Page 12 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
European defence leaders meet amid outrage over Russian airstrike on Kyiv
Two missiles landed about 50 metres from an EU diplomatic mission in Kyiv, shattering the office's windows and doors but causing no injuries there
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The 'land swap' that wasn't: Inside Trump's frantic dash for Ukraine peace
Picture that emerges from interviews is that Trump willing to move quickly on some foreign policy decisions, relying more on confidants and instinct than the traditional diplomatic channels
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Looking forward to meet Xi, Putin in Tianjin: PM Modi ahead of SCO summit
From Japan, PM Modi will travel to China on a two-day visit to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
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Russian missiles hit Ukraine, damage EU mission and British council offices
Russia said its attack had hit military industrial facilities and air bases, and that Ukraine had also attacked Russian targets. The Kremlin said it was still interested in pursuing peace talks
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Kim Jong Un to attend Xi's military parade in Beijing alongside Putin
The parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two is a major event on the political calendar for Chinese President Xi
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Russian forces advance into eighth region of Ukrainian as peace talks stall
Western leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in peace efforts and avoiding serious negotiations while Russian troops move deeper into Ukraine
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Exxon Mobil exploring return to Russia's Sakhalin: Here's what we know
After its 2022 exit, Exxon is exploring a return to Russia's Sakhalin-1 project. The firm has been in talks with Russian energy major Rosneft, as Putin signals openness during Alaska summit
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Trump warns Putin of 'economic war' if he avoids peace talks with Ukraine
Trump's comments came in response to a question about whether there was a timeline for Putin to agree to bilateral talks with Zelenskyy before the US president would impose threatened sanctions
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Trump warns of 'great consequences' if Russia, Ukraine skip talks
Trump said that his decision is dependent on what happens in the next two weeks and pushed for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy
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Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike causing fire at Kursk nuclear plant
The incidents occurred as Ukraine marked Independence Day, commemorating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union
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Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised US tariffs on Indian goods, saying India will protect the interests of farmers and small producers while maintaining its national priorities
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Bosnia's Serb lawmakers set vote that risks plunging country into chaos
The Oct 25 referendum in Republika Srpska will ask 1.2 million voters if they accept decisions by envoy Christian Schmidt and Bosnia's top court that banned leader Milorad Dodik from office
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Putin sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' in strained Russia-US ties
Relations between Moscow and Washington have sharply deteriorated over issues ranging from the Ukraine conflict, Nato's eastward expansion, and sanctions against Russia
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Trump hints at major decision on Russia-Ukraine war within two weeks
Trump said that his decision is dependent on what happens in the next two weeks and pushed for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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PM Modi, Prez Putin among 20 world leaders to attend SCO summit: China
Besides Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the summit will be attended by PM Modi and a host of world leaders, Liu said
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Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to quit Donbas, drop Nato plans and bar Western troops; in June 2024, he demanded Kyiv give up four regions, terms Ukraine called surrender
 "Leave Donbas, forget Nato ambitions: Putin's new demand to Ukraine")
Trump suggests Ukraine 'play offense' against Russia to pressure Putin
Trump met zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. After that, he directed administration officials to work with Ukraine and Russia to set up a meeting between the two leaders
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Putin prepared to meet Zelenskyy but legitimacy an issue, says Lavrov
Russian officials say they are worried that if Zelenskyy signs the deal then a future leader of Ukraine could contest it on the basis that Zelenskyy's term had technically expired
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Putin demands Donbas, no NATO or Western troops in Ukraine: Report
Speaking afterwards beside Trump, Putin said the meeting would hopefully open up the road to peace in Ukraine - but neither leader gave specifics about what they discussed
Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses ways to strengthen India-Russia ties
The meeting comes hours after Jaishankar held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which aimed at expanding trade relations between the two nations
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