The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

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.

Kyiv residents express concern and skepticism over Trump's remarks on Ukraine conflict, fearing territorial concessions to Russia.

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

Donald Trump has claimed that Vladimir Putin wants peace now, but he did not with his predecessor Joe Biden, after the two had a call on Wednesday, 12 February.

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

The American was not identified. Their release comes a day after Marc Fogel, an American teacher, was released by Russia.

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

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov commends Trump's conduct in call with Putin, highlighting importance of respectful communication in international relations.

In the event of a peace deal, the former prime minister said a ‘military presence across land, air and sea’ should be considered.