are showcasing works at an international art exhibition during the International Festival of Youth 2026 in Ekaterinburg, Russia, held September 11–17, 2026. The exhibition, organised by ANO Tavrida Art and the Union of Russian Artists, selected entries based on artistic merit and ability to reflect themes of homeland, culture, tradition, history, people, and landscapes.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An exhibition titled "Catastrophe of Memory. Neo-Nazism in the 21st Century" opened on September 13 at the International Festival of Youth 2026 in Ekaterinburg, examining the history of Nazism and what organisers describe as the resurgence of neo-Nazi ideology in the modern world. The festival has attracted participants from 191 countries.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the 2026 International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg on September 13, calling on young people worldwide to work together towards building a more open and equitable international system. He argued that young people have an opportunity to influence global affairs amid rapid technological and social change.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A Russian drone hit a train near the Ukraine-Poland border at Yahodyn station shortly after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and top European security officials had passed through on a different train. Ukraine's state railway company said the diplomatic train had left earlier than scheduled due to threats of Russian strikes, and passengers on the struck train were evacuated 15 minutes before impact with no casualties reported.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indian Prime Minister Modi hosted a BRICS summit in Delhi where leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Iran's president gathered to discuss becoming "rule-shapers" rather than "rule-takers" in global affairs. The meeting provided a platform to reassess relationships amid the Iran-Middle East conflict, though reaching agreement on a new global order proved difficult.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian forces breached Russia's Kursk region in August 2024, overrunning more than 777 sq km of territory and leaving more than 300 Russians missing according to the local governor, with some 2,000 people estimated to have remained in settlements captured by Ukraine's military.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Participants in the 2026 International Festival of Youth planted 50 trees near Ural Federal University in Ekaterinburg, Russia, in an initiative called the "Alley of the Cultural Code" designed as a lasting legacy of the event. The planting brought together young festival participants, government officials, and representatives of major companies and organisations, with Russian officials describing the trees as a multi-generational memorial to the young people who attended the festival.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A UN official warned that Ukraine faces its toughest winter since Russia's full-scale invasion, with risk of "humanitarian catastrophe" if Russian attacks cut off power and water access. Russia has intensified aerial attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, while both countries deny deliberately targeting civilians.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump's top envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to hold talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, carrying a proposal from Trump. The envoys plan to travel to Kyiv on Sunday, and both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt strikes on each other's capitals for three days during the delegation's visit.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, with support from countries including the U.S. and China. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he expected a "new dynamic" in peace efforts, marking rare optimism from either side after four and a half years of conflict.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin responded ambiguously when asked whether Moscow might strike military facilities in the UK in response to British arms supplies to Ukraine, saying "That's a secret. A military secret." The analysis characterises this as psychological pressure from the Kremlin to discourage UK support for Ukraine and suggests Russia may be escalating hybrid operations in Europe.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
EU Commission President von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Rutte said the alliance will respond faster and better to what von der Leyen called a "new escalation on European Union soil directly attributed to Russia," after Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport in August. Russia has rejected the accusations.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and surrounding region killed at least 12 people and injured 20, including two children; six of the casualties were railway workers after a depot was hit. The strikes targeted military and energy facilities, according to Russia, which reported one person killed in Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Germany has attributed a drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany in August to Russia, citing equipment examination and intelligence findings. In response, German officials announced the closure of the Russian consulate in Bonn and termination of the Russian House contract in Berlin, along with tighter entry controls for Russian nationals.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures both fell 0.3% on Friday, on track to end the week lower (Brent down 5.3%, WTI down 4.3%), despite a Wall Street Journal report that the Trump administration has no interest in reviving a June memorandum of understanding with Iran.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine wants peace but will not surrender to Russia at any price, during Independence Day celebrations marked by visits from foreign leaders including British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and European Council President Antonio Costa. The gathering also discussed Ukraine's requests for air defence systems and British support for long-range missile production.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian drone strikes have hit warehouses of Russia's second-largest online retailer, Ozon, in the southern regions of Krasnodar, Dagestan, Stavropol and Adygea, causing fires and injuries. Russia's defence ministry said three children were killed in Krasnodar in the attack, while Putin said Russia would retaliate against Ukrainian economic targets.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian skydiver Sergey Boytcov completed a jump from a hot-air balloon at 11,551 metres, surpassing the previous world record of 10,060 metres set by Polish extreme athletes. The feat, undertaken for Russia's 2026 International Festival of Youth, included a free-fall speed exceeding 500 kilometres per hour and lasted seven minutes and 19 seconds before safe parachute deployment.
23 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian petrol stations across Moscow and other parts of the country are experiencing long queues following Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, causing "unscheduled repairs" and reducing refining capacity. Authorities describe this as the second wave of a fuel crisis, with some stations running out of fuel and motorists unable to find alternatives.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime presidential elections, saying "democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia." His dismissal last month—six months into his tenure—has sparked protests and is seen as the largest challenge to Zelensky's presidency since Russia's full-scale invasion four and a half years ago.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi criticized Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup (known in Japan as Etorofu), one of four islands in the Kuril chain claimed by both Russia and Japan, calling it "absolutely unacceptable" and saying it has worsened Japanese sentiment towards Russia. The territorial dispute over the Kurils has persisted for decades and remains the primary obstacle to a post-World War Two peace treaty between the countries.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →