Dmitry Peskov, the Press Secretary for the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has been in the news for various reasons. He has been involved in defending Russia's actions on the international stage, including vetoing a U.N. resolution on preventing a nuclear arms race in outer space. Peskov has also been part of the Kremlin's response to reports questioning Russian involvement in health incidents and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Azerbaijan's Karabakh region.
Born on October 17, 1967, Dmitry Sergeyevich Peskov is a Russian diplomat, translator, and Turkologist. He has been serving as the Press Secretary for President Putin since 2012. Peskov's role involves managing the President's public image, handling media inquiries, and communicating the Kremlin's official stance on various issues. With a background in diplomacy and languages, Peskov plays a crucial role in shaping Russia's communication strategy and representing the government in the media.
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President proposes Andrey Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.
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Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution calling on all nations to prevent a nuclear arms race in outer space
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The Royal Romance, owned by Viktor Medvedchuk, would be the first seized asset sold to help fund Ukraine, and could pave the way for others.
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Officials from both countries say Russian forces are being withdrawn from Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region, where they have been stationed as peacekeepers since the end of a war in 2020
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The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in ‘anomalous health incidents’.
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Foreign diplomats in Russia have laid flowers at the site of last week’s attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 144 people
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The Kremlin hopes that blaming Kyiv and the West for the attack will turn a difficult domestic political situation to its advantage.
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Drumming up media attention has been critical in ensuring Gershkovich's release, advocates say.
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The Kremlin said Saturday that President Vladimir Putin was still pained by last week's massacre at a Moscow concert hall, even if this was not outwardly visible.
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The Kremlin has until now insisted that the attack on Ukraine ordered on February 24, 2022, was described only as a ‘special military operation’.
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The warrants for two commanders over alleged war crimes may set an interesting precedent, legal experts said, including for the conflict in Gaza.
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Running for a fifth term in office this week, the Russian president has built up a system of domestic repression almost certain to guarantee his success.
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US President Joe Biden referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a 'crazy SOB' during a fundraiser in San Francisco, prompting a strong reaction from the Kremlin.
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Russian President Putin gifts North Korean leader Kim Jong-un a luxury car, violating UN sanctions and strengthening their relationship.
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The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time.
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A Russian military plane crashed near the border with Ukraine, leading to conflicting claims from Russia and Ukraine about the cause and circumstances of the crash.
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The CIA has launched a recruitment campaign targeting Russian intelligence employees via social media, aiming to appeal to those disillusioned with corruption and poor military conditions in Russia.
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Russian celebrities and pop stars face public outrage and apologies after attending a scandalous 'almost naked' party in Moscow amid conservative social agenda and war with Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin has announced his candidacy for the March 2024 presidential election, aiming for a fifth term as Russian president.
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Convicted Russian serial killer and cannibal Denis Gorin has been pardoned by President Putin in exchange for fighting in Ukraine