In remarks to Russia’s parliamentary faction leaders on Thursday, Vladimir Putin described veterans of the war in Ukraine as “our successors,” endorsing their advancement to senior positions across government.

Dmitri N. Kozak’s departure is one of the few known splinters in President Vladimir V. Putin’s inner circle since the start of his invasion of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signalled on Thursday that he is open to raising certain taxes, especially on the wealthy, as the government struggles to make ends meet in the fourth year of the war in Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and President Trump had discussed during a meeting at his Chequers country residence how to support Ukraine and increase pressure Russia to end its war.

The former magazine editor faced up to 10 years behind bars in Russia before he agreed to fight on the frontlines.

The Kremlin is plotting to seize billions in assets from a Siberian snack food tycoon after accusing him of supporting Ukraine.