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Moscow tells Europe to pick an envoy if it wants a seat at the table
Moscow tells European nations to select an envoy in order to secure participation in upcoming Ukraine peace talks.
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Putin proposes 'humanitarian mission' in contested Kostiantynivka, says demining is necessary
Vladimir Putin proposes a humanitarian mission and ceasefire in contested Kostiantynivka, sparking international coverage.
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US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for high-level meetings with Vladimir Putin concerning Ukraine peace talks.
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The Kremlin can hide the death toll. It can’t hide the graves.
Coverage from POLITICO.eu examines how the Kremlin conceals official death tolls while physical graves remain visible.
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Russia: Independent Novaya Gazeta shuts its Moscow newsroom
Russia's most prominent independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta has closed its Moscow newsroom after three decades, citing sustained government pressure.
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The Kremlin call: How talking to Putin exposed Europe’s deepest rift over Ukraine
A phone call between Finland's president and Vladimir Putin has split European leaders over whether dialogue with Moscow advances or undermines Ukraine's position.
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Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections
European officials will join U.S.-brokered Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi this week despite Kremlin objections to EU participation.
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Jared Kushner’s European security plan isn’t convincing Europe
Jared Kushner’s European security plan faces skepticism as diplomatic talks shape up between the US, Ukraine, and Russia.
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US Proposes New European Security Framework
The White House has outlined a broader European security plan ahead of upcoming Ukraine peace talks, sparking intense international debate.
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Russia confirms new Ukraine peace talks as Melania Trump prepares to host ceasefire meeting
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Oleshky humanitarian operation credited to Melania Trump was actually negotiated by Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies, Le Monde reports
A dispute has emerged over who brokered the evacuation of residents from Oleshky following reports that intelligence agencies, not Melania Trump, led the deal.
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Putin open to phone call with Zelensky, Ukraine suspects a Kremlin trap
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‘They killed us’: Russia’s last independent newspaper falls silent amid pressure from Kremlin
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The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
Russia's last fiercely independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, announces its final closure under intense Kremlin pressure.
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Norwegian prime minister denies Putin lectured him and Finnish president on medieval Slavs during call
Nordic leaders spark a fresh peace effort as the Norwegian prime minister denies being lectured by Vladimir Putin on medieval Slavs.
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After months dithering, Europe shows it's ready for talks with Russia
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Donald Trump Jr. Hunted In Mongolia With Russian Oligarch Umar Kremlev Who Bankrolled His Wedding, Report Says
Donald Trump Jr. faces mounting scrutiny following reports of a hunting trip with Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev.
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Inside Donald Trump Jr’s Mongolian hunting trip with a Kremlin-linked businessman
Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Mongolia with a Kremlin-linked businessman draws scrutiny across global outlets.
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'Putin's paranoia' — New air defenses appear around Russian president's Valdai residence, analysis shows
Open-source intelligence analysis reveals a significant expansion of air defense installations protecting Russian president Vladimir Putin's Valdai residence.
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Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat to student led movement in parliamentary election
Aleksandar Vucic has conceded defeat in Serbia's parliamentary election to a student-led protest movement, sparking seismic political shifts in Belgrade.
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In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges
4 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The Kremlin wants Russian media to call attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘Putin strikes.’ The inspiration? Stalin.
7 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Kremlin warned Germany after Leipzig airport sabotage that it won’t be the last attack, WSJ reports
Kremlin warnings following Leipzig airport sabotage have raised alarms across European aviation and NATO security.
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EU probes pro-Kremlin disinformation around French riots
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Pope has called Putin to request supplies and evacuation for occupied city of Oleshky
Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation regarding humanitarian needs in the occupied city of Oleshky.
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Trump aide spars with Loomer over Zelensky
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Zelensky says strikes on Ukraine infrastructure 'Putin's answer' to Trump on energy ceasefire
Zelensky calls Russian strikes on Ukraine infrastructure an answer to Trump on the energy ceasefire.
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Putin relayed Iran war proposal to Trump, Kremlin says
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Ex-German Chancellor Schröder attends Putin's birthday bash
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder attended Vladimir Putin's birthday celebration at the Russian president's home.
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France fires upgraded nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time
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Vladimir Putin and the pariah problem
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Estonia moves troops closer to Russian border amid shift in strategic thinking
Estonia is relocating military forces toward the Russian border as part of a new "active defense" strategy to counter growing invasion threats.
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Russia Warns Envoys of ‘Mortal Danger’ as Strikes on Kyiv Loom
Russia has warned foreign diplomats and citizens of 'mortal danger' in Kyiv as Moscow pledges to continue massive strikes on the city.
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‘Fatal point of no return’: Putin warns against use of nukes amid global tensions
Vladimir Putin warns of a 'fatal point of no return' regarding nuclear weapons as global tensions rise and international conflicts persist.
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Kanye West's sold-out Russia concerts cancelled, organizers confirm
Kanye West's sold-out concerts in Russia are officially cancelled following a stadium dispute and organizer confirmations.
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Estonia blames Russia for arson at defence company supplying Ukraine
Estonia blames Russia for an arson attack on a military robotics firm supplying Ukraine, while the Kremlin denies the allegations.
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Russia Threatens Ukraine to 'Pay the Price' as Drones Rain Down on Civilian Infrastructure
The Kremlin has warned that Ukraine is 'paying the price' as Russian drones target civilian infrastructure following reported Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
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Another sweeping victory, but what will paranoid Putin do with it?
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Kremlin pressures Russian businesses to pay for drone defences
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Europe frets as the Kremlin pushes the limits of its hybrid warfare
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Putin claims rights of Russian speakers are being violated in the Baltic states but says Russia is not preparing for war in Europe
Vladimir Putin denies plans for war in Europe while alleging human rights violations against Russian speakers in the Baltic states.
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Overwhelmed by Ukraine’s Drones, Russia Tells Businesses to Defend Themselves
Russian authorities are shifting air defense responsibilities onto private businesses amid intensifying Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Kremlin condemns EU transfer of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as illegal ‘theft’
The Kremlin has denounced the European Union's plan to transfer profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, labeling the action as illegal theft.
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Putin Humiliated as Kremlin’s War Talk Turns to Survival
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Rosneft billions fed Kremlin-backed money laundering network
Coverage reveals Rosneft billions funded a vast Kremlin-backed money laundering network designed to evade Western sanctions.
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Russia fabricates Dobropillia encirclement to strengthen its case for Kyiv’s capitulation at UN
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Kremlin says UN Security Council should add new permanent members, keep veto power that Erdogan urged scrapping
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Kremlin claims Russia ‘no threat’ in response to Le Pen and Bardella
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Kremlin-backed forgery scheme moved $6.9bn through global banks
A Kremlin-backed forgery scheme funneled $6.9 billion through major international banks using forged documents and exploited Swift controls.
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The Race to Succeed Putin Has Begun
6 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Early returns in Russia’s parliamentary election show the main Kremlin party leading
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Le Pen condemns Russia over seizure of European companies’ assets
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The Kremlin Has Put Lots of Veterans on the Ballot. Could It Backfire?
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Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia wraps up its first wartime parliamentary election amid Kremlin dominance and opposition dissent.
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50+ Drones Hit Russia’s Rostov Region Overnight, Airbase Reportedly Targeted
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Kremlin seizes Nestlé’s assets in Russia as crackdown on private business grows
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Putin targets Nestle's Russian business as Kremlin tightens grip on Western assets
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Russia votes in wartime parliamentary election set to secure the Kremlin’s power
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Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy
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Kremlin And Kyiv Have Escalated Energy War To Alarming New Stage
Kremlin and Kyiv escalate their ongoing energy war as reciprocal strikes target critical infrastructure across multiple regions.