Vladimir Putin’s Russia is embroiled in war and plagued by systemic decay — and Donald Trump can exploit its weakness to end its campaign of global instability.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Friday for the signing of a broad pact between Moscow and Tehran. The Kremlin says the “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement between Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will take their cooperation to a new level.

Russian forces took control of two more settlements in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday, the latest in a series of gains it has reported in its steady advance westward.

World War I had a catastrophic impact on Russia, forcing its withdrawal before the conflict ended, resulting in significant territorial losses, including what is now Ukraine, Moldova, Poland, Finland,

Putin’s ultimate goal isn’t recreating empire or seeking war with NATO—it’s staying in power. Stephen Crowley In pressing for greater military spending to counter Russia, NATO Secretary-General Marc Rutte argues that the “danger is moving toward us at full speed.

Russia and Iran plan to sign a new 20-year treaty, and it is missing a key element in its territorial integrity clause: Crimea.

U.S.-led sanctions have hit Russian oil exports. Moscow has accused Ukraine of trying to strike its last gas pipeline into Europe.

From Syria to Libya to Georgia, Putin's grip on his global empire is loosening. Thus far only Turkey and Israel benefit. Will the West rise to the occasion too?

The tragedy began eleven years ago on February 27th when Ukrainians demonstrated in the capital Kyiv. This became known as the Euromaidan protests, which ousted pro-Russia President Viktor Yanukovych because he refused to sign a trade agreement with the European Union or EU.

Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on cargo planes. The students in a summer acting course performed a ...

Boris Johnson called Vladimir Putin a "f**king idiot" during a TV interview and said the Russian leader needs to understand his country's empire is "over".

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, known for his unwavering support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, addressed President Putin directly. "It's over. There's no more empire, Vladimir,