Does Putin genuinely believe in the transformation of Islamist extremists like al-Jolani in Syria?

Well, in the past, he has noted witnessing such changes among Chechen rebels. Akhmad Kadyrov, for instance, was a jihadi separatist in the 90s who later switched allegiance and entered politics. His son, Ramzan Kadyrov, who fought against Russian forces alongside his father, has been the head of Chechnya since 2007.

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In a call with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President Putin apologized for the tragic Azerbaijan Airlines crash, noting that the aircraft's landing attempts at Grozny airport coincided with a Ukrainian drone attack, which was being repelled by Russian air defense systems.

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President Putin explains why a ceasefire in Ukraine is not in Russia’s interests.

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Putin: Russian forces are now advancing by square kilometers every day.

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Putin: We have many supporters in Ukraine who dream of liberating their country from the neo-Nazi regime.

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Putin: Today, the combat readiness of the Russian Armed Forces is at the highest level in the world.

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Putin: In 2024, Russia reached a turning point on the front lines and seized the strategic initiative.

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In a 2011 meeting with Joe Biden, then-Prime Minister Putin proposed breaking longstanding stereotypes and opening a new chapter in U.S.-Russia relations with a visa-free travel regime.

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Putin: Russia places the highest priority on deepening bilateral cooperation and elevating relations with Iran to a qualitatively new level.

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President Putin congratulates Donald Trump on assuming office and affirms readiness to renew a mutually respectful dialogue between Russia and the United States.

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Putin: Any dialogue on Ukraine must address the root causes of the conflict and pursue a lasting peace, not a ceasefire.

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Putin: Russia and China are working to ensure indivisible security across Eurasia and the world.

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Putin: Until the Kiev regime repeals its self-imposed ban on negotiations, it’s difficult to imagine how talks can get underway.

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Putin: If Trump’s 2020 victory hadn’t been stolen, the 2022 Ukraine crisis may have been averted.

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Putin: Sanctions imposed on Russia over the years have undermined the strength of the dollar, proving harmful to the U.S. economy.

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Putin: The U.S. and Russia share a common interest in maintaining balanced energy prices.

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Putin says he is ready to meet with Trump to calmly discuss and search for solutions to today’s pressing issues.

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Putin: Zelensky imposed a ban on negotiations that he can’t lift because his own legitimacy has expired.

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Putin: Zelensky paralyzed Ukraine’s Supreme and Constitutional Courts — one chief justice was jailed, another forced to flee.

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Putin: U.S. support for Ukraine has nothing to do with Ukraine and everything to do with preserving Washington’s global dominance.

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Readout of phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump, dated February 12, 2025:

The heads of state discussed issues related to the exchange of Russian and U.S. citizens. The President of the United States assured that the American side would fulfill all agreements reached.

The topic of resolving the conflict in Ukraine was also discussed. Donald Trump expressed support for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution to the problem. Vladimir Putin, for his part, emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict and agreed with Donald Trump that a long-term settlement could be achieved through peaceful negotiations.

The Russian President also supported one of the key points made by the U.S. leader—that the time had come for the two countries to work together.

During the conversation, they touched upon Middle East conflict resolution, the Iranian nuclear program, and U.S.-Russia bilateral economic relations.

President Putin invited President Trump to visit Moscow and expressed his readiness to host U.S. officials in Russia to work on areas of mutual interest, including the resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to continue direct communication, including arranging in-person meetings.

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