Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's top spokesman, has issued a stark warning that direct conflict between Russia and NATO would inevitably escalate into a full-scale nuclear world war, marking a severe escalation in rhetoric.
The Kremlin has declared Moscow is psychologically and militarily ready for a potential clash with the West, accusing NATO of direct involvement in the Ukraine conflict and vowing to protect its interests.
Alexander Lukashenko's sudden arrival in Moscow on a Russian government plane raises questions amid strained Belarus-Russia relations.
The Kremlin has rejected Donald Trump’s claims of a quick resolution to the Ukraine war, insisting any peace deal must include Russia. Dmitry Peskov warns against ‘dead-end’ negotiations without Moscow’s participation.