Damascus] Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week in a call initiated by Moscow, marking a significant shift in relations between the two countries following the ouster of Bashar Assad.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks during his interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (, Sputnik,

Russian military courts sentenced more than 1,000 people on terrorist charges last year, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, referring to a massive wave of prosecutions during the Ukraine offensive.

"Russia is open for U.S.-Russia economic cooperation and believes such cooperation is key for more resilient global economy," envoy Kirill Dmitriev, appointed on February 23, said in a statement.

Amidst Trump’s apparent pivot toward Russia, Vladmir Putin offered the opportunity for U.S. businesses to re-engage in Russia as one of his primary bargaining chips in peace negotiations, an apparent “concession” to America.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed world leaders at the summit in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion.

It's been a week that has upended traditional alliances, left Europe and Ukraine scrambling to respond, raised fears for European security and put Russia where it wants to be: at the top table of global politics,

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the Supreme Mufti of Russia and Chairman of the Russian Central Spiritual Administration of Muslims Talgat Tadzhuddin, back to a camera, during

Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus with an iron hand for over 30 years and has relied on Kremlin subsidies and support, allowed Russia to