2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here's how it unfolded
The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war in Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin apologises over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – but does not admit fault
Russia's Putin apologises to Azerbaijan over 'tragic' airliner crash
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Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
Putin says Russia could again hit Ukraine with new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia could again hit Ukraine with the new Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile that was first used in a November 21 strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year
European Gas Jumps as Putin Doubts New Transit Deal Can Be Made
Gas prices in Europe surge as Putin casts doubt on new transit agreement – Bloomberg
European natural gas prices have spiked after Putin expressed doubts about reaching a new agreement to maintain gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine. Source: Bloomberg Details: On Friday, 27 December, benchmark futures rose by 5%,
Vladimir Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential meeting with Trump
Putin, during a wide-ranging end-of-year news conference in Moscow, claimed that he hasn’t spoken to Trump in years and that there are no current plans for a meeting – but if they do talk, he’s
Vladimir Putin open to peace talks with Ukraine ‘if it comes to that’
Slovakia could host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the future after receiving approval from Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader who this week hosted Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico in Moscow, said he had offered his country to host negotiations about the end of the war as it will soon near its three-year mark.
Putin laments "serious blunders" in top general's killing, says he'll meet Trump "any time" on Ukraine war
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Putin Goads US to Deploy THAAD in Ukraine: 'See What Our Boys Can Learn'
The THAAD antimissile systems were among the list of weapons that Ukraine requested from the U.S. in December 2023. Kyiv has appealed for the system to be deployed to fight against Russian aggression, although the Pentagon has rejected this prospect.
Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
Russian President Vladimir Putin has boasted about the economy and hailed his troops’ gains in Ukraine during his annual news conference and call-in show.
Putin Ally Calls for Alaska's Return to Russia
Vladimir Solovyov called for the U.S. state's return to Russia after Russian military aircrafts recently entered international airspace close to Alaska.
Trump says he is waiting for meeting with Putin to end war in Ukraine
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he is anticipating a meeting with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Source: Trump during a speech in Arizona broadcast by LiveNow from Fox Quote: "One of the things I want to do,
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK condemns ‘reckless’ Kremlin after Putin’s apology over Azerbaijan Airlines crash
UK condemns ‘reckless’ Kremlin after Putin’s apology over Azerbaijan Airlines crash - The UK has called for an independent investigation into the downing of an Azerbaijani plane thought to have been c