the Kremlin

noun

: the government of Russia and the former Soviet Union
an announcement from the Kremlin
also : the buildings of the Russian government in Moscow
We visited the Kremlin when we traveled to Russia.

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But many in Europe are concerned about his potential friendliness with the Kremlin. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026 Orbán was a close ally of the White House and the Kremlin. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a reception, held on Victory Day marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 By contrast, Russian drones have lagged as the Kremlin focuses on mass production of a few models over innovation, while senior military commanders have also been resistant to change, ISW said. Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Kremlin

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“The Kremlin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Kremlin. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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