Page 14 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
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
 "Trump warns of 'great consequences' if Russia, Ukraine skip talks")
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
 "Russia accuses Ukraine of drone strike causing fire at Kursk nuclear plant")
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
 "Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will protect farmers' interests")
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
 "Bosnia's Serb lawmakers set vote that risks plunging country into chaos")
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
 "Putin sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' in strained Russia-US ties")
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
 "Trump hints at major decision on Russia-Ukraine war within two weeks")
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
 "PM Modi, Prez Putin among 20 world leaders to attend SCO summit: China")
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
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")