The Kremlin’s appointment of an economist to run the defense ministry is a sign of grandiose intent

President Vladimir Putin's nomination of top economic official Andrei Belousov as defence minister is a sign of the importance the Russian leader places on the war economy in gaining the upper hand in what he expects will be a long conflict against Ukraine, analysts say.

Russia said Sunday it had captured four more villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were evacuated from the offensive in an area where Russian troops were repelled in 2022.

Putin suggests – without evidence – that Kyiv may have been involved in attack, claiming attackers planned to flee to Ukraine

Election commission results on Monday (March 18) showed that President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term with an overwhelming number of votes, in an election that held little suspense. Putin was all but guaranteed to win re-election, having silenced or imprisoned all his major opponents.

Jewish enclave, home of a deported nation, a present for the Ukrainians: The long journey of the Crimean peninsula

A presidential election with no real competition allowed Vladimir Putin to claim strong public support for his domestic dominance and the invasion of Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin has vowed Russia will not be “intimidated” after clinching victory in Russian presidential elections.

Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory Russian president uses victory speech to say war in Ukraine and strengthening military will be his main tasks

Voting has begun in Russia's presidential election, which is all but certain to hand Vladimir Putin another six years in power.

The Tu-160M is capable of carrying 12 cruise missiles and can fly approximately 7,500 miles without refueling

Even behind bars, the dissident leader was a threat to the corrupt Russian dictator.

Supporters and western officials condemn what they describe as a political assassination attributable to Russia’s president

Russia will work with whoever the Americans elect, but has its preferences, Vladimir Putin has said

The KGB agent turned warlord president has shaped Russia with resentment and force. As Donald Trump threatens to abandon NATO allies if he returns to the White House, Putin’s poised to take advantage.