About a decade ago, the war in Syria helped to forge an unlikely partnership in the Middle East between Turkey and Russia. It is now unraveling. In its place, Turkey is helping Ukraine to establish a foothold in a part of the world where President Vladimir Putin of Russia previously enjoyed considerable influence.

By Mark Bendeich ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin stuck to his hardline stance on the war in Ukraine on Thursday and said his troops were advancing on the battlefield every day,

Ranks of Russia’s armed forces lined up before him on Red Square, Vladimir Putin reminded his audience that this was the nation’s “most important public holiday”. This year, though, with the risk that Ukraine’s forces might decide to strike ...

Military pressure, stalled diplomacy and competing visions for ending the war continue to shape the conflict in Ukraine. Against that backdrop, Vladimir Putin used a high-profile appearance in St. Petersburg to deliver a message that combined confidence on the battlefield with a renewed call for negotiations based on proposals previously discussed

While none of this dissent indicates an imminent threat to Putin’s rule, analysts say it presents a new and growing challenge for the Kremlin. “Greater and greater effort needs to be spent on maintaining the status quo,” Mark Galeotti, an expert on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vladimir Putin is struggling to recruit volunteers to fight in Ukraine Suddenly, say those who live there, the mood in Moscow feels very different. Ever since Ukraine’s counter ...

Ukraine launched a drone barrage at St. Petersburg on Saturday, the final day of a major investment forum, hours after President Vladimir Putin spoke there and refused a proposal for talks with Kyiv.