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Putin’s trust rating reaches lowest level since 2006

Russia's trust in its President Vladimir Putin has fallen to its lowest level since 2006, falling more than 33 percent, according to a recent poll conducted by the Russian-state Public Opinion Research Center. Confidence…

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From Trump, to the Pope, from Aliyev to Infantino, from Queen Elizabeth II to to Xi Jinping, from Erdogan to Macron, Vladimir Putin sends new year greetings to global leaders

Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a New Year's message that Moscow is ready to open talks with Washington on “the most extensive agenda” to secure global security, the Russian…

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Trump and Putin hold brief encounter during G20 dinner

President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday night during a dinner with world leaders at the G20 in Argentina. “As is typical at multilateral events, President…

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Too early to return Ukrainian sailors and naval vessels – Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin has said it is “too early” to return Ukrainian sailors and naval vessels seized by Russia in the Sea of Azov, accusing the Ukrainian government of provoking an incident…

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Trump, Putin might meet again in a Helsinki summit remake next year

U.S. President Donald Trump may meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Helsinki next spring, the daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat said in its online edition on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Officials have…

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Putin calls poisoned former Russian double agent Skripal a scumbag and traitor

Vladimir Putin has called the former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal a “scumbag” and a “traitor”, as he angrily denied allegations that the Kremlin ordered his poisoning with a nerve agent.…

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German government expresses concern about anti-Kremlin protestor (UPDATED)

Update Anti-Kremlin activist Pyotr Verzilov would probably have died following an apparent poisoning in Moscow last week if he had not received prompt medical treatment, his doctors in Germany said…

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Putin-Trump next meeting an issue of “to meet or not to meet” … that’s the question

Just two days after the White House postponed plans to have President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia visit Washington in the fall, the Russian leader said on Friday that he…

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Putin – Trump summit delayed until 2019

AP: The White House said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s proposed Washington meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin had been delayed until 2019, citing the ongoing probe into Russian interference in…

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The Summit Crisis – Time Magazine New Front Cover

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Trump’s new version focuses on a tough stance

AP: President Donald Trump spent a second day Wednesday managing the political fallout from his widely criticised meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, shifting stances and mopping up what the White House…

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Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning Wishing everyone a good Sunday. Here's our morning briefing. In an official statement, the government of Malta said that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat pledged to participate in…

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Summit between Trump and Putin still to go ahead

A summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will go ahead as planned despite tension over Moscow's alleged election meddling, the White House says. The pair…

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Breaking News: 12 Russian intelligence officers indicted for hacking Democrats during 2016 presidential elections

Special counsel Robert Mueller has obtained a new indictment charging 12 Russian intelligence officers with hacking Democrats during the 2016 presidential election. Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, on…

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Thursday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, The arrival of MV Lifeline in Malta, the agreement for a Putin-Trump summit and the elimination of Germany from the World Cup are among the most salient news…

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The fear of World War 3 should stop global powers from attacking each other -Putin

A fear of mutual destruction should stop global powers from attacking each other and prompting World War III, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during a public phone-in. "The understanding…

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Fierce political situation in the US is to blame for delays in US-Russia summit – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed fierce political disturbances in the United States for difficulties in arranging a summit with President Donald Trump, in remarks broadcast on Monday. Trump said in…

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Netanyahu indicates Moscow won’t curtail Israeli strikes in Syria

Wrapping up a whirlwind visit to Moscow, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday evening said he has no reason to believe the Kremlin will attempt to limit Israel’s freedom of…

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