Vladimir Putin encountered direct questioning from foreign journalists in Alaska regarding civilian casualties and ceasefire prospects in the Ukraine conflict. Despite the queries, Putin offered ambiguous gestures and no clear commitment to a ceasefire. The meeting with Donald Trump occurred amid scrutiny, with both leaders aiming to discuss the ongoing hostilities.

The nation’s capital sued to block President Donald Trump’s takeover of its police department in court on Friday, hours after his administration escalated its intervention into the city’s law enforcement.

Exiled Russian opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya on Friday urged presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to strike a deal to free Russian and Ukrainian political prisoners held captive by Moscow for speaking out against the war.