European partnerships, Putin’s visit to India is viewed by Europe as a shadow over Europe’s efforts to solidify these partnerships as India maintains a careful balance between Moscow and the European capitals.

European governments are fearful that Washington is laying the groundwork for an ultimatum to Kyiv on Moscow's terms.

Officials are accusing Russia of smaller-scale assaults. President Vladimir V. Putin sought to turn the tables, saying that if Europe were to start a war, Russia is ready.

Despite Russia's ability to enlist proxies in Europe, Putin still relies on his trained spies across the continent

Vladimir Putin does not want a deal, and the sweetness of being begged to entertain one is something the Russian president relishes. Five hours of US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law meeting with the Kremlin head seemed to yield little publicly.

Russian drones have struck a house in central Ukraine, killing a 12-year-old boy KYIV, Ukraine — Russian drones struck a house in central Ukraine, killing a 12-year-old boy, officials said, while long-range Ukrainian strikes reportedly targeted a Russian port and an oil refinery as U.