The Latest Breaking News from Russian Security Council

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's meeting on Wednesday is the latest sign of expanding cooperation between their two nations.

Russia’s ruling party backs Putin's bid for reelection, while a lesser-known candidate advocating for peace in Ukraine edges closer to formal candidacy.

One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies sought on Monday to deepen a strategic partnership with China, expanding defense cooperation and strengthening coordination between Moscow and Beijing on major geopolitical issues. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has tilted more strongly towards China as the war and severe Western sanctions…

Russian Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev will hold security consultations and meetings during a two-day visit to China starting Sunday, China's foreign ministry said.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Washington's decision not to send Ukraine rocket systems that could reach into Russia was 'rational'.

Russian Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Tuesday that Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine and is not "chasing deadlines".

Mr Sullivan spoke with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolay Patrushev on Wednesday morning - as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an emotional speech to Congress

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev urged the United States in a phone call with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to encourage Ukraine to pursue a diplomatic settlement in its conflict with Russia, the Council said in a statement.