Page 2 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
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
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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
Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker
Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the warning during a congressional hearing on the US-India Strategic Partnership, citing rising tensions over tariffs, visa fee hikes, and Trump's political grievances
 "Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker")
Putin-PM Modi car selfie speaks 'thousand words': US representative
The United States had earlier imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods in August 2025 amid broader trade disputes and concerns over India's purchases of Russian oil
 "Putin-PM Modi car selfie speaks 'thousand words': US representative")
Datanomics: Brics, SCO gain ground, but G7 holds the edge in GDP and trade
Putin questioned G7's economic dominance, as new data shows BRICS and SCO nations overtaking the bloc in global GDP share under purchasing power metrics
 "Datanomics: Brics, SCO gain ground, but G7 holds the edge in GDP and trade")
A nuclear arms race is already raging, with or without testing
With Russia and China making headway in strategic weaponry, the US and others will seek to catch up
 "A nuclear arms race is already raging, with or without testing")
Russia to address India's concerns on non-tariff barriers across sectors
During Putin's visit, both nations agreed to remove non-tariff barriers in pharma and agriculture to boost Indian exports and balance the trade deficit
 "Russia to address India's concerns on non-tariff barriers across sectors")
India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia
Kremlin affirms India's freedom to choose energy suppliers after Putin visit; US and Ukraine negotiate potential peace deal that could lift oil sanctions
 "India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia")
Putin's red-carpet visit: Strong optics but uncertain strategic gains
It is also an open question whether any of India's immediate objectives were met, although there was an abundance of promise mostly built on Mr Modi's visit to Moscow last year
 "Putin's red-carpet visit: Strong optics but uncertain strategic gains")
'Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned': Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet
Tharoo's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for the visiting Russian president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here
 "'Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned': Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet")