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After Trump met Zelensky and called Putin, the main obstacle to peace is clear – and it’s not territory ANALYSIS
The US president’s contacts on December 28 proved who controls the endgame
Dec 29, 2025 12:37
Kremlin agrees with Trump that Ukraine peace talks in final phase
Moscow believes the end of the conflict is approaching, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Dec 29, 2025 10:51
Zelensky faces ‘cemetery’ if ousted from power – US journalist (VIDEO) Exclusive
The Ukrainian leader is a “puppet” clinging to power, knowing that Western elites will want him gone because “he knows too much,” John Varoli tells RT
Dec 28, 2025 11:34
EU ‘main obstacle’ to Ukraine peace – Lavrov
Brussels is not ready for constructive negotiations and is seeking to inflict a “strategic defeat on Russia,” the foreign minister has said
Dec 28, 2025 07:01
Kiev sacking commanders after loss of key Donbass city – media
Two brigade commanders were reportedly filing false reports, claiming to hold positions in Seversk that had long been abandoned
Dec 28, 2025 02:35
Zelensky demands more money from Western backers
Kiev is not receiving sufficient funds for weapons production, the Ukrainian leader has said
Dec 28, 2025 00:16
Putin congratulates troops on liberating strategic town (VIDEO)
The capture of Gulaypole opens the way for further advances in Russia’s Zaporozhye Region, the president has said
Dec 27, 2025 22:59
Ukrainians risking their lives to flee mobilization – CNN
Men are undertaking dangerous journeys through the wilderness to escape the country, according to the American broadcaster
Dec 27, 2025 21:00
‘Smart people’ in West offering Ukraine ‘good conditions’ – Putin
Kiev is in “no rush” to resolve the conflict peacefully even in the face of decent proposals, the Russian president has said
Dec 27, 2025 18:04
Rewriting the rules of war: What Russia achieved in the 2025 arms race FEATURE
Strategic weapons, asymmetric tactics, and the combat breakthroughs that defined the year
Dec 27, 2025 17:36
New corruption scandal erupts in Kiev
Anti-graft agencies have said that they have uncovered an illegal lobbying scheme in parliament following an undercover operation
Dec 27, 2025 16:19
Vaccines, super jets and energy megadeals: 12 Russian success stories from 2025 EXPLAINER
The country has enjoyed achievements in areas ranging from medical research and Arctic trade routes to new jets and energy megadeals
Dec 27, 2025 15:28
Russia to return to global sports in 2026 – football boss
Alexander Dyukov says an IOC youth ruling could lead to most Western sanctions on Russian athletes being lifted
Dec 27, 2025 13:19
Russia jails ex-diplomat over US intel links
Arseny Konovalov has been sentenced to 12 years in a high-security penal colony
Dec 27, 2025 09:13
Zelensky ally floats online voting in Ukrainian election
Kiev must use all means to ensure turnout in a potential election would be high, David Arakhamia has said
Dec 27, 2025 08:17
RT announces 2025 awards for warzone reporters
The outlet has honored three pieces covering the Ukraine conflict, the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and attacks on journalists in the enclave
Dec 27, 2025 02:10
Ukraine conflict resolution ‘really close’ – Russian deputy FM
While progress has been achieved, Kiev and its EU backers are determined to torpedo the deal, Ryabkov has warned
Dec 26, 2025 20:30
No turning point for Ukraine: The frontline reality Western media won’t show FEATURE
From stalled urban battles to collapsing strongholds, developments in December highlight Russia’s growing operational advantage
Dec 26, 2025 17:48
European NATO nations openly ‘preparing for war’ – Belarusian defense minister
The US-led military bloc is building up its forces in Eastern Europe, Viktor Khrenin has said
Dec 26, 2025 16:12
Young Russian woman busted in Kiev-ordered bomb plot – FSB
The 18-year-old suspect was coerced into an attempted terrorist attack against the military, the security agency has said
Dec 26, 2025 08:50
Moscow accuses Bloomberg of spreading ‘fake news’
The news agency claimed a “person close to the Kremlin” had offered it insight into Russia’s stance on the Ukraine conflict
Dec 26, 2025 08:11
Zelensky adviser claims Ukraine ‘can’t afford’ elections
Kiev must prioritize “militarization” and social programs over organizing a vote, Mikhail Podoliak has said
Dec 26, 2025 03:24
Putin wishes Trump merry Christmas – Kremlin
The two presidents, however, have no plans for a phone call, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said
Dec 26, 2025 00:45
US wants Europe’s largest nuclear plant for cryptomining – Putin
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has reportedly been a key point in President Donald Trump’s peace plan
Dec 25, 2025 21:40

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