Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region, which was recently partially occupied by Ukrainian forces, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. It was the Russian leader's first trip to the region since a Ukrainian incursion last year.

President Trump has said the U.S. could step away from Russia-Ukraine peace talks if they prove futile. VP Vance took it a step further by saying the U.S. is totally open to doing so.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk Oblast, the Kremlin said on May 21, marking his first known visit since Moscow declared it had retaken the Russian border region from Ukrainian forces. Russia claimed on April 26 that it had completed its operation to "liberate" Kursk Oblast.

New technical talks between Ukraine and Russia may take place at the Vatican next week, states Finnish President Alexander Stubb, according to Yle. The President of Finland noted that the United States has not stepped back from its role as a mediator in resolving Russia’s military actions against Ukraine.

Lindsey Graham's push to sanction Russia continues to earn bipartisan support in the Senate, even as President Donald Trump takes a differing stance toward the Kremlin than previous administrations. Graham's legislation,

After delaying an earlier ultimatum, the European Union has passed a new sanctions package against Russia. The sanctions come as a result of Russia rejecting plans for a 30-day ceasefire that the US,

Donald Trump has been urged to pressure Russia with further sanctions, after Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky warned Vladimir Putin is “trying to buy time” to continue his war.The US president insisted progress had been made after his two-hour call with the Russian president on Monday.

Iran's parliament has officially approved a 20-year strategic partnership with Russia, marking a major step in deepening defence and economic ties between the two countries. The agreement, signed earlier in January,