Western sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.

Russia's embassy released a provocative AI video ribbing Donald Trump's peace efforts and threatening Volodymyr Zelenskyy with handcuffs just days before a high-stakes meeting in Florida.

President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky have commenced their meeting at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday as the pair seek to make significant progress on agreeing to a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war that began nearly four years ago.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the gift of a Russian stealth fighter jet, highlighting India-Russia defence ties. Meanwhile, Zelensky was probably on the "naughty" list as he got a pair of handcuffs. Trump and other leaders also receive gifts.

Donald Trump posted an optimistic Truth Social message Sunday morning about Vladimir Putin, right before he's set to meet with Ukraine's President.

Russia has launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv, raising fresh doubts about the likelihood of a quick end to the war as Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump on Sunday.