Putin’s childhood in St. Petersburg was rife with hardship, but he learned to become a wily street fighter and scrappy underdog. His ambition was rewarded with admission to the Soviet ...

Vladimir Putin is sending his injured Russian soldiers back to serve on the frontline in Ukraine “on crutches”, according to British officials. Russia occupies around a fifth of Ukraine after ...

Donald Trump’s admiration for Putin dates back to before his presidential run, but since Trump's election, his campaign’s ties to Russia have become the focus of controversy and multiple ...

Wearing military uniform in video broadcast by Russian state television, Putin told frontline troops that Moscow’s goal is to “completely liberate” Kursk as soon as possible, during his ...

Putin’s choice of military attire — rather than his usual civilian suit — was a notable move, ISW noted. The dictator sought to portray himself as a wartime leader, reinforcing his control over ...

(CNN) — President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Russia’s occupied Kursk region on Wednesday, as the Kremlin considers a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with his troops closing in ...