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Russia sends recently discovered bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale

Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy died in 1389 and is revered by Russian nationalists for defeating the Mongol Golden Horde at the 1380 Battle of Kulikovo. His remains were uncovered in August.

FILE PHOTO: A Russian Army officer leans to a case with relics of a medieval Russian prince Dmitry Donskoy during a citywide procession marking the Feast of the Moscow Saints in Moscow, Russia, September 6, 2026.
US President Trump meets with Russian President Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims

'No Kremlin in Berlin' protesters oppose BSW demonstration

Russia closes German consulate in St Petersburg after drone dispute

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 6, 2026.

Zelensky says talks with US were 'very substantial', as Kushner pushes for progress in negotiations


Trump offers Putin assistance in finding solution to Ukraine-Russia war, Kremlin claims

Ushakov said Trump made the offer in the context of his participation next week at the NATO summit in Turkey.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland July 16, 2018

Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say

A classified Russian document seen by Reuters directly referred to an internal decree issued by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in August, 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 20, 2026.

Kremlin says Russia is only interested in upholding understandings on Ukraine reached with the US

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were busy with other issues, but that it expected contacts with them over Ukraine would resume once they became available.

A U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner waits for the start of a meeting on the first day of the third round of trilateral talks between delegates from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.

EU made 'brief' contact with Moscow, EU official confirms as Trump, world seeks Ukraine deal

Some European leaders have also pushed back against efforts by Britain, France and Germany - known as the E3 - to take the diplomatic lead for Europe in any dialogue with the Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech as he visits the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Region, Russia April 12, 2022.

Kremlin may be forced into unpopular mobilization as recruitment campaign falters - report

The Kremlin’s military recruitment drives are down 20% this year compared to prior years, leading analysts to believe that Putin will launch a massively unpopular mobilization drive.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2026.

Russia's sinking economy leads Kremlin to aggressively seek Western tech, war secrets - report

Some European intelligence officials suggest that the aggressive measures Russia is taking to procure Western technology and defense secrets may be due to the state of its economy.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov in Moscow, Russia March 2, 2026

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues in Moscow, Russia, May 15, 2026.

Putin says Ukraine war is ending but the global order has already shifted - opinion

Ukraine war may be winding down, but its impact on global politics is already irreversible.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2026.

Russia's internet crackdown hobbles small businesses

Unpredictable internet outages pose a headache for many small companies in Russia, with billions of dollars in digital sales at risk.

A waitress holds a glass of wine in the Skrepka restaurant in Moscow, Russia, April 17, 2026.

Kremlin confirms Ukraine talks paused, Zelensky says time to resume

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause. Zelensky said that it was time to resume peace talks and that Ukrainian negotiators would travel to the US on Saturday.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov speaks during the annual end-of-year news conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2019. Picture taken December 19, 2019