Russian leader says the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year.
Russian president also says he is willing to meet Zelenskyy in a third country if a long-term peace deal is reached.
Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.
Russia marks downsized Victory Day parade as Putin pledges victory in Ukraine ‘special military operation’.
Putin is set to speak at the World War II commemoration, which is scaled back this year due to security concerns.
In a significant diplomatic maneuver, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a late-night meeting on Thursday with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. The talks coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s announcement that peace proposals are “nearly ready,” setting the stage for critical…