Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia today, where he is set to seal oil agreements as well as use his influence to defuse rising tensions in the Gulf following a tanker attack.

Mazlum Abdi, the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), phoned Moscow to 'thank Vladimir Putin (pictured yesterday) and Russia for their keenness in defusing the war'.

Conor McGregor (middle and right) has spoken about the bizarre time the bottle of whiskey he gave to Vladimir Putin (left) was removed by his security staff to check for poison.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that Russia will continue to expand its weapons development during a meeting with top officials and prosecutors on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump said he is considering heading to Moscow to join the May 9 celebrations of the victory over the Nazis, saying he was 'thinking about it.'

Acclaimed director Rob Reiner (left), 72, tweeted on Saturday that President Trump's (top right) supporters have 'made a pact' with Russian President Vladimir Putin (bottom right).

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly persuaded President Trump that Ukraine meddled in 2016 election during a July 2017 meeting in Hamburg, Germany.

Maxine Waters, a vocal Donald Trump critic, said POTUS would invite Vladimir Putin to the White House if he is not removed from office by the Senate and called him 'Putin's puppet.'

Russia 24, a state-owned Russian news channel, has boasted of the capabilities of the nuclear-powered cruise missile Burevestnik, known as Skyfall to NATO, which has 'unmatched' power.

In an address to the nation, Putin - who should step down in 2024 under the current arrangement - described how power was being shifted from the presidency to parliament.

Putin appears to have set himself up to rule for life after announcing reforms that could see him grab the helm of a strengthened state council. His moves have been likened to that of China's leader.

The first image of Vladlena Mishustina, wife of Russia's new prime minister Mikhail Mishustin, emerged on Friday as questions were raised about how they obtained their wealth.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has submitted to parliament a package of constitutional amendments widely seen as an attempt to secure his grip on power after his term ends in 2024.

Imran Aliev's body was found in a hotel in Lille, France, last week. The 44-year-old had vocally opposed to both Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.

Bashir Dokhov fixed a large portrait of Putin to the lift in a Moscow residential block and recorded people's shocked reactions as they entered the lift.

The paratroopers reportedly jumped from a height of 10,000 metres (32,808 feet) from an Ilyushin Il-76 strategic airlifter.

The Canadian star is preparing himself for a return to the mainstream with new album Changes, his first notable output since 2015 and the multi-platinum selling long-player Purpose.

The pop star, 25, was tuned into his headphones as he biked through the luxurious neighborhood on his own. Bieber wore a black sweatshirt, backwards hat, and Nike shorts.

The singer, 25, admitted that in one of his songs he tells the model, 23, to 'take out' her upsets on him 'in the sack,' as he credited Hailey for being a guiding influence in his life.

The Canadian crooner looked like he was in full preparation mode as he made his way to the dance studio on Thursday. The Yummy singer, 25, seemed like he was in high spirits.

The 25-year-old singer was a friend of the basketball icon - who died in a helicopter crash in January - and Justin has admitted the tragic incident has reminded him of his real priorities in life.

The Montage Beverly Hills hotel is a kingdom of opulence frequented by the rich and famous in one of the world's most famous postcodes - 90210. Ted Thornhill dips his toes into the waters of luxury...

The Sorry hitmaker, 25, who married Hailey in 2018, added that he initially told the model that he wouldn't be faithful as he was still dealing with 'unforgiveness' from the previous relationship.

The pop star filmed himself shaving his face and posted it to Instagram stories before declaring himself 'baby face BIEB'.

Justin Bieber shows solid technique as he plays a round of golf with friend and  two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Hailey Bieber was spotted bundled up while enduring a solo outing in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. On Friday, Hailey and her husband Justin enjoyed an activity-filled Valentines Day.

Bieber, 25, was clad in a red Flâneur hoodie with black shorts and high-top white sneakers as he rode a bike in the luxe locale.

He might be a Bachelorette star and F45 trainer. 

This girls night was full of pure star power. Hailey Bieber enjoyed a night with some friends, including Nicole Richie and Ariana Grande, over sushi on Monday.

What critics can agree on is that the new music reflects the 25-year-old Canadian pop star's joy at being married to Hailey Baldwin and the bliss of life as a newlywed.

Justin Bieber kissed his wife Hailey Baldwin in a romantic black-and-white snap he posted to Instagram on Tuesday. The 25-year-old pop act gushed that his wife is 'my whole other half.'

Justin Bieber's weeklong 'takeover' of CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden continues this week, with the pop star still insisting he could beat Tom Cruise in a fight.

His fifth studio album Changes arrived on Valentine's Day with his tour to promote the new music set to kick off in May. And on Wednesday, Justin Bieber shared a snap on a private plane.

The 25-year-old Canadian pop star ranked three of his wife Hailey Bieber's famous friends from favorite to least favorite on Thursday on The Late Late Show With James Corden on CBS.

The 25-year-old singer braved the snowy weather in a heavy coat after dining at the trendy sushi spot, Matsuhisa, with his lady love and Pastor Chad Veach.

The star was spotted heading to Voda Spa in West Hollywood. Justin was still consumed with his phone as he entered the spa. Justin was in the mood to keep it cool and comfortable.

Cara Delevingne has hit out at Justin Bieber after he said she was his least favourite out of his wife's friends during a game on James Corden's The Late Late Show.

He's been busy promoting his latest album effort.

He's been busy promoting Changes, his first new studio album in five years. His new track Intentions recently debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart, replacing his other song Yummy.

The admitted Bieber fangirl joined the likes of Big Sean, Usher, Quavo, and DJ Khaled in expressing her support for the Canadian pop star. She also said she's up for any future projects he has.

With roughly two and a half months to go before embarking on his first tour in three years, Justin Bieber shared a new video of him getting ready.

Jade, 20, landed at the heart of the college admissions scandal last year, after her parents Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli were accused of paying to get her and her sister into USC.

Justin Bieber could be seen beaming in a striking red ensemble, as he arrived to a bustling video shoot in Miami in an over-sized hoodie and cargo-inspired trousers on Thursday morning.

After a whirlwind month, which included releasing his first album in five years named Changes, Justin Bieber was spotted spending his final day as a 25-year-old at a spa in Los Angeles.

Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey went out to celebrate his 26th birthday a day early with dinner at a swanky Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.

The 25-year-old singer was seen arriving to a studio in Santa Monica on Tuesday morning in a large black van.

Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance on Ellen Tuesday, answering some of the host's 'Burning Questions.'

Justin Bieber spent Monday night in as he got close with his wife Hailey Bieber. The pop singer previously had an intimate celebration with her for his birthday on Sunday.

The Canadian hitmaker, 26, is preparing to go back out on the road for the first time since cutting short his Purpose Tour in 2017. He released his fifth studio album Changes on February 14.

The 26-year-old pop act threw an arm around his wife and shared a kiss with her during their sunlit romantic stroll in West Hollywood.