From hospital, pope pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine cityThe request focuses on the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, KhersonHe emphasized the need for food and medical aid deliveryBy afp · 16 October 2026
Putin observes military drills in the Urals involving troops from China and other nationsBy ap · 2 October 2026
UpdatePutin orders halt in strikes on Kyiv as he meets Trump envoys at KremlinBy Agencies · 5 September 2026
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been releasedBy AP · 11 August 2026
In public letter, Ukraine’s Zelensky calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral countryBy AP · 4 June 2026
