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The Kremlin says Ukraine's choice of defense minister will make no difference, adding that it's tracking the government changes in Kyiv.

Kremlin:

On one side, there is Russia. On the other side, there is Ukraine, together with a number of European countries and the United States, supplying Ukraine with millions of tons of weapons.

It is no longer an operation. It is a full-scale war.

Putin and Trump have constructive dialogue despite some disagreements - Kremlin

The Kremlin on the NATO summit in Ankara: "We will follow developments closely. Some confrontational statements were made regarding Russia ahead of the summit."

Russian President Vladimir Putin called President Donald Trump to congratulate him on the U.S.’s 250th Independence Day.

The Kremlin said the 90-minute call included an invitation for Trump to visit Russia.

Hardliners in Russia are pressuring Putin to escalate after Ukrainian drones struck deep inside the country. Nationalists want heavier bombing of Kyiv, an end to talks with Washington, and have raised the possibility of tactical nuclear weapons. The Kremlin has not given in to the pressure so far. - Reuters

The Kremlin told Russians to move to Android or local platforms after Apple removed Russian apps from the App Store.

Kremlin:

War could end “by end of day” if Zelensky orders Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Russian regions.

Kremlin correspondent: Trump envoy Steve Witkoff expected in Russia "soon."

The Kremlin: We are in the final stages of organizing Putin's visit to China

Moscow says it is open to talks with Europe but won't make the first move, according to the Kremlin.

The Kremlin says foreign press coverage of the parade was limited because of changes to the event's format.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov says Russia will declare a ceasefire on Victory Day regardless of Ukraine's decision to support it.

Kremlin: Trump and Putin expressed similar assessments of the behavior of the government led by Volodymyr Zelensky, which they said is prolonging the conflict.

Kremlin:

Trump told Putin that a deal to resolve the conflict in Ukraine is already close.

Kremlin:

Putin held a phone call with Trump that lasted more than 1.5 hours.

Putin told Trump he is ready to declare a ceasefire during the Victory Day period, and Trump supported it.

Russia says it has no plans to leave OPEC+.

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Kremlin: Putin to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to Moscow tomorrow, Monday

Kremlin: "Russia is not a mediator on Iran, but we are ready to assist if needed."

Kremlin: Israel is playing a "dangerous game" near Bushehr that endangers Russian specialists and risks a "massive nuclear catastrophe" for the Middle East.

The IDF reportedly refined its strike coordinates to avoid Russian personnel. Tensions remained high through the days preceding the ceasefire. - Channel 12

Peskov: The Kremlin will not congratulate Magyar on his victory in Hungary's parliamentary elections. "This is an unfriendly country."

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The Kremlin says Russia is ready to take in Iran's enriched uranium as part of a future U.S.-Iran peace deal.

Kremlin:

Russia's proposal to accept Iran's enriched uranium "remains on the table" but has not been taken up.

Kremlin: "Hungary's elections will not affect the situation around the Russia-Ukraine conflict."

Russia declares an Easter truce from 16:00 on April 11 until the end of April 12, 2026, the Kremlin says.