Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.
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Kim Jong-un Appears to Mourn His Troops Killed Fighting for Russia
Through an event shown on North Korean state television, Mr. Kim also highlighted the sacrifices made for Moscow and the rewards he seeks.
Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call
It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.
Top Russian General Convicted in High-Profile Corruption Case
Timur Ivanov, a longtime deputy defense minister, was sentenced to 13 years in a penal colony, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.
Top Russian General Convicted in High-Profile Corruption Case
Timur Ivanov, a longtime deputy defense minister, was sentenced to 13 years in a penal colony, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.
Why Ukraine Fell Down the Agenda at the NATO Summit
Russia’s invasion has dominated previous meetings, but keeping President Trump happy was the focus at the gathering this week. Ukraine was largely shunted to the sidelines.
The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons
Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?
NATO Leader’s Aim? Give Trump What He Wants: A Win on Military Spending.
But at a summit focused on keeping President Trump happy, discussion of Russia is expected to be muted, despite most allies’ belief that its aggression is NATO’s chief challenge.
Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
Putin Condemns Strikes on Iran but Stops Short of Offering Concrete Support
President Vladimir V. Putin met with Iran’s foreign minister on Monday, but did not explicitly call out Israel or the United States for their strikes on Russia’s longtime ally.