Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India from Thursday, pitching for more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets in a bid to restore energy and defence ties hit by U.

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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, taking to the Kremlin an embryonic peace plan that Washington hopes can bring about an end to the nearly four-year war in Ukraine.

Military commanders told President Vladimir Putin in comments reported on Monday that Russian forces had captured the frontline Ukrainian towns of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk and were advancing elsewhere,

President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Ahead of the key meeting, Russia has claimed fresh military victories, hammering home that point that it can succeed in the war without negotiations if it wants.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the country's planned nuclear expansion will underpin rapid growth in AI computing and data centres by 2030.

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready for war with Europe. The Russian leader said that he did not want a war with European powers but if they did, Russia was ready right now to fight.

RUSSIA has accused Europe of gearing up for “major war” after a top Nato chief claimed the defence pact could launch “pre-emptive strikes” on Vladimir Putin. Moscow hit