LONDON -- The White House said it's is "very optimistic" ahead of special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting in Moscow on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as U.S. officials continue their push to end Russia's war against 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.

US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin, who claimed a key Ukrainian city had fallen to Russia on the eve of Tuesday’s talks about a potential peace plan to end his war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed without evidence that Russian forces have taken control of Ukrainian cities Pokrovsk and Vovchansk.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the capture of the key Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk would enable the military to proceed with its tasks in its offensive operations in Ukraine, according to Russian news agencies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin travels in a one-of-a-kind Aurus Senat limousine — a customised, world-only version built exclusively for him.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s State visit to New Delhi on December 4-5 is another milestone in the enduring India-Russia partnership. At the moment, both nations are navigating geopolitical fract

As Putin arrives in India for an important diplomatic visit, most attention will be on the discussions and agreements that shape global politics. Yet his food habits offer a small window into his daily life.