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Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet in coming days

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet in the coming days, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, marking the first summit between the two leaders since 2021.

Russia slams U.S. over India oil threats, calls pressure illegal

Russia on Tuesday accused the United States of applying illegal pressure on India over its Russian oil imports, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs unless New Delhi halts purchases.

Kremlin urges nuclear caution after Trump submarine order

The Kremlin responded cautiously to U.S. President Donald Trump's order to reposition nuclear submarines, urging restraint in nuclear rhetoric and emphasizing the importance of diplomacy during rising tensions over Ukraine.

Kremlin says Trump’s comments target Putin

The Kremlin says President Donald Trump’s recent comments, including threats of sanctions and military support to Ukraine, are serious and directly aimed at President Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin ‘Doesn’t Care,’ senior Russian official responds to Trump's ultimatum

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement, describing the ultimatum to the Kremlin, as 'theatrical.' While a senior Russian diplomat, Sergei Ryabkov, suggested that giving ultimatums to Moscow was unacceptable and pointless.

Kremlin supports U.S. envoy’s mediation, awaits Kyiv’s response

The Kremlin on 15 July welcomed U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg’s mediation efforts during his visit to Kyiv and restated its readiness for further direct peace talks, while noting Ukraine has yet to respond.

Kremlin allows foreigners to serve in Russian Army

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also during the period of mobilisation, which is aimed at expanding military recruitment.

Kremlin responds calmly to Trump’s Putin criticism

The Kremlin says it remains calm after Donald Trump’s criticism of Vladimir Putin, expressing hope for ongoing dialogue with Washington despite rising tensions.

Russia awaits Ukraine's response on next round of peace talks

The Kremlin says it is still awaiting Ukraine’s response on scheduling the next round of peace talks in Istanbul, while criticizing continued Western arms shipments as counterproductive to peace efforts.

Lavrov dismisses NATO’s new defence goal as non-threatening

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov downplayed NATO’s new 5% defence spending target, saying it won’t have a major impact on Russia’s security and accusing the alliance of exaggerating the threat his country poses.

Kremlin: Iran’s withdrawal from nuclear watchdog a result of strikes

The Kremlin on Wednesday said Tehran’s decision to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a "direct" result of the recent Israeli and US strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran.

Kremlin expects confirmation of next Russia-Ukraine talks this week

The dates for a next third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations should be determined this week, according to Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Russia slams U.S. strikes on Iran, warns of rising regional tension

The Kremlin has strongly condemned the recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning they could trigger wider instability in the region and deepen the ongoing conflict.

Iran seeks stronger Russia backing after U.S. strikes

Iran's top diplomat has travelled to Moscow with a message from Supreme Leader Khamenei, seeking greater support from Russia after the most significant U.S. military action against Iran in decades.

Kremlin calls G7 'rather useless', agrees with Trump that kicking out Russia was a mistake

The Kremlin backed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Russia’s expulsion from the G8 in 2014 was a mistake but dismissed the relevance of the current G7, calling it “rather useless.”

Kremlin says Russia is not holding gas supply talks with Europe or the US

The Kremlin said Thursday it has no talks under way with Washington or European capitals to revive Russian gas flows via Ukraine, leaving TurkStream as Moscow’s only pipeline route into Europe.

Kremlin open to discussing Zelenskyy's proposal to halt civilian attacks

President Putin is open to discussing President Zelenskyy’s call to halt attacks on civilian infrastructure, the Kremlin said Tuesday, though no talks are currently planned. The conflict has drawn renewed global pressure for progress toward peace.

Kremlin says talks with Ukraine could happen if 'obstacles' are removed

The Kremlin says negotiations with Ukraine remain possible, but only if Kyiv removes unspecified obstacles, leaving the path to diplomacy uncertain.

Kremlin to announce end of energy infrastructure Moratorium between Russia and Ukraine

The Kremlin has confirmed that it will announce when the moratorium on strikes against each other’s energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by the United States, will come to an end.

Kremlin calls recent talks between Putin and US envoy 'extremely useful'

The Kremlin on Monday described recent talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff as “extremely useful.”

Russia welcomes US-Iran talks, strengthens military alliance with Iran

The Kremlin has backed US-Iran nuclear talks, calling them a step toward easing tensions, as Moscow deepens military ties with Tehran through a newly ratified 20-year strategic pact involving joint drills and intelligence cooperation.

Kremlin says it's working on Ukraine peace after Trump says he's 'pissed off' with Putin

The Kremlin stated that Russia and the U.S. are working on ideas for a peace settlement in Ukraine, despite U.S. President Trump expressing frustration with Putin. Trump threatened secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no ceasefire is reached.

Putin-Trump conversation scheduled for later today

A telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled for later today. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that preparations for the call are underway.