The Latest Breaking News from Kremlin

‘The president of the United States called the president of Russia. That alone is already a major success!’ pundit says

US defence secretary suggests cutting number of American troops in Europe could even be part of a deal with Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been largely shunned by the West since his troops attacked Ukraine in February 2022, triggering the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. That era of isolation came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, when US President Donald Trump picked up the phone.

Two countries’ foreign ministers meet in Moscow and agree there are no obstacles to long-delayed plan

The world is seeing a repeat of Munich 1938, Ukrainians tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley – who recently returned from the country – as they express disgust at Trump’s latest intervention

Russian president will feel momentum has shifted in his favour and that US may help him fulfil Ukraine objectives

European leaders are concerned the US could force Ukraine into a bad peace deal that would leave them sidelined.

France also criticises Trump’s approach to ending war, resting on Kyiv forfeiting territory and Nato membership

Donald Trump's defence chief denied Thursday the US president was betraying Ukraine by opening talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as blindsided European powers insisted they and Kyiv must have a seat at the table.