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Germany

Scholz tells Putin to withdraw troops before any peace talks can begin

The German Chancellor and Russian President held their first phone call since mid-September.

USA

Joe Biden hosts Emmanuel Macron with state dinner at the White House

The US president spoke about the 'historic alliance' between the two nations. Biden also emphasized the democratic values and respect for human rights that unite the two allies, in contrast to the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Ukraine

The EU wants a court to probe Russian war crime claims. Will it work?

The creation of a special tribunal able to charge the Russian leadership with the crime of aggression -- the invasion of Ukraine -- will show Kyiv that Moscow can be held accountable for violating its sovereignty.

World News

Re-elected Kazakh president Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is sworn in

In a lavish ceremony, Kazakhstan’s leader since 2019 was re-invested as President after an election where he won over 80% of the vote, according to national authorities.

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Russia

'I share your pain,' Putin tells mothers of fallen Russian soldiers

Critics say Putin should have met with "real mothers" of soldiers deployed in Ukraine, not women who were "hand picked" by the Kremlin for the event.

World News

Vladimir Putin announces increase in military equipment

But anger is growing among the relatives of Russian servicemen fighting in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Moscow reportedly depleted significant amount of its missiles

Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina gives the latest update about the war in Ukraine, as Moscow has reportedly depleted a significant portion of its high-precision missiles.

Europe News

European Parliament declares Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism'

MEPs called on EU countries to reduce diplomatic relations with Russia and keep them "to the absolute minimum necessary."

Ukraine

Russian documentary series claims mass Ukrainian adoptions

Prominent Russian bloggers have begun circulating a multi-part documentary series with images of several Ukrainian children who have allegedly been adopted into Russian families.

Russia

Alexei Navalny says he was 'moved to tiny cell' in Russian prison

Putin's most prominent internal critic claims he has been transferred to a cramped "punishment cell" in prison and deprived of family visits.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know today

These are the six latest developments in the Ukraine war.

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Aftermath of Russian strike in city near Kherson

Rescue workers go through the rubble caused by a Russian strike in Mykolaiv that killed at least seven people.

Ukraine

Where does Kherson withdrawal leave Russia's wider war in Ukraine?

The Institute for the Study of War says Ukraine now holds the initiative and is "in the process of securing a major victory in the region and in Kherson city".

Ukraine

Heated shelters set up in Ukraine for people without electricity

The move follows the bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure from Russian forces

Italy

Italian rally calls for country to stop sending weapons to Ukraine

Some 30,000 people took to the streets in Rome on Saturday calling for peace and disarmament in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six top developments you need to know this weekend

From 'indefinite' blackouts to Tehran admitting to having provided Russia with drones, these are the latest developments in the Ukraine war.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade barbs at the UN over grain export deal halt

The United Nations Security Council has met to discuss Russia’s suspension of grain exports through the Black Sea in an attempt to prevent food shortages.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Six key developments to know today

These are the latest updates from the war in Ukraine.

Russia

'No breakthrough' at Putin-mediated Armenia and Azerbaijan talks

The settlement negotiations reflected an attempt by Moscow to shore up its influence in the region.

Ukraine

Russia suspends grain export deal over 'massive' Crimea drone attack

Here are the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine to know about on Saturday.

Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president since 2000 (with a break as prime minister from 2008 to 2012), has shaped the country’s politics and global influence. From the war in Ukraine to political repression, stay informed on his policies and their impact.