Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about creating a buffer zone are evidence of the Russian Federation's aggression, said Heorhii Tykhyi, spokesperson for Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Zelensky says Putin makes ‘mockery of entire world’ as historic prisoner swap continues - The Ukrainian president said 390 prisoners were returned on Friday, with more to follow over the weekend

The 1998 crisis worsened the situation, as a global recession and falling commodity prices led to fiscal imbalances and doubts about Russia’s ability to service its debt and uphold the fixed exchange rate. The central bank raised interest rates to 150% to try and stabilise the rouble, but this failed.

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia needs to strengthen its position in the global arms market by increasing exports of weapons. Europecategory· May 21, 2025 Putin visits Kursk ...

President Donald Trump has announced that his two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin "went very well."

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had just finished a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and according to him, the outcome was positive. Speaking on Truth Social, Trump wrote,