Kremlin Open to Ukraine Leader Talks, Conditions Apply

Moscow – The possibility of a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains on the table, albeit contingent upon substantial preparatory work, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The statement, made on February 25th, 2026, doesn’t rule out a potential summit but emphasizes the necessity for “extremely detailed preparation … Read more

Putin Says Russia Forecasts 1% Economic Growth in 2025

“`html Russia’s Economic Outlook: Growth, Inflation, and Challenges Russia’s ⁤Economic Outlook: Growth,⁣ Inflation, and Challenges Recent statements from Russian President Vladimir Putin indicate an expectation of 1%⁢ economic growth in 2025, though this represents a ⁣slowdown from previous years. This forecast comes amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and important structural⁢ challenges⁢ for the Russian economy. This … Read more