The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Among the first world leaders to speak with Donald Trump following his election victory on Nov. 5, 2024 was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Congratulating the U.S. president-elect, Zelenskyy expressed confidence in the “potential for stronger cooperation” between the two nations.

Sir Keir Starmer said he had been discussing the situation with other leaders amid concerns about future US policy under Donald Trump.

It comes as North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China's foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries' most urgent task should be countering "containment" by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing.

The end to this bloody stalemate must come with negotiation, and Putin should not wait until Trump is in the White House, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

North Korea and Russia ratify defense treaty, raising concerns over potential involvement in Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

North Korea has ratified a landmark defence pact with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, deepening security cooperation that has seen Pyongyang send thousands of troops to help Moscow fight Ukraine.

China's top diplomat will host senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu for security talks in Beijing on Tuesday, as the two powers deepen relations that have triggered protest from the West.

As the war enters its 991st day, these are the main developments.

Agreement seals deepening security cooperation between two nations and comes weeks after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia. What we know on day 993