The "Nazi” slur’s sudden emergence shows how Putin is trying to use stereotypes, distorted reality and his country’s lingering World War II trauma to justify ...

Tens of thousands of Russians have fled to Istanbul since Russia invaded Ukraine last month — outraged about what they see as a criminal war.

The best-case scenario may be a long and dangerous diplomatic slog toward a difficult settlement — a process that could consume Western resources and attention ...

The Russian leader is an avid geopolitical tactician, and talks Monday showcased his ability to force the West to pay attention to the Kremlin’s long-standing ...

Putin appeared to be trying to dial down tensions slightly in a crisis that has ignited fears of a full-fledged Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Some analysts in Moscow still see a pragmatic streak in Putin, but there are growing signs that the "radicals" in his inner circle are gaining ...

Putin is seeking to rewrite Europe’s post-Cold War order to give Russia a sphere of influence in Eastern Europe — something he says is critical ...

A news conference more than a month ago was the last time that Putin spoke publicly about the current crisis over Ukraine.