Sergey Karaganov, a former adviser to Putin, warned that Russia could deploy nuclear weapons if it came close to defeat.

Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv.

Russia's latest attack on civilian settlements in Ukraine on the night of 19-20 January is a "wake-up call" for world leaders gathered in Davos, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Source: Sybiha on X (Twitter) Quote: "Putin's barbaric strike this morning is a wake-up call to world leaders gathering in Davos: support for the Ukrainian

Numerous pundits and opinion pieces suggested that Trump’s Venezuela raid would send a welcome signal to Russia and China: Spheres of influence are back, and the U.S. will dominate the Western Hemisphere while allowing China to invade Taiwan and Putin to freely go after the countries that were once part of the Warsaw Pact.

Russian President Vladimir said on Thursday that the international situation had deteriorated and that the world was getting more dangerous but he was silent on the situation in Venezuela and Iran.

One of the more extraordinary aspects of this turbulent start to 2026 has been the near silence over American adventurism from Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is a man never previously shy to accuse the US of being imperialist,

The US raid on Venezuela has exposed the limits of ties between Moscow and Caracas – while pointing the way for potential strategic opportunities for Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Washington’s new era of gunboat diplomacy.

Donald Trump dismisses idea of U.S. mission to capture Putin after Maduro’s arrest, noting Russia’s heavy losses and economic decline.

Putin and Netanyahu discussed developments in the Middle East and Iran in a phone call on Friday, Russia said.

The war in Ukraine has lasted as long as Soviet involvement in World War II, with no victory in sight.

Vladimir Putin has been lying to Donald Trump and the world about the war in Ukraine, and his false claims have proven costly for both Ukraine and Russia.