Vladimir Putin begins meeting with Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg
Russian President Vladimir Putin began a meeting with U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting is taking place in the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg.
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Steve Witkoff arrives in Russia
US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Russia this morning. A Bombardier aircraft, after departing from Oslo, landed at Pulkovo-3 Airport.
Witkoff plans to visit Russia on October 21
There is no information regarding the specific destination of the US envoy’s arrival
FBI Director Kash Patel arrives in Russia - Media
According to media reports, US Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel arrived in Russia today for scheduled talks
Putin invites CIS colleagues to informal summit in St Petersburg
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited his colleagues from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to the traditional pre-New Year informal summit in St. Petersburg on December 21.
Abkhazian Railway clarifies winter train services to Abkhazia
Trains will continue to run to Abkhazia this winter
Russian Railways cancels dozens of services to Sochi
A number of long-distance trains will run on shortened or modified routes
Shymbulak and Mangystau, UAE and India Days, Airborne Forces Day in Moscow: best photos of August 2026
How was August 2026 in Astana, Mangystau, Moscow, Karelia, Veliky Novgorod, and St. Petersburg? Vest ik Kavkaza shares with our readers he most striking photos from the past month.
FBI chief may visit Russia for first time in 13 years - report
FBI Director Kash Patel is planning a trip to Russia, Politico reported, citing a U.S. official and a person familiar with the situation.
Russia-Azerbaijan business dialogue taking place at SPIEF 2026
The business dialogue between Russia and Azerbaijan is being held today in St. Petersburg within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Putin and Mirziyoyev to meet on 2026 SPIEF sidelines
Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting with his Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is visiting Russia’s second largest city to attend this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
It's premature to discuss timing of new consultations between Russia and USA - Ryabkov
Talks between Russia and the USA aimed at removing "mutual irritants" will indeed happen, though the timing remains undetermined, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov.
AZAL resumes summer Ganja-St Petersburg flights
Flights will be performed every Saturday throughout the summer
Sahiba Gafarova arrives in St Petersburg
A parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Sahiba Gafarova, has departed for a working visit to Russia, according to the press service of the Azerbaijani Parliament.
Iran grateful for Russia's diplomatic support
Tehran welcomes Moscow’s solidarity and diplomatic support, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said after a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Importance of Putin-Araghchi dialogue is difficult to overestimate - Peskov
The Kremlin called the upcoming meeting between Vladimir Putin and Abbas Araghchi important in the context of the situation in the Middle East.
Top Iranian diplomat Araghchi arrives in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia today, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the IRNA news agency reported.
New flights may connect Russia and Saudi Arabia
Russia and Saudi Arabia are working on expanding flight routes to include other cities, Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sergey Kozlov said.
Direct flights to connect Shymkent and St Petersburg this summer
Direct flights between St. Petersburg and Shymkent, Kazakhstan, will begin this summer, operating twice a week.
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.
