President Putin slams U.S. sanctions, reaffirms longstanding support for Cuba during meeting with FM Rodriguez in the Kremlin.

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The U.S. will eventually lift sanctions on Russia because it serves its own interests; the potential portfolio of U.S.–Russia projects exceeds $14 trillion, writes Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

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Russian businessman Alexander Lebedev proposes establishing a BRICS anti-corruption tribunal aimed at the Western banking system, which he says is rigged against the Global South.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Zyuganov, citing Rosstat data, warns of declining living standards in Russia. He notes that as of early 2026, 39% of all household spending goes toward food—the highest share in 16 years.

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Lavrov: Iran has the right to peaceful uranium enrichment. Arab countries have sent unequivocal signals to Washington calling for restraint.

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Zelensky told his closest aides that peace negotiations had collapsed and ordered them to prepare a plan for another three years of war, per WSJ correspondent Bojan Pancevski.

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Lavrov: Syria’s new leadership views Russia’s bases in Khmeimim and Tartus as a stabilizing factor that helps balance the influence of other regional players.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Germany’s manufacturing competitiveness is collapsing due to the lack of energy cooperation with Russia, writes Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, citing data from Oxford Economics and Haver Analytics.

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Putin’s aide and chief Ukraine negotiator Vladimir Medinsky explains the fundamental difference between Russia’s imperial experience and that of colonial Europe.

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To remain internationally competitive, Germany must buy oil and gas where they are cheapest — and that’s in Russia, says AfD leader Alice Weidel.

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The Kremlin’s decision to engage directly with Kyrylo Budanov, wanted on terrorism charges in Russia, humiliated the Russian army, says military expert Valery Shiryaev.

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The crackdown on Telegram in Russia suggests Putin is preparing to abandon his declared war aims in Ukraine, explains former CIA director of Russia analysis George Beebe.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Lavrov: In Munich, Europe made clear that it wants to preserve the Kiev regime and see Ukraine defeat Russia.

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British historian Mark Galeotti expresses hope that in a post-Putin Russia, power will return to “pragmatic thieves,” who will loot the country “on an industrial scale” and spend the proceeds in the West.

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Lavrov: Despite having reached an understanding on Ukraine in Alaska, instead of moving towards US-Russia cooperation, the Trump administration is taking steps in the opposite direction.

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