The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa’s first phone call with Russian president since taking power.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2025

Trump and Putin to begin talks on ending Ukraine war ‘immediately’

Forcing Ukraine to cede territory to Russia would be ‘greatest betrayal of European ally’ since Poland in 1945, says Ed Davey

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

UK vows to boost Ukraine aid as Trump says he and Putin starting ‘negotiations’

John Healey said the focus ‘for now’ should be on ensuring Kyiv is in a strong position going into any potential peace talks.

Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025

The Americans still left in Russian prisons: A ballerina, a teacher and a musician all await their return home

Here are the US citizens are still in custody in Russia after last year’s massive prisoner swap and subsequent releases

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Trump has just sabotaged Ukraine’s bargaining power with Russia - whose side is he on?

NEWS ANALYSIS: Pete Hegseth told Nato defence ministers the US won’t support Nato membership for Ukraine, or most of its peace talks platform, leaving Zelensky little room to negotiate, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Donald Trump to 'work closely' with Vladimir Putin on end to Ukraine war

DONALD Trump has said that he will “work closely” with Russian despot Vladimir Putin as the two hold talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2025

US Releasing Russian Crypto Kingpin Vinnik In Exchange For Fogel: Official

The United States is releasing Russian cryptocurrency kingpin Alexander Vinnik as part of an exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel a day earlier, a White House official said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025

President Trump Holds Call With Russian President Putin

President Trump's phone call with President Putin amid US-Russia tensions and efforts to improve relations.

Top News · Feb 12, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as intelligence head despite fears of pro-Russia stance

Senate approves nomination of former Democrat as Mitch McConnell is sole Republican to vote against Trump pick

The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says 'Unrealistic' For Ukraine To Return To Pre-2014 Borders

Secretary Pete Hegseth said that a "realistic assessment of the battlefield" needs to be considered ahead of talks to end the war with Russia.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2025