Vladimir Putin is rumoured to have taken a secret break this week at his bolthole mountain palace where he 'bathes in the blood of young deer' ahead of anticipated talks with incoming U.S ...

But the US leader’s comments only served to underscore claims that he is moving mountains to serve Putin’s interests in peace negotiations even before they begin. Ukrainian officials say that ...

Putin for the first time over the years at the helm of power decided to have a day off on his birthday to spend it in Siberian wilderness 300-400 kilometres away from the nearest community ...