Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin praised the export record of Russia's military industries on Friday, saying it had expanded its markets and prospects, particularly in Africa, despite Western pressure.

Trump was slammed by an Estonian official for deeming it "appropriate" to hang a photo of a man who continues to wage war in Europe

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in Moscow for his second time in less than four months for talks, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy.

Trump posted, deleted and reposted a message about a call with the Russian leader in June 2025.

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

The terms of a Russian commitment to U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt its bombardment of Ukraine during one of the country’s bleakest winters in years

Putin and Russia’s drone and missile campaign aims to break Ukraine’s will. Instead, it’s deepening civilian resolve and national solidarity.

This is the second time that President Vladimir V. Putin has hosted President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the fall of the Russia-backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.

A special envoy of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, is set to travel to Miami on Saturday. He will hold a series of meetings with members of US President Donald Trump’s administration,