Dmitry Kozak had been with Putin since the 1990s and was one of the few who could be frank with him about his opposition to the Ukraine invasion.

Alla Pugacheva, Russia’s “prima donna,” dominated the Soviet music scene and gave her first interview since being forced into exile after the invasion of Ukraine.

Alla Pugacheva, Russia’s “prima donna,” dominated the Soviet music scene and gave her first interview since being forced into exile after the invasion of Ukraine.

The wartime crackdown has all but destroyed the once-vibrant stand-up comedy scene, but some persevere and live in fear of going viral and being denounced.

Moscow, which has interfered several times in Ukraine despite past agreements, said no security guarantees should be needed if a peace deal is signed.

Moscow, which has interfered several times in Ukraine despite past agreements, said no security guarantees should be needed if a peace deal was signed.

Putin left China with pledges of further support from North Korea and talk of a lucrative pipeline deal with Beijing that has long been a goal.

North Korea has been Russia’s strongest backer in its war on Ukraine, and the leaders pledged to deepen their ties.

This rare account sheds light on the experience of civilians during Ukraine’s occupation of Kursk, the first foreign incursion into Russia since World War II.

Putin’s hard-line approach to resolving the Ukraine conflict doesn’t fit with the White House’s desire for a quick solution.