Russia does not consider itself responsible for the casualties during the special military operation in Ukraine, as it did not initiate the conflict. This was announced on December 19 by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the "Results of the Year".

MOSCOW, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Russia is ready and willing to end the conflict in Ukraine through peaceful means, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. "We are aware of certain signals indicating that Kiev is ready to engage in some form of dialogue," Putin said during his annual press conference.

In a world exclusive interview with India Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlines his strict conditions for ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking to Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan, Putin asserts that Russia will only lay down arms if Kiev's troops withdraw from territories claimed by Russia.

If Kiev refuses a substantive dialogue, Moscow will be forced to seek the liberation of its historical territories by military means. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 17.

EADaily, December 19th, 2025. Vladimir Zelensky is a talented artist. This is how the Russian president described his "performance" at the Kupyansk stele.

A combined Russian missile and drone attack on Kiev killed at least 12 people and injured at least 90, Ukrainian authorities said on Thursday, prompting US President Donald Trump to tell Russian leader Vladimir Putin to "STOP!" "Vladimir, STOP!" Trump ...

With US-brokered negotiations entering a critical phase, Washington signals impatience while Moscow holds to hardline demands.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an exclusive interview with India Today, addresses critical geopolitical and economic issues ahead of his visit to New Delhi. Speaking to Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan,

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday opened his year-end news conference, an event that will be closely watched for his response to the U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine. The annual live news conference is combined with a nationwide call-in show that offers Russians across the country the opportunity to ask questions of Putin,

Russian president vows legal defence, warns EU may spread its practice to other nations; presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev says Ursula and Merz should resign if they want to prove 'conviction, unity,