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Latest 29 September 2026

Russia to enlarge armed forces again as Ukraine war takes toll

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to boost the army by 15,500 troops in the fourth such order this year. "The authorised ... strength of the Russian armed…

Russia · 28 Nov 2025 Putin says it’s senseless to sign documents with ‘illegitimate’ Ukrainian leadership Putin deems Ukrainian leadership illegitimate and discusses potential peace proposals amidst ongoing conflict. USA · 19 May 2025 Trump to speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday Trump to discuss Ukraine war with Putin, aiming for a ceasefire agreement. USA · 13 Feb 2025 Trump says he and Putin have agreed to begin talks on ending the war Trump shifts U.S. stance on Ukraine, initiating peace talks with Russia. Russia · 24 Jan 2025 Kremlin Says Putin Is Ready to Talk to Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to hold a phone call with US President Donald Trump and Moscow is waiting for word… Russia · 16 Dec 2024 Putin accuses West of pushing Russia to its “red lines” forcing it to respond Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused the West of pushing Russia to its "red lines" - situations it has publicly made… Russia · 22 Nov 2024 Putin says Ukraine war is going global President Vladimir Putin said that the Ukraine war was escalating towards a global conflict after the United States and Britain allowed Ukraine… Ukraine · 8 Nov 2024 Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine should remain neutral for there to be a chance for peace, adding that the borders of… Russia · 12 Sep 2023 Putin says Trump prosecution shows ‘rottenness’ of U.S. politics Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the prosecution of former U.S. President Donald Trump was politically motivated and demonstrated the… Russia · 16 Jul 2023 Putin says Russia has ‘sufficient stockpile’ of cluster bombs and will use them if necessary July 16 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said that Russia has a "sufficient stockpile" of cluster bombs and that Moscow reserves the…