Also known as: Russian President Vladimir Putin · Putin
Russian President who proposed a ceasefire with Ukraine for May 8-9 and met with Iran's foreign minister amid Middle East tensions.
Putin proposed a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine for May 8–9 to mark World War II Victory Day, threatening a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if violated. He has also engaged in diplomatic discussions with Iran's foreign minister on Middle East security and warned the US and Israel of "damaging consequences" should they resume military action against Iran.
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark World War II Victory Day commemorations and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin first proposed the truce during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine on May 8-9 to mark World War II Victory Day commemorations and threatened a "massive missile strike" on Kyiv if Ukraine violated it. Russian President Vladimir Putin first proposed the truce during a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump stated that a naval blockade against Iran could last months, causing oil prices to reach their highest level in more than four years. With US-Iran diplomacy at a standstill, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of "damaging consequences" if the US and Israel resume military action against Iran.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reporters Without Borders warned that press freedom has declined to its lowest point in a quarter-century, with more than half the world's countries now in "difficult" or "very serious" categories. The United States has dropped to 64th place, cited for Trump's "systematic" attacks on journalists, among other press freedom concerns.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Russia's Kremlin says the Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May will be scaled back this year because of a "terrorist threat" from Ukraine, with no military vehicles or cadets due to the "current operational situation." Peskov said all measures are being taken to minimise danger, though the parade will still be held on Red Square.
29 April 2026 · Capital News →
A Moscow forum titled "The Future of the World — A New Platform for Global Growth" presented ideas from over 100 authors from 43 countries on investing in people, connectivity, technology, and the environment. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that a multipolar global development architecture is forming and that countries must balance national sovereignty with collective responses to global challenges.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
A 142-meter luxury yacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed from Dubai to Muscat, Oman over the weekend, one of few private vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz recently despite an ongoing blockade that has reduced maritime traffic to a fraction of pre-war levels.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as Israel intensified military strikes in Lebanon. The meeting addressed Middle East security and the risk of regional escalation, with Russia positioning itself as a potential mediator.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
A Saint Petersburg court ruled that the Russian LGBT Network, the country's top LGBTQ rights group, is an extremist organisation, effectively outlawing it and exposing supporters to prosecution. Russia has intensified hostility toward LGBTQ organisations, particularly since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brent crude rose 2% to $109.33 a barrel and US-traded crude increased 2% to $96.78 after the US cancelled plans for a second round of peace talks with Iran. Global energy supplies face pressure as the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's crude oil and LNG normally passes, has been effectively closed by the conflict.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to help Russia achieve victory in Ukraine, which he called a "sacred" war. According to state media, Pyongyang has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia, and Moscow is providing financial aid, military technology, food and energy in return.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →