Marco Rubio said that Russia and Ukraine are still fighting over 30 to 50 km of land in the Donetsk region.

By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW, Dec 2 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian military said its forces still held the northern part of the city.

Bar an incursion into Russia’s Kursk region, Ukraine has been losing ground almost continuously since 2022. Russian advances have been slightly faster this year than last. In 2025 Russia’s forces have so far seized 4,

Ukraine’s chief negotiator, in an exclusive interview, says conceding sovereign territory is off-limits in peace talks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a US plan to end the war in Ukraine could “form the basis for future agreements” but renewed threats to seize more territory by force unless Kyiv withdraws.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has departed from Russia for his two-day State visit to India, as reported by TASS. According to the Russian media outlet, the Russian delegation will hold comprehensive discussions on cooperation in areas such as trade and economic,

Visit highlights India's strategic ties as Putin restricts travel post-2022, avoiding ICC warrant implications

The idea of the Motherland runs deep not only in India but in Russia as well. The sculpture of Mother Russia visible behind President Putin during the recent interview reflected that pride clearly. It showed how strongly Russians connect their identity to the land,