‘We’re Your True Friends,’ Xi Tells Putin, as Trump Courts Russia
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia's efforts to end Ukraine war
Putin Calls China's Xi on Anniversary of Ukraine War
Trump was right to speak to Putin over Ukraine talks, says education secretary
"There can be no settlement" without involving Kyiv, Bridget Phillipson tells BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.
Putin Sacrificed Submariners to Protect Nuclear Secrets, Bill Clinton Says
In August 2000, two explosions led Russian nuclear submarine Kursk to sink, claiming the lives of all 118 crew members.
Putin Appoints Russia Sovereign Wealth Fund Chief Kirill Dmitriev Special Envoy
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday appointed the chief of Russia's sovereign wealth fund, Kirill Dmitriev, as a special envoy on international economic and investment cooperation, according to a decree quoted by Russian news agencies.
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From Wall Street banker to Vladimir Putin’s point man
But, from Mr Putin’s point of view, he had good reason to be part of it. As the boss of one of Russia’s state-backed investment funds, Mr Dmitriev has been cutting deals for more than a decade. Mr Putin wants America to loosen sanctions on his economy.
'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'
A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.

Russia takes 1st steps toward Trump-Putin meeting

China’s Xi stresses strength of Russia ties in Putin call as Washington warms to Moscow
Trump-Putin summit preparations are underway, Russia says as Washington ends isolation of Moscow
Russia takes first steps toward Trump-Putin meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking additional steps toward meeting with President Donald Trump to bring an end to the Ukraine war. On Saturday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov revealed new details about the highly-anticipated meeting between the two world leaders,
Sen. Markwayne Mullin: Russia And Putin Fear President Trump
Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin told NBC's "Meet The Press" that he agrees with the Trump administration that the U.S. should only remain part of the NATO Alliance as long as it is in our national interest: SEN.
Putin's 'Consigliere': Mysterious Russian Oligarch Mediating Trump Talks
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has gained significant access to Vladimir Putin's inner circle through his personal relationships.
How an investment banker became Putin’s man in the room for high-level U.S. talks
As U.S. and Russian negotiators work to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, Kirill Dmitriev will be trying his best to secure the best deal for Vladimir Putin.
Putin appoints ex-space agency chief representative for space cooperation
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday appointed the former head of Russia's space agency, Yuri Borisov, as special presidential representative for international space cooperation.
Squeezed by Trump and Putin, Denmark Spends Big on Defense
Denmark announced its biggest military investment in half a century, speeding up arms purchases by dropping the usual tender processes and enabling the head of the armed forces to decide how the money is spent.