Russia, Putin and Putinism

G7 Finance Ministers Show Unity in Support of Ukraine Against Russia

Alan Rappeport — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:21:50 -0400

Top economic officials avoided a condemnation of U.S. tariffs but committed to trying to reduce “economic policy uncertainty.”

How ‘Daniel’ Led Our Reporters to an Assembly Line for Russian Spies

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:34:10 -0400

For years, Russia used Brazil as a launchpad for its most elite intelligence officers, known as illegals. They started businesses, made friends and had love affairs — events that, over many years, became the building blocks of entirely new identities. Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz, investigative reporters for The New York Times, discuss one case.

Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem

David E. Sanger, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Michael Schwirtz — Thu, 22 May 2025 05:49:10 -0400

In a reversal, President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions on Russia, seemingly eager to move on to doing business deals with it.

Exclusive | Trump Tells European Leaders in Private That Putin Isn’t Ready to End War - WSJ

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Exclusive | Trump Tells European Leaders in Private That Putin Isn’t Ready to End War WSJ

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow airports briefly shut after Russia claims it downed hundreds of drones - The Independent

Wed, 21 May 2025 19:37:58 -0400

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow airports briefly shut after Russia claims it downed hundreds of drones The Independent

European unity against Putin in peril if Trump moves to ease sanctions - The Guardian

Wed, 21 May 2025 18:49:00 -0400

European unity against Putin in peril if Trump moves to ease sanctions The Guardian

Russia Used Brazil to Create Deep-Cover Spies

Michael Schwirtz, Jane Bradley, Lucy Jones and Dado Galdieri — Wed, 21 May 2025 17:42:20 -0400

Russia’s intelligence services turned Brazil into an assembly line for deep-cover operatives. A team of federal agents from the South American country has been quietly dismantling it.

Exclusive: Shaheen says Putin "playing" Trump "like a fiddle" - Axios

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:32:43 -0400

Exclusive: Shaheen says Putin "playing" Trump "like a fiddle" Axios

Trump Hands Putin Another Victory - The Atlantic

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:26:51 -0400

Trump Hands Putin Another Victory The Atlantic

"Would Be Nice If He Spoke To Putin That Way" — The Internet Is Rolling Its Eyes After Donald Trump Insulted This Reporter - Yahoo

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:21:30 -0400

"Would Be Nice If He Spoke To Putin That Way" — The Internet Is Rolling Its Eyes After Donald Trump Insulted This Reporter Yahoo

'War crimes have been committed' — Rubio admits Russia is an aggressor, declines to label Putin as a war criminal - The Kyiv Independent

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:16:03 -0400

'War crimes have been committed' — Rubio admits Russia is an aggressor, declines to label Putin as a war criminal The Kyiv Independent

The Guardian view on Russia sanctions: a brittle economy is Putin’s weakness | Editorial - The Guardian

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:13:00 -0400

The Guardian view on Russia sanctions: a brittle economy is Putin’s weakness | Editorial The Guardian

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv launches drone attack on warplane and missile parts plant - The Independent

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:12:21 -0400

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv launches drone attack on warplane and missile parts plant The Independent

Putin aims to destroy Ukraine and has zero interest in a compromise peace - Atlantic Council

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:51:00 -0400

Putin aims to destroy Ukraine and has zero interest in a compromise peace Atlantic Council

Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces - AP News

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:18:00 -0400

Putin visited Russia's Kursk region for first time since Moscow said it drove out Ukrainian forces AP News

Opinion | A Sanctions Message to Putin—and China - WSJ

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:55:11 -0400

Opinion | A Sanctions Message to Putin—and China WSJ

Will Vance remark about US bailing on Ukraine encourage Putin to sink nascent peace talks? - Fox News

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:46:00 -0400

Will Vance remark about US bailing on Ukraine encourage Putin to sink nascent peace talks? Fox News

Marco Rubio Can’t Quite Label Putin With 2 Words In Testy Exchange - Yahoo

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:03:00 -0400

Marco Rubio Can’t Quite Label Putin With 2 Words In Testy Exchange Yahoo

Rubio Signals Labeling Putin War Criminal Would Hurt Peace Talks - Bloomberg.com

Wed, 21 May 2025 13:54:40 -0400

Rubio Signals Labeling Putin War Criminal Would Hurt Peace Talks Bloomberg.com

E.U. Offers Emergency Funding for Radio Free Europe After Trump Cuts

Jenny Gross — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:52:29 -0400

The European Union said it would provide short-term financing for Radio Free Europe, but the amount falls short of what the news outlet says it needs to stay afloat.

US secretary of state refuses to call Putin a war criminal - Українська правда

Wed, 21 May 2025 12:41:00 -0400

US secretary of state refuses to call Putin a war criminal Українська правда

UK and Europe target Russia with major sanctions after Putin-Trump call - The Guardian

Wed, 21 May 2025 12:37:42 -0400

UK and Europe target Russia with major sanctions after Putin-Trump call The Guardian

Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem - The New York Times

Wed, 21 May 2025 12:35:00 -0400

Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem The New York Times

Trump Said Peace in Ukraine Would Come Easy. It Hasn’t.

Wed, 21 May 2025 12:32:50 -0400

President Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, and what it can tell us about how the war might end.

Andriy Portnov, Former Ukrainian Official, Is Shot Dead in Spain

Maria Varenikova and José Bautista — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:23:26 -0400

Andriy Portnov was a senior aide to Ukraine’s former president Viktor F. Yanukovych, who was ousted in a 2014 uprising over his alignment with Moscow.

Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces

Anatoly Kurmanaev and Ivan Nechepurenko — Wed, 21 May 2025 11:50:58 -0400

The Russian leader traveled to the region in the west of the country where a surprise incursion last year embarrassed Moscow.

Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces - The New York Times

Wed, 21 May 2025 11:50:58 -0400

Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces The New York Times

Text Messages Between Russian Spies, Annotated

Michael Schwirtz and Jane Bradley — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:58:34 -0400

The messages offer a glimpse at life deep undercover. Our correspondents break down four revealing exchanges.

Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo

Anatoly Kurmanaev — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:54:43 -0400

The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.

Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo - The New York Times

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:54:00 -0400

Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo The New York Times

Rep. Keating pushes Rubio at House hearing: "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal?" - CBS News

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:48:00 -0400

Rep. Keating pushes Rubio at House hearing: "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal?" CBS News

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin boasts of massive attack on Kyiv troops - The Telegraph

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:54:18 -0400

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin boasts of massive attack on Kyiv troops The Telegraph

Putin Jokes About Occupying Ukraine’s Sumy Region - The Moscow Times

Wed, 21 May 2025 09:45:54 -0400

Putin Jokes About Occupying Ukraine’s Sumy Region The Moscow Times

Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and Britain impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine - NBC News

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:59:41 -0400

Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and Britain impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine NBC News

Russian Advance in Ukraine Is Slowing Despite Putin’s Confidence - Bloomberg.com

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:15:06 -0400

Russian Advance in Ukraine Is Slowing Despite Putin’s Confidence Bloomberg.com

Russian Advance in Ukraine Is Slowing Despite Putin’s Confidence - Bloomberg

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:15:06 -0400

Russian Advance in Ukraine Is Slowing Despite Putin’s Confidence Bloomberg

Ukraine war latest: Putin visits battle-scarred Kursk for first time since recapture - The Independent

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:11:08 -0400

Ukraine war latest: Putin visits battle-scarred Kursk for first time since recapture The Independent

Putin visits reclaimed Kursk region as Russia presses battlefield advantage - Financial Times

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:07:26 -0400

Putin visits reclaimed Kursk region as Russia presses battlefield advantage Financial Times

Are direct talks between Russia and Ukraine likely to lead to peace? - Al Jazeera

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:46:19 -0400

Are direct talks between Russia and Ukraine likely to lead to peace? Al Jazeera

DOJ investigates Andrew Cuomo and FDA targets Covid vaccine rollout: Morning Rundown - NBC News

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:21:38 -0400

DOJ investigates Andrew Cuomo and FDA targets Covid vaccine rollout: Morning Rundown NBC News

Putin Makes Surprise Visit To Russia's Kursk Region Amid Accusations of Stalling Peace Talks - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:13:28 -0400

Putin Makes Surprise Visit To Russia's Kursk Region Amid Accusations of Stalling Peace Talks Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Will Putin Tap Tatarstan’s Global Appeal for the Russia-U.S. Rapprochement? - The Moscow Times

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:10:00 -0400

Will Putin Tap Tatarstan’s Global Appeal for the Russia-U.S. Rapprochement? The Moscow Times

Friends without benefits: How the long-running Trump-Putin bromance is still not delivering - NBC News

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:09:00 -0400

Friends without benefits: How the long-running Trump-Putin bromance is still not delivering NBC News

Germany’s Pistorius says Trump misjudged his influence over Putin - politico.eu

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:02:00 -0400

Germany’s Pistorius says Trump misjudged his influence over Putin politico.eu

Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces - ABC News

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:47:18 -0400

Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces ABC News

Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts - Reuters

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:34:27 -0400

Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts Reuters

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since recapturing from Ukraine – as it happened - The Guardian

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:10:25 -0400

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since recapturing from Ukraine – as it happened The Guardian

Peace in Ukraine Is Harder Than Trump Thought

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:12 -0400

President Trump’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, and what it can tell us about how the war might end.

Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike - Al Jazeera

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:33:45 -0400

Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike Al Jazeera

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since Ukrainian troops ejected - Sky News

Wed, 21 May 2025 05:33:45 -0400

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since Ukrainian troops ejected Sky News