Putin (Image: Getty)Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's open letter was "rude" as the despot rejected a proposed meeting. The Russian leader was responding...

Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea18 hours agoVitaly Shevchenko,KyivandPaulin KolaReutersRussian-backed authorities in the occupied region of Crimea in Ukraine say at least four...

Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin35 minutes agoVitaly Shevchenko,KyivandToby MannEPAVolodymyr Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir...

Getty ImagesJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros4 hours agoRussia's war in Ukraine will provide an unavoidable backdrop to the French Open women's singles...

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens22 hours agoLaura GozziUkraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts of Russia's St Petersburg, hours before the opening...

Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea22 minutes agoVitaly Shevchenko,KyivandPaulin KolaReutersRussian-backed authorities in the occupied region of Crimea in Ukraine say at least four...

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?1 day agoSteve RosenbergBBC Russia EditorReutersIf Vladimir Putin's Russia had an official slogan, what...

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens20 hours agoLaura GozziUkraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts of Russia's St Petersburg, hours before the opening...

Vladimir Putin’s henchmen are chillingly threatening a war lasting 20 years in which his use of nuclear weapons is a "good" scenario. This chilling vision of the future came at the St. Petersburg...

Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine28 minutes agoJames ChaterandHenry MooreReutersSeven people have been killed and 11 others injured after a drone hit a passenger...

Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?11 hours agoSteve RosenbergBBC Russia EditorReutersIf Vladimir Putin's Russia had an official slogan, what...

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How Putin became master of the image13 minutes agoBridget KendallBBCThroughout his time as Russian President, Vladimir Putin has been alert to the power of visual imagery.The first time I interviewed...