By writing to Putin, Zelensky addresses the Russian elites who are weary of the war in Ukraine

Behind the offer of an outstretched hand, the Ukrainian president's letter to the Russian leader seeks to exploit Moscow's vulnerabilities and the Russian people's exhaustion after four years of high-intensity war. His initiative comes as his European partners are attempting to regain control of peace talks that the Trump administration abandoned.

Putin promotes a new world economic order at St. Petersburg forum

At "Russian Davos," Putin ruled out meeting with Zelenskyy and promoted a new world economic order.

By Charles Maynes

Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.

Trump on Zelenskyy and Putin: Let them deal

US President Donald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin should sort it out themselves regarding the war in Ukraine.

By Ulyana Krychkovska,Tetyana Oliynyk

Putin says no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky, calls his letter ‘rude’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian president published an open letter proposing they hold face-to-face talks to agree an end to a war now in its fifth year. In his letter, which was sent to other countries, including the US, Zelensky said most Russians ‌had grown tired of Ukrainian missile and drone attacks, high inflation and fuel shortages, and were ready for peace. He also suggested that continuing the w...

By Reuters

Ukraine: Dear Putin, Lebanon: A Crude Call, Colombia's 'Tiger'

In a week where a renewed ceasefire was proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, a deal that hinges on the complete cessation of attacks from the Iranian backed militants Hezbollah and withdrawal from the south of the country.

By Daniel Whittington

Zelenskyy proposes meeting Putin in person in sharply worded open letter. The reply was shorter

'Yes, you can still force Russians to exist this way. But your resources are shrinking significantly,' Zelenskyy writes

By Swikar Oli

Putin is running out of money to wage war on Ukraine, and this Russian-occupied territory is running out of fuel as Kyiv smashes supply lines

'Sanctions threat would boomerang': Putin hails India's stance against foreign diktats

The Russian president said Kremlin's cooperation with India "is not subject to the political environment" and that Moscow would stand "true to commitments given to our partners, especially partners like India". "Our cooperation with India, just like with all other partners of ours, is not subject to the political environment. We can't be dictated to not deliver that to India. Nobody can dictate to us and nobody would even try to do that... We will always stand true to commitments given to our...

By TOI NEWS DESK

‘Sanctions threats would boomerang under PM Modi's leadership’: Putin backs India's autonomy

Putin said that Russia's ties with India are not “subject to political environment” and that no one can dictate Russia to not deliver to India.

‘India acts in its own interest, pressure won’t work’: Putin on ties with New Delhi

Putin Says Indian Coders Are Renowned Across The World. Here's Why It Matters

At SPIEF 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India's coders and technology workforce, calling the country a leading player in the global software industry and highlighting its growing influence in the digital economy.

Putin rebuffs Zelensky request to meet and dismisses Ukraine president’s ‘rather rude’ letter

Russian leader says Donald Trump’s peace proposals could end fighting if Kyiv was ‘ready to compromise’

By Andrew Osborn

Putin says 'no point' meeting with Zelenskyy, vowing to double down on war efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had called for a sit-down between the two leaders to end the four-year war.

Ukraine and Russia exchange 185 prisoners of war each in swap

Ukraine and Russia each exchanged 185 service personnel in the latest prisoner of war swap on Friday, officials in both countries said. Most of the Ukrainians brought back were in Russian captivity since 2022, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on X. Russia also returned one civilian, he added. The oldest Ukrainian being brought back is 62, […]

Russia and Ukraine Exchange 370 POWs

Both sides said that several civilians were also released as part of the swap, which the United Arab Emirates mediated.

Putin says Russian troops are advancing on every front. In reality, the main battle is around Kramatorsk, and Ukraine could hold the city through 2026.

Russia’s military offensive accelerated in late May and early June after months of stagnation and Ukrainian counterattacks. Vladimir Putin has declared that “there is no place without an offensive,” but the gains are limited to a few sectors. Ukraine’s defenses in Kostiantynivka — at the southern end of the greater Kramatorsk area — weakened sharply in recent weeks, allowing Russian forces to push toward the city center from two directions. Russia’s advance also continues east of Sloviansk an...

Putin Rejects Open Letter By Zelensky Urging Meet: 'Pointless'

Putin Rejects Open Letter By Zelensky Urging Meet: 'Pointless' Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded dismissively to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's open letter issued the day prior, which urged that the two leaders meet in order to finally forge a peace deal and bring an end to the war, now it its fifth year. Putin made clear Friday that he sees no point in holding a personal meeting with Zelensky. He was asked directly about the letter while attending the St....

By Tyler Durden

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian bridge-laying vehicle on Vovchansk front

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have destroyed a Russian bridge-laying vehicle in the Vovchansk area, after it was deployed in an attempt to cross the Vovcha River and transport military equipment.

Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals

Russia has demanded control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region as well as sweeping political and military restrictions on its neighbour. The post Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations.

By David Apinga