Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington’s push to end Moscow’s nearly 4-year-old invasion.

"What happens in Greenland is of no concern to us whatsoever," Russian President Vladimir Putin said

MOSCOW, Jan 22 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready to donate $1 billion in U.S. dollars from its sovereign assets frozen in the United States to President Donald Trump's Board of Peace and commit an unspecified amount for the restoration of Ukraine.

How does that make sense?” Russian President Vladimir Putin said, two hours into his Dec. 19 press conference at the Kremlin.  Your answer to that question depends on which of two parallel realities you inhabit: one where Russia is a potential strategic partner of the United States,

Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, has posted a video showing the Oreshnik ballistic missile, issuing threats towards European countries that are prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine after a peace deal is reached.

By Gleb Bryanski MOSCOW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Sberbank, Russia's biggest bank turned technology conglomerate, has taken a major stake in leading electronics producer Element, as Moscow pushes for sovereignty in the production of the high-tech components needed for the war in Ukraine.

President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.

"Given the special relationship with the Palestinian people, Russia could direct $1 billion from Russian assets frozen under the previous U.S. administration to the Board of Peace," Putin said, referring to Trump's indications that a $1 billion payment would secure a permanent seat on the board.