International Women’s Day saw a different side of Russian President Vladimir Putin. A video clip showed Putin struggling to speak. The unedited video was shared on YouTube and shocked Russians to the core to see their leader in such a fragile state.

While the post originated from a spoof account that doesn't belong to the Russian president, many screenshots failed to label it as a parody.

The war in Iran is reshaping global energy markets, and creating unexpected opportunities for Russia.

Primary school teacher Pavel Talankin’s record of the indoctrination of his pupils to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine beats contenders

President draws bipartisan criticism after suggesting Putin is aiding Iranian forces while avoiding direct condemnation of Russian involvement in the conflict.

MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Iran's president over the numerous civilian casualties resulting from "the armed Israeli-American aggression against Iran" and called for an immediate halt to hostilities,

Russian intelligence support for Iran’s deadly retaliation against the US, Israel and Gulf allies — as well as concerns China may also be helping Tehran — demonstrates deepening ties among US adversaries as the war with Iran continues to widen.

The conflict in Iran may give Moscow a short-term boost economically and in Ukraine. But it has also shown the limits of Russia’s partnerships.

Russian President Vladimir Putin seen at the Kremlin in Moscow on Dec. 8, 2025. Photo by PAVEL BEDNYAKOV/POOL/EPA/Shutterstock Vladimir Putin last week sent Steve ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year’s address to deliver a blunt message to the West and to his own troops: Russia is not backing down in Ukraine. As 2026 arrived in Russia’s far eastern regions, Putin vowed victory in the nearly four ...

Vladimir Putin has reportedly been spending nights in the Kremlin under heavy security as mobile internet across Moscow has been blocked