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Putin Praises Trump’s “Courage” but Warns: 'He’s Not Safe'
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered both praise and a stark warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at a security summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. Calling Trump "intelligent" and "experienced," Putin emphasized the challenges Trump faces as he prepares to take office and cautioned that he remains "not safe," referring to past assassination attempts. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered both praise and a stark warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at a security summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. Calling Trump "intelligent" and "experienced," Putin emphasized the challenges Trump faces as he prepares to take office and cautioned that he remains "not safe," referring to past assassination attempts. -
Putin Warns of 'All Means of Destruction' if Ukraine Acquires Nuclear Weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, stating that Russia would use "all means of destruction" if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscored the Kremlin's growing unease over Western support for Kyiv and fears of nuclear proliferation in the region. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning during a press conference in Astana, Kazakhstan, stating that Russia would use "all means of destruction" if Ukraine were to acquire nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid escalating tensions between the two nations, underscored the Kremlin's growing unease over Western support for Kyiv and fears of nuclear proliferation in the region. -
Putin Confirms Use of Experimental Ballistic Missile in Ukraine, Warns Western Nations
In a stark escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, during a strike on the city of Dnipro. Speaking during an unannounced televised address, Putin declared the missile strike as a response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory carried out with Western-supplied long-range weaponry. The Russian leader asserted that Moscow "reserves the right" to target Western countries that provide such military support to Kyiv. 
In a stark escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, during a strike on the city of Dnipro. Speaking during an unannounced televised address, Putin declared the missile strike as a response to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory carried out with Western-supplied long-range weaponry. The Russian leader asserted that Moscow "reserves the right" to target Western countries that provide such military support to Kyiv. -
Putin Expands Nuclear Doctrine After Biden Approves Ukraine's Use of U.S. Missiles for Strikes Inside Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially expanded Russia's nuclear doctrine, a move seen as a response to heightened tensions with the West following President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to deploy U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles against Russian targets. This change, announced Tuesday, marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, now in its 1,000th day. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially expanded Russia's nuclear doctrine, a move seen as a response to heightened tensions with the West following President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to deploy U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles against Russian targets. This change, announced Tuesday, marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, now in its 1,000th day. -
Putin Faces 'Coup Attempt' in Russian-Controlled Abkhazia Amid Mass Protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing a destabilizing crisis in Abkhazia, a breakaway Georgian region that has long been under Moscow's control. The turmoil erupted after widespread protests against an investment agreement with Russia escalated into what local leaders described as a potential coup. Demonstrators seized government buildings in the capital, Sukhumi, demanding the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania and his cabinet. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing a destabilizing crisis in Abkhazia, a breakaway Georgian region that has long been under Moscow's control. The turmoil erupted after widespread protests against an investment agreement with Russia escalated into what local leaders described as a potential coup. Demonstrators seized government buildings in the capital, Sukhumi, demanding the resignation of President Aslan Bzhania and his cabinet. -
Scholz Presses Putin to End Ukraine War in First Direct Call Since 2022; Zelensky Warns Against Isolation Tactic
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years, urging the Russian leader to end the war in Ukraine and withdraw his troops. The hour-long call, confirmed by German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, saw Scholz pressing Putin for negotiations aimed at achieving a "just and lasting peace." 
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for the first time in nearly two years, urging the Russian leader to end the war in Ukraine and withdraw his troops. The hour-long call, confirmed by German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, saw Scholz pressing Putin for negotiations aimed at achieving a "just and lasting peace." -
Kremlin Denies Reports of Trump-Putin Phone Call on Ukraine Conflict
The Kremlin has firmly denied reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The allegations, initially reported by The Washington Post and later echoed by other outlets, suggested that Trump had urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone call, citing the extensive U.S. military presence in Europe. The Kremlin has firmly denied reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump last week regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The allegations, initially reported by The Washington Post and later echoed by other outlets, suggested that Trump had urged Putin not to escalate the war in Ukraine during a phone call, citing the extensive U.S. military presence in Europe. -
Putin Orders 'Massive' Nuclear Strike Simulation in Response to Growing Geopolitical Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin ramped up Russia's nuclear muscle on Tuesday by overseeing a large-scale exercise simulating a retaliatory nuclear strike. The drill, which included missile launches, comes as tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin ramped up Russia's nuclear muscle on Tuesday by overseeing a large-scale exercise simulating a retaliatory nuclear strike. The drill, which included missile launches, comes as tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. -
Donald Trump Refuses to Deny Vladimir Putin Contact: ‘Russia Has Never Had a President They Respect So Much’
Trump dodges questions about post-presidency contact with Putin, sparking controversy over his relationship with Russia. 
Trump dodges questions about post-presidency contact with Putin, sparking controversy over his relationship with Russia. -
Kremlin Confirms Trump Sent COVID-19 Tests to Putin During Pandemic; Denies Post-Office Calls
The Kremlin has confirmed claims from journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book that former President Donald Trump secretly sent COVID-19 testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the height of the pandemic. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the delivery of the devices but denied allegations that the two leaders have been in frequent communication since Trump left office. 
The Kremlin has confirmed claims from journalist Bob Woodward's upcoming book that former President Donald Trump secretly sent COVID-19 testing devices to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the height of the pandemic. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the delivery of the devices but denied allegations that the two leaders have been in frequent communication since Trump left office.
