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Trump's ultimatum on Ukraine war: Kremlin weighs response as tensions rise
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, acknowledged the need for time to digest President Donald Trump's new ultimatums concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Kremlin has not ruled out the possibility of a personal response from President Vladimir Putin himself.
In Moscow, Trump's recent statements on the Ukrainian-Russian war have been met with gravity, as expressed by Peskov in remarks to Interfax.
Peskov noted that part of Trump's address was directed at Putin, necessitating …
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Moscow on edge: Trump’s shift to support Kyiv sends Kremlin into panic mode as nuclear fears rise
In a dramatic turn of events, Moscow finds itself in panic mode as former President Donald Trump pivots to support Kyiv, shocking Russian elites who can no longer conceal their anxiety.
The Russian capital is reeling from the sudden shift in American administration's stance on Russia and Ukraine. Trump's decision to significantly ramp up arms supplies to Kyiv has created a whirlwind in Moscow. Rumors that Ukraine might soon possess missiles capable of striking Russia's capital have sent shock …
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Kremlin: Russian-American dialogue to continue despite diplomatic tensions
A "constructive dialogue" between the United States and Russia is set to continue, as it's deemed more effective than futile attempts at exerting pressure. This statement came from Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and a special representative of President Vladimir Putin on investment-economic cooperation with foreign countries, as he wrote on his Telegram channel on Monday, July 14.
Dmitriev noted the "titanic efforts" currently being made to derail the …
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Putin implements emergency measures to avert looming economic crisis in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is urgently demanding measures to save the nation's faltering economy as the situation spirals out of control, according to Russian media reports. Experts are cautioning that the magnitude of Russia's economic challenges renders most of Putin's crisis-response measures ineffective.
Amid a sharp downturn in industrial business activity, the Kremlin is making emergency efforts to stabilize the situation. On Saturday, Putin issued an urgent directive to maintain …
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Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit found dead in suspected suicide following dismissal
Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, who was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin on July 7, 2025, was found dead that same day at his home. The 53-year-old's body was discovered in his personal vehicle in the affluent district of Odintsovo near Moscow, alongside a firearm, reports Telegram channel 112.
According to Telegram channel Operational ZSU, the gun alleged to have been used by Starovoit was an honorary award from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The channel also claimed that …
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Russia: U.S. abruptly cancels bilateral talks
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has announced that the United States has withdrawn from the latest round of talks aimed at “resolving irritants” in bilateral relations. Despite this setback, Moscow remains hopeful about a future dialogue, the Foreign Ministry stated on its website.
"The upcoming session of bilateral consultations intended to address 'irritants' and normalize the operations of diplomatic missions of both countries has been canceled at the behest of the …
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Putin breaks silence on health issues, reveals vision problems
During a reception at the Kremlin, Russian president Vladimir Putin, 72, unexpectedly opened up about his health issues under the influence of champagne. Discussing regular health checkups, he admitted to dedicating two full days each year to medical examinations and acknowledged problems with his vision. These revelations afford a scarce glimpse into the health of the aging autocrat whose well-being has long been a matter of public speculation.
Captured in a video by Kremlin reporter Pavel …
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Kremlin dismisses Western pressure as futile amid international efforts for ceasefire
Kremlin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, says Russia already knows what to do in response to economic sanctions. According to Peskov, the Russian government shouldn't be frightened by new sanctions, as it has grown accustomed to them since 2014.
In an interview with the Russian media, he mentioned that Russia is prepared for the implications of additional economic restrictions. "Therefore, trying to intimidate us with sanctions is futile," Peskov commented in response to Britain's new …
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Russia on the brink: economic and social crisis loom as war nears end
As the war draws to a close, Russia faces the threat of an impending catastrophe. President Vladimir Putin is acutely aware of what lies ahead. The ongoing conflict has been the sole factor keeping the Russian economy afloat. Without it, the nation’s defense industry could collapse, triggering a recession, a surge in crime, and a burst of social unrest within the Kremlin’s walls.
Ceasing hostilities with Ukraine might herald not peace, but the fragmentation of Russia. The economy faces a …
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Kremlin announces end of ceasefire on Ukraine energy strikes
The Kremlin announced that the month's ceasefire on Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure has expired, yet Russian President Vladimir Putin has not issued new orders,said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
"The month has indeed passed, but at this point, no other instructions have been given by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, President Putin," Peskov stated in response to queries on whether the end of the moratorium signifies that both sides could resume strikes.
Peskov …