Russian president blames 'systematic shelling' by Ukraine for danger faced by facility, claims Moscow still facing challenges in exporting products after UN-brokered deal

French leader has spoken numerous times with Russian president during Ukraine crisis, and though few expect talks to lead anywhere, meetings give West insight into Putin's thinking

Ukrainian defense, foreign ministries' websites taken down in attack, as predicted by US officials ahead of full-blown invasion, to include airstrikes and push to Kyiv

Following meeting with Russian leader, French president says 'upcoming days will be crucial,' it's Europe’s duty to find diplomatic solution and rebuild ties with Moscow

US and European countries have criticized project, saying it will increase EU dependence on Russia for critical gas supplies

French president says Moscow will be 'extremely aggressive' in future cyber warfare, adds 'conservative actors from America's ultra-right' attempting to interfere in European votes