Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a series of counter-narratives on the war in Ukraine at economic forum in St Peterburg while Russian drones and missiles killed civilians in Kyiv this week.

Analysts say the visit signals the president's assertive, personalised diplomacy. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

"Russia, just like the IAEA, has no evidence whatsoever, and never has had any, indicating that Iran is preparing to acquire nuclear weapons," Putin said, noting that this position has been ...