At G20, Putin leads attack on western liberalism
June 30, 2019 | 11:11
OSAKA, Japan: Russian President Vladimir Putin has used a global summit founded on liberal ideas to attack them in a demonstration of Moscow's apparent confidence amid international discord.
Putin says MH17 probe shows 'no proof' of Russia's guilt
June 21, 2019 | 12:04
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Jun 20) the international community had failed to provide any evidence that Moscow was behind the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in which 298 people died.
Putin says Russia prepared to drop START nuclear arms treaty
June 07, 2019 | 09:27
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Jun 6) Russia was prepared to drop a nuclear weapons treaty with the US and warned of "global catastrophe" if Washington keeps dismantling an international arms control regime.
Putin fast-tracks Russian citizenship for more Ukrainians
May 02, 2019 | 08:49
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree fast-tracking Russian citizenship for more Ukrainians, a controversial new move expected to deepen the crisis between the two countries.
Ukraine seeks UN action over Russian passports move
April 26, 2019 | 09:50
Ukraine on Thursday (Apr 25) appealed to the UN Security Council to take action to oppose a decision by President Vladimir Putin to grant Russian passports to Ukrainians living in eastern areas controlled by pro-Moscow separatists.
Putin tells Kim he wants to support 'positive' efforts on Korean peninsula
April 25, 2019 | 12:38
Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday (Apr 25) that he supports ongoing efforts to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and wants to boost economic ties.
Kim woos Putin as North Korean labourers toil in Russia
April 23, 2019 | 15:55
While North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is wined and dined with Vladimir Putin in Russia this week, around 10,000 of his citizens will be labouring around the country to earn money for his government.
Putin and Kazakh leader discuss military, nuclear cooperation
April 04, 2019 | 10:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakhstan's new president discussed on Wednesday (Apr 3) boosting political and military cooperation as the two leaders met after the shock resignation of strongman Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Putin to give annual address as popularity slides
February 20, 2019 | 12:45
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual state of the nation address on Wednesday (Feb 20) as he faces an unprecedented fall in his approval ratings.
Putin, Abe hold summit to break island impasse
January 22, 2019 | 15:55
Russia and Japan's leaders meet for talks in Moscow Tuesday (Jan 22) over the disputed island chain that has long prevented a peace treaty to end World War II. But recent rhetoric has dampened hopes of a breakthrough.
Ukraine leader vows to bring home sailors captured by Russia
December 05, 2018 | 10:05
KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met on Tuesday (Dec 4) with families of Ukrainian sailors captured by Moscow, vowing to do everything in his power to bring them home.
Trump sets up stormy G20 with Putin snub
November 30, 2018 | 13:00
Trump called off Saturday's bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the G20 minutes following Russia's seizure of three Ukrainian ships.
Putin says Russia 'satisfied' with oil prices at US$60
November 29, 2018 | 16:49
Russia is happy with the current oil price level of around US$60 per barrel, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (Nov 28), despite a recent dramatic oil price slump on global oversupply worries.
Putin defends 'lawful' seizure of Ukrainian ships
November 29, 2018 | 09:32
In his first extensive remarks since the confrontation at sea on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said it had been orchestrated by Kiev as a "provocation".
Ukrainian president warns of threat of 'full-scale war' with Russia
November 28, 2018 | 10:18
KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Tuesday (Nov 27) warned of the threat of "full-scale war" and said Russia had sharply increased its military presence on their shared border as tensions escalate between the ex-Soviet neighbours.
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