Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.

Ordinary Russians got the chance to question their leader at his year-end call-in show, with queries focused on an end to the Ukraine war and boosting the economy.

President Vladimir Putin's epic annual press conference on Friday was punctuated by bizarre moments and occasional barbs from ordinary Russians venting their frustration via unfiltered text messages.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual marathon press conference is perhaps best summarized as a mashup of a municipal board meeting and geopolitical talkfest.

Vladimir Putin told the world he was 'in love' today - although it is unclear which of his alleged secret lovers the Russian President was referring too

President Vladimir Putin offered no compromise on Friday on his terms for ending the war in Ukraine and accused the European Union of attempting "daylight robbery" of Russian assets.

Sarcastic messages briefly flashed up on a big screen in the hall where Russian President Vladimir Putin was holding his annual press conference and "direct line" phone-in on Friday.

Putin unveiled plans for a new security zone, hinting at a significant shift in Russia's military strategy as it reaches a critical point.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will pursue the 'liberation of its historical lands by military means' if substantive dialogue with the West fails. Speaking at a defence ministry meeting,