WATCH LIVE: 18th edition of Putin’s televised ‘Direct Line’ – latest Q&A marathon takes place as Russia faces new Covid-19 crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his traditional live Questions & Answers session on Tuesday afternoon. The event comes as Russia is struggling to cope with a new wave of Covid-19 infection, driven by the Delta Variant. … Read More >WATCH LIVE: 18th edition of Putin’s televised ‘Direct Line’ – latest Q&A marathon takes place as Russia faces new Covid-19 crisis

Soviets worked with West to bring down Nazi legacy – but now NATO expansion risks tearing Europe apart once again, Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that a new arms race is underway in Europe, driven by instability and tension, while insisting his country stands ready to rebuild friendly relations with nations across the continent. … Read More >Soviets worked with West to bring down Nazi legacy – but now NATO expansion risks tearing Europe apart once again, Putin says

‘I did what I came to do’: Biden expresses satisfaction with Putin summit in solo presser, says no threats or ultimatums were made

US President Joe Biden held a solo press conference after the summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Geneva, on Wednesday, praising the value of personal interaction but giving few details about what was achieved. … Read More >‘I did what I came to do’: Biden expresses satisfaction with Putin summit in solo presser, says no threats or ultimatums were made

Putin hails ‘constructive’ talks with Biden in Geneva, tells press Russian & American ambassadors will soon be returned to posts

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that talks with his American counterpart Joe Biden in Switzerland on Wednesday were positive and cordial in tone, and that progress was made on a number of international political issues. … Read More >Putin hails ‘constructive’ talks with Biden in Geneva, tells press Russian & American ambassadors will soon be returned to posts

Putin rejects Biden claim of crackdown on Kremlin opponents, says Black Lives Matter & Capitol violence show US has its own issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin has questioned America’s contemporary moral authority when it comes to human rights. He was speaking to journalists after the summit with his US counterpart, Joe Biden, in Switzerland on Wednesday. … Read More >Putin rejects Biden claim of crackdown on Kremlin opponents, says Black Lives Matter & Capitol violence show US has its own issues

‘I hope our meeting will be productive’: Putin & Biden share handshake, photo-op and optimistic words before high-stakes summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Joe Biden have exchanged a handshake and pleasantries before their landmark summit in the Swiss city of Geneva, their first meeting since Biden’s January inauguration. … Read More >‘I hope our meeting will be productive’: Putin & Biden share handshake, photo-op and optimistic words before high-stakes summit