Putin has repeatedly falsely claimed to capture Ukrainian cities prematurely.

Dec 1 (Reuters) - 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,

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.

Russia said on Monday that it had captured the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, in claims that Kyiv has yet to confirm or deny.

Dec 1 (Reuters) - 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 signed an order to allow visa-free entry into the country for Chinese citizens as ties between the two nations continue to deepen.

India is planning to pitch for the Russian fighter jets Su-57 and S-500 missile during the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian President is set to visit India on his two-day tour on December 4 and 5.

The lower House of Russian Parliament, the State Duma, is set to ratify a military pact enabling the armed forces of India and Russia to seamlessly exchange logistics such as fuel, spares, and access to maintenance facilities,