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Putin and Pezeshkian hold pre-New Year's phone conversation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral relations and exchange holiday greetings.
Vladimir Putin extends New Year greetings to leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments.
Trump refers to phone call with Putin as very good
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday.
Putin to Trump: Russia ready to cooperate with US in pursuing peace
In a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia's readiness for close cooperation with the United States to achieve peace.
White House announces phone call between Putin and Trump
A phone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House reported, characterizing the discussion as positive.
Enforcement of foreign court rulings banned in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law banning the enforcement in Russia of rulings issued by foreign and international courts. The document was published on Russia's official website for legal acts.
Trump speaks with Putin over phone ahead of meeting Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he has held a very productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin before his meeting with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky.
Trump expects to hold talks with Putin soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects to speak with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, soon, expressing a hope that their conversation will "go good."
Azerbaijan remembers victims of AZAL plane crash near Aktau
One year ago, on December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane crash-landed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, while operating a flight from Baku to Grozny. A year ago, on December 25, 2024, an Embraer 190 passenger jet …
Vladimir Putin holds phone calls with Ilham Aliyev today
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a phone call to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Wednesday, the Azerbaijani president's press service reported.
Vladimir Putin extends birthday wishes to Ilham Aliyev on his 64th birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on his 64th birthday today, wishing the Azerbaijani leader health, prosperity and every success, according to a congratulatory telegram published by the Kremlin press service.
Pashinyan thanks Putin for facilitating Yerevan-Baku peace process
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Dmitriev hints next Russia-U.S. summit could take place in Moscow
Special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev hinted that the next meeting between Russian and U.S. delegations on Ukraine could take place in Moscow.
Share of settlements in national currencies within EAEU at 93%
The share of settlements in the national currencies between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) stands at 93%, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an expanded meeting of the EAEU.
St. Petersburg hosts Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has established its status as one of the self-sufficient centers of the emerging multipolar world, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in a narrow format.
Peskov: Putin's phone call with Trump not on schedule
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans for a phone call with US President Donald Trump, according to Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Macron: EU should open dialogue with Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the European Union to initiate a constructive dialogue with Russia, stating that establishing contact with President Vladimir Putin is necessary and urgent.
Media: Türkiye anticipates Vladimir Putin's visit from Russia in 2026
Turkish diplomatic sources indicate potential 2026 visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, though exact date remains undetermined.
Putin and Erdogan discuss highly sensitive issues - Peskov
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed highly sensitive issues during talks in Ashgabat, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, explaining why the talks went on for so long.
