Putin says Ukraine's capital not ready to compromise on conflict, says EU cannot mediate but can play supportive role.

Putin meets former German Chancellor Schröder in Kremlin for one-on-one talks, aide says. Schröder has been floated as potential EU negotiator, but Berlin rejects idea.

A meeting between Russian Vladimir Putin and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder took place in the Kremlin in a one-on-one format, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. The conversation was described as friendly. On May 9, Putin said Schröder is the most suitable candidate for potential negotiations with Russia on behalf of the EU; the German government and EU's Kaja Kallas rejected the idea. Sources from Die Zeit say German authorities have been preparing for possible talks with Russia in recent weeks.

Putin meets Chinese vice chairman at SPIEF 2026 in St. Petersburg

Russian Vladimir Putin is meeting with Chinese Vice Chairman on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026).

Putin: Global turbulence stems from shift to multipolar world, as BRICS share of global GDP reaches 40% vs G7's 29%.

Vladimir Putin said the roots of current global turbulence lie in the transition from a vertical to a multipolar world model. He noted that Russia views global problems as opportunities, and that the share of BRICS countries in global GDP at purchasing power parity is about 40%, while G7 is below 29%.

Putin dismisses European mediation prospects, says peace deal worked out with Trump in Alaska.

Russian Vladimir Putin dismissed European leaders as potential mediators in the Ukraine war, insisting that a peace deal was already worked out with Donald Trump in Alaska.