#Vladimir Putin

Merz: 'I Will Not Shy Away' — German Chancellor Ready to Meet Putin at G20 Summit in Miami

Politics 11/09/2026, 02:10

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he is ready to personally speak with Vladimir Putin if he attends the G20 summit in Miami. Moscow has not yet confirmed the Russian leader's participation.

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"No Analogues": China Begins Preparations for Potential Meeting of Xi Jinping, Trump, and Putin in Shenzhen

Politics 11/04/2026, 12:20

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed that China is in contact with the US and Russia regarding a possible leaders' meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen. Bloomberg calls this format historic.

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Rubio Behind Closed Doors: Ukraine's NATO Accession "Unrealistic" in the Short Term

Politics 11/01/2026, 01:55

In private conversations with Western diplomats, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly called Ukraine's NATO accession "unrealistic" in the short term and expressed doubts about Putin's participation in the G20.

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Rubio Defends Russia's Invitation to G20 Summit: Dialogue with Moscow Essential for Peace

Politics 11/01/2026, 01:22

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington must maintain contact with Moscow to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine, calling Russia's G20 presence a necessary step.

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Kallas: Putin's return to G20 summit would mean 'normalization of war crimes' by Russia

Politics 10/31/2026, 23:06

Kaja Kallas stated that Putin's participation in the December G20 summit in Florida would be a "normalization of war crimes" by Russia. Reactions in Berlin and Ottawa to the invitation were mixed, and 14 US senators urged Trump to rescind it.

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Almost Crying: Putin Publicly Acknowledges Impact of Western Sanctions on Russia

Politics 10/25/2026, 16:22

Vladimir Putin acknowledged the impact of Western sanctions and stated that European companies left the Russian market under pressure. This comes amid the transfer of foreign assets to temporary management.

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Putin calls occupied territories historic lands and cites genetics regarding Ukraine

Politics 10/22/2026, 22:22

Vladimir Putin called occupied territories historic Russia, cited genetic research about "one nation," and declared readiness for talks amid ongoing strikes on Ukraine.

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Czech President: Trump and Putin's Diesel Agreement Derailed Peace Process

Politics 10/22/2026, 14:14

Czech President Petr Pavel stated that the lifting of US sanctions on Russian diesel and the new deal between Trump and Putin derailed a near truce in Ukraine.

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Trump Comments on Witkoff Calling Putin a Humanist After Hubbard's Release

Politics 10/22/2026, 10:14

US President Donald Trump commented on his envoy Steve Witkoff calling Putin a humanist after the release of American Stephen Hubbard. The diplomat's words drew sharp criticism in Congress, though the White House defended him.

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"Putin Has Something on Trump": Clinton Links Moscow's Concessions to Kompromat and Epstein Files

Politics 10/22/2026, 01:34

In the High Stakes podcast, Hillary Clinton suggested that Trump's concessions to Moscow are linked to Putin's kompromat, citing resistance to releasing the Epstein files as evidence.

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Vance Backs Witkoff for Calling Putin a 'Humanist' After American Hostage's Release

Politics 10/21/2026, 20:17

US Vice President JD Vance supported Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's remarks calling Vladimir Putin a 'humanist' following the release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard.

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Putin Releases American Hubbard at Trump's Request: 74-Year-Old US Citizen Preparing to Fly Out of Pulkovo

Politics 10/21/2026, 12:48

According to Russian media, Putin released 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard at Trump's request. Hubbard, who served nearly seven years on mercenary charges, is at Pulkovo and preparing to fly to the US.

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Witkoff brings ceasefire documents to Putin: what was discussed in St. Petersburg

Politics 10/21/2026, 12:46

Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff handed over peace resolution documents at a meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg and announced prerequisites for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Kushner will join the conversation online.

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Witkoff Returns to Oslo: Norway Awaits Details of His Conversation with Putin

Politics 10/21/2026, 11:53

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, following talks in Oslo and a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, is heading back to the Norwegian capital to await details of the talk with the Kremlin.

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Rubio Confirms Talks on Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping Summit and Warns of Escalation Risks

Politics 10/19/2026, 12:18

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed in Samarkand that talks were held regarding a summit between Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping, but no final decision has been made. According to WSJ, Trump did not agree to the meeting. Rubio warned of the risks of war escalation.

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Putin Claims Capture of 6,500 sq km of Ukraine, but ISW Estimates Real Russian Gains Are 45 Times Lower

Politics 10/17/2026, 16:15

On October 16, Putin claimed the capture of 6,500 sq km and 310 settlements since the beginning of 2026, but ISW estimates Russia's real gains at 100 sq km and 69 settlements — 45 times less — and records net losses since September.

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Pope Leo XIV Speaks with Putin from Hospital About Truce to Help Residents of Oleshky

Politics 10/17/2026, 10:11

On October 16, Pope Leo XIV from Rome's Gemelli Hospital spoke with Vladimir Putin, calling for a truce to help the residents of Oleshky. The Kremlin confirmed Russia's agreement to cooperate with the Vatican.

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Trump Claims He Knows 'Details' on Causes of War in Ukraine and Vows to Reveal Them

Politics 10/17/2026, 06:18

Donald Trump stated he knows 'details' about the causes of the war in Ukraine and promised to make them public, while citing monthly casualties in the tens of thousands and emphasizing his desire to end the conflict.

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