Opinion: Putin’s calculated move with Trump shows Russia’s edge - MSN

With Trump in the White House, Putin may find in him a leader willing to further reduce U.S. pressure on Russia, lift sanctions and even restore economic ties — all of which would benefit Moscow ... Read More

Putin Expands Secrecy Law to Tighten Wartime Control in Russia

President Vladimir Putin has expanded the range of information covered by Russia’s state secrecy law, further tightening his grip on society as his war in Ukraine continues. Read More

Trump, Putin, Carlson and the Shifting Sands of Today’s American Politics (Published 2024) - The New York Times

Plenty of Western news organizations have requested interviews since the 2022 invasion, as confirmed by Dmitri S. Peskov, Mr. Putin’s spokesman, but the Kremlin chose Mr. Carlson because it saw ... Read More

Political infighting could hurt Russia’s war efforts — and possibly Putin’s power | PBS News

Sergei Markov, a pro-Kremlin political commentator, described Prigozhin as “the second-most popular man after Putin” and a “symbol of Russia’s military victory for millions of people.” ... Read More

What's next as Trump vents fury at Vladimir Putin: From the Politics Desk - NBC News

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and ... Read More

Zelenskyy agrees to meet Putin in Istanbul after Trump weighs in - USA TODAY

Putin's proposal came hours after major European powers demanded on May 10 in Kyiv that Putin agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face "massive" new sanctions, a position that Trump's ... Read More

Putin says Russia plans to cut military spending from next year

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia was looking to cut its military expenditure from next year, contrasting that with NATO's plan to ramp up defence spending over the next decade. Read More

Putin Says Russia to Seek Defense Cuts; How Much Depends on War

President Vladimir Putin said Russia plans to cut defense spending, acknowledging growing strains on the budget even as he insisted that reductions would depend on winning his war in Ukraine. Read More

Putin’s Latest Answer to Trump’s Cease-Fire Proposal - WSJ

Review and Outlook: While Donald Trump focuses on Ukraine's electrical supply, nuclear power plants and rare earth minerals, Vladimir Putin wants much bigger concessions that would cripple the ... Read More