Dec 18, 2025 · On the second day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of President Vladimir V. Putin’s closest aides refused to follow his orders. Mr. Putin had told the aide, Dmitri N. Kozak, to demand...

Dec 19, 2025 · While other officials endorsed Putin’s plans, Kozak hesitated, explaining that negotiations with Ukraine were failing and that he had more concerns to raise. Putin cut him off.

Dec 17, 2025 · Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.

3 days ago · The Kremlin paints a picture of a society united by war, but underneath, frustration is festering as all avenues of creativity and dissent or controlled or blocked.

Dec 19, 2025 · Follow live updates from NBC News as Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at his annual year-end news conference on Ukraine, peace, war and Trump.

Oct 9, 2025 · Here’s a look at the main figures in the opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin, most of them driven abroad by a relentless clampdown.

Mar 14, 2025 · Vladimir Putin said Ukraine must surrender after President Donald Trump urged the Russian leader to spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers, following ceasefire talks between the U.S. …