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Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in drone strike, says Trump
Trump addressed the US determination after European officials argued that the Russian claim was nothing more than an effort by Moscow to undermine the peace effort
 "Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in drone strike, says Trump")
Russia shares evidence of alleged drone attack on Putin's residence with US
The drone strike earlier this week targeted the presidential residence located in the Novgorod region
 "Russia shares evidence of alleged drone attack on Putin's residence with US")
CIA rejects Russia's claim of Ukraine targeting Putin's residence
Moscow alleged Kyiv targeted Putin's residence, a claim he raised with Donald Trump during a phone call. The CIA later briefed Trump that such an attack was unlikely to have occurred
 "CIA rejects Russia's claim of Ukraine targeting Putin's residence")
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system enters active service
Russia's missile forces chief has also declared that the Oreshnik, which can carry conventional or nuclear warheads, has a range allowing it to reach all of Europe
'Avoid actions that undermine peace': PM Modi on reported Putin home attack
PM Modi expressed deep concern over reports of an attack on Vladimir Putin's residence, for which Russia has accused Ukraine
 "'Avoid actions that undermine peace': PM Modi on reported Putin home attack")
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Putin's residence; Trump reacts
Russia has said it will not pull out of negotiations despite the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on the presidential residence
Trump meets Zelenskyy amid renewed US push to end Ukraine conflict
Security guarantees and economic proposals for Ukraine have seen progress, though the future of eastern Donbas remains unresolved and key territorial issues are still under negotiation
 "Trump meets Zelenskyy amid renewed US push to end Ukraine conflict")
Elections and diplomacy set to shape New Delhi's packed 2026 calendar
As India enters a busy election year in 2026, Archis Mohan explains how domestic politics and foreign engagement will intersect
 "Elections and diplomacy set to shape New Delhi's packed 2026 calendar")
Zelenskyy calls Putin 'man of war' after Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv
Speaking in Halifax, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Zelenskyy linked the prolonged assault to Russia's intentions, a day before his meeting with US President Donald Trump i
 "Zelenskyy calls Putin 'man of war' after Russia's deadly attack on Kyiv")
Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia war: Zelenskyy
Speaking about a 20-point plan under discussion, Zelenskyy outlined the most difficult points, noting that Ukraine has already conveyed its position to Washington
 "Key issues unresolved in US-Ukraine talks on ending Russia war: Zelenskyy")
Putin's India visit reaffirms strategic alignment and mutual trust: Russia
The statement also mentioned Russia's "practical cooperation" with China, which demonstrated resilience in the face of external pressures
 "Putin's India visit reaffirms strategic alignment and mutual trust: Russia")
US, Russia were concerned about Pak's nuclear weapons: Declassified files
Putin told Bush that uranium of Pakistani origin had been found in Iranian centrifuges, pointing to possible illegal transfers
 "US, Russia were concerned about Pak's nuclear weapons: Declassified files")
Russian court jails Putin critic Udaltsov for 6 years on terrorism charges
Udaltsov was a prominent opposition figure during the 2011-12 mass protests in Russia, triggered by reports of widespread rigging of a parliamentary election
 "Russian court jails Putin critic Udaltsov for 6 years on terrorism charges")
Zelenskyy sounds alarm over Russia's sanctions dodging, security risks
In a post on X, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is tracking these moves and collaborating with partners to maintain pressure on Russia
 "Zelenskyy sounds alarm over Russia's sanctions dodging, security risks")
World@2025: Trump torrent and global tides drive an unpredictable year
The year unfolded unpredictably: Trade relations were upended, Trump's tariffs unsettled markets, GenZ took to the streets, Japan saw its first woman Prime Minister, and a museum was left poorer
 "World@2025: Trump torrent and global tides drive an unpredictable year")
Russian President offers no compromise on Ukraine, says EU 'robbery' failed
Putin set out the Kremlin's stance on the war in the opening moments of his annual end-of-year press conference, a marathon event that typically runs for some four hours
 "Russian President offers no compromise on Ukraine, says EU 'robbery' failed")
India-Russia relations without illusions
As Moscow deepens ties with China and courts Pakistan, India must engage Russia with clear eyes and calibrated realism
 "India-Russia relations without illusions")
US readies new sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal with Ukraine
The US has already sanctioned four top Russian producers and, along with other Group of Seven nations, hundreds of tankers involved in transporting Moscow's oil
 "US readies new sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal with Ukraine")
Pak PM interacts with world leaders, including Russian Prez in Turkmenistan
Shehbaz held a detailed meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where he expressed his firm resolve to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with Turkey
 "Pak PM interacts with world leaders, including Russian Prez in Turkmenistan")
Putin offers 'solidarity' for Venezuelan people as tensions with US rise
The Kremlin said in a statement that Putin spoke with Maduro by phone and reaffirmed his support for Venezuelan leader's policy of protecting national interests
