Putin, Xi to meet on sidelines of SCO summit Monday, Kremlin says

International relationsRussian leader also lines up talks with India's Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian at event in KyrgyzstanRussian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping last met in May in Beijing. © ReutersTOMOYO OGAWAAugust 29, 2026 05:10 JSTMOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet wit

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow for contacts between US and Russian intelligence services but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The unexpected visit prompted speculation that the discussions could have involved the war in Ukraine, a potential energy and port strike

Putin did not meet CIA director during Russia visit, Kremlin says  The Kyiv Independent