Page 13 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
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
 "Trump suggests Ukraine 'play offense' against Russia to pressure Putin")
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
 "Putin prepared to meet Zelenskyy but legitimacy an issue, says Lavrov")
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
 "Putin demands Donbas, no NATO or Western troops in Ukraine: Report")
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
 "Jaishankar meets Putin, discusses ways to strengthen India-Russia ties")
NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet
Trump is trying to steer Putin and Zelenskyy toward a settlement more than three years after Russia invaded its neighbour, but there are major obstacles
 "NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet")
Russia invites Indian exports as US tariffs hit trade, defends oil ties
Russia said Indian goods are welcome in its market as the US raises tariffs; a top Russian diplomat defended India's oil imports and called Western sanctions unfair and one-sided
 "Russia invites Indian exports as US tariffs hit trade, defends oil ties")
US rules out putting troops in Ukraine on ground; may give air support
Trump's remark comes a day after he pledged security guarantees to Ukraine at the White House during a meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders
 "US rules out putting troops in Ukraine on ground; may give air support")
Lessons from Europe: 'Kissing the ring' doesn't win Donald Trump's support
What could India take away from Alaska and Washington? One, pandering to an egotistical leader is self-defeating. It opens the path to serial humiliation
 "Lessons from Europe: 'Kissing the ring' doesn't win Donald Trump's support")
Putin 'tired' of war, but possible he doesn't want to make a deal: Trump
"I don't think it's going to be a problem, to be honest with you. I think Putin is tired of it. I think they're all tired of it, but you never know," Trump said
Explained: Why Crimea is central to Trump's push for a Russia-Ukraine deal
After meeting Putin, Trump said that Zelenskyy can "end the war immediately" by conceding Crimea and Nato ambitions. Here's a look at why Crimea is central to the Russia-Ukraine conflict
 "Explained: Why Crimea is central to Trump's push for a Russia-Ukraine deal")
Zelenskyy thanks US First Lady for 'letter' to Putin on abducted children
On August 15, US First Lady Melania Trump had penned a letter to the Russian President, urging that "it is time" for the protection of children and the future generations
 "Zelenskyy thanks US First Lady for 'letter' to Putin on abducted children")
Ukraine peace push: Key takeaways from Trump-Zelenskyy White House talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders met Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ending the war, with talks on peace, weapons support and a meeting with Putin
 "Ukraine peace push: Key takeaways from Trump-Zelenskyy White House talks")
Ex-Army Chief Naravane urges dialogue for Russia-Ukraine peace solution
According to Naravane, the meeting between the two leaders - US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska had mixed outcomes
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Putin has agreed to talk with Zelenskyy, says Nato chief; Kremlin denies
Mark Rutte shared details of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took place during the former's meeting with top European officials
 "Putin has agreed to talk with Zelenskyy, says Nato chief; Kremlin denies")
Putin's Ukraine proposal backed by Trump centers on Donbas: Here's why
The traditionally Russian-speaking area is at the heart of what Russian president calls "root causes" of the war, and taking it over is near the top of his list of territorial and political demands
 "Putin's Ukraine proposal backed by Trump centers on Donbas: Here's why")
Trump moves to arrange Putin-Zelenskyy meeting after White House talks
After meeting Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House, Trump said he called Putin and began arranging a face-to-face meeting to push Ukraine peace talks
Can Zelenskyy trust Trump? Ukraine's fate may depend on the answer
President Trump has offered only vague assurances of security guarantees for Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to cut a deal with Russia
 "Can Zelenskyy trust Trump? Ukraine's fate may depend on the answer")
'Open to elections after peace is restored': Zelenskyy after meeting Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said elections can only be held in Kyiv after peace is restored, stressing that during war people cannot take part in free and democratic voting
 "'Open to elections after peace is restored': Zelenskyy after meeting Trump")
Trilateral push: Trump, Zelenskyy open to talks with Putin on Ukraine war
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say they are willing to enter trilateral dialogue with Vladimir Putin to end Russia's war in Ukraine