Page 20 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Putin Dismisses Zelenskiy's Call for Direct Leaders Meeting
"To continue diplomatic meetings in Istanbul at a level that does not resolve anything further is, in my opinion, meaningless," Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv, calling Russia's conditions for peace
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Russia has lost over 1 million troops in Ukraine war, CSIS report estimates
The CSIS report calls the Russia-Ukraine war one of the slowest offensives in modern times, with staggering losses on both sides and Kyiv surviving due to vital international support
 "Russia has lost over 1 million troops in Ukraine war, CSIS report estimates")
US sanctions on Russia likely to cripple India's crude oil imports
Russian grades constituted around 39% of India's oil imports in May
 "US sanctions on Russia likely to cripple India's crude oil imports")
North Korea gaining military edge as Russia seeks war-time supplies
North Korea is rapidly modernising its military with Russian support, gaining advanced weapons, battlefield experience, and strategic leverage. This has raised concerns about regional security
 "North Korea gaining military edge as Russia seeks war-time supplies")
Trump, Putin hint at trade revival, but biz environment remains hostile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said foreign companies could come back under some circumstances
 "Trump, Putin hint at trade revival, but biz environment remains hostile")
'Microsoft & Zoom should be throttled': Putin bats for 'Atmanirbhar Russia'
Putin says Microsoft and Zoom should be restricted in Russia as part of a push to develop domestic software, amid ongoing sanctions and tensions with the West over Ukraine
 "'Microsoft & Zoom should be throttled': Putin bats for 'Atmanirbhar Russia'")
'Emotional overload': Kremlin responds to Trump's 'crazy Putin' remark
Kremlin's response comes soon after US President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with Russia's recent large-scale strike against Ukraine, saying Russian President had "gone absolutely CRAZY"
 "'Emotional overload': Kremlin responds to Trump's 'crazy Putin' remark")
Putin targeted? Russian official claims his helicopter hit in drone strike
The incident is said to have occured during Putin's first publicised visit to Kursk Oblast since Russian troops regained control of most of the region from Ukraine in March
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Trump says Putin has 'gone crazy', hints at sanctions after Kyiv attack
US President Donald Trump condemned Russia's deadly missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv, calling Vladimir Putin 'crazy' and signalling possible new sanctions over the strike
 "Trump says Putin has 'gone crazy', hints at sanctions after Kyiv attack")
Meloni says Pope Leo willing to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Vatican
Giorgia Meloni's statement comes after Trump's call with Putin and amid renewed diplomatic push involving the Vatican, EU leaders, and threats of fresh sanctions from the US and UK
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Putin visits Kursk for first time since Russia ousted Ukrainian forces
Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Kursk in Aug 2024, marking the largest cross-border raid of the war, before being expelled by Russian troops nine months later
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How a no-limits Russia-China pact is reshaping the post-war world order
The efficacy of India's military partnership with the US and the West, in general, may diminish as China emerges as a peer technological power with comparable military capabilities
 "How a no-limits Russia-China pact is reshaping the post-war world order")
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks to begin immediately: Trump after Putin call
After the call, Putin said Russia was ready to keep discussing peace but noted no major breakthrough in what he called a very informative and frank conversation with Trump
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Eliminate root cause of issue, Putin tells Trump
Putin described the call with the US President as "informative and helpful". He also told Trump that the "root cause of the issue" must be addressed to resolve the war
 "Russia-Ukraine conflict: Eliminate root cause of issue, Putin tells Trump")
Donald Trump to call Putin to push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Trump's remarks followed a failed Istanbul meeting between Russia, Ukraine, NATO and the US; he plans to speak to Putin, Zelenskyy and NATO leaders to seek a 30-day truce
Trump hopes for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire progress in calls with leaders
Trump's frustration about the war had been building before his post Saturday on Truth Social about the coming calls, which he said would begin first with Putin at 10 a.m. Monday
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Putin heads into Trump call confident Russia has upper hand against Ukraine
Putin is confident that his forces can break through Ukraine's defenses by the end of the year to take full control of four regions that he has claimed for Russia
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Trump to call Putin on Monday to push for halt to Ukraine 'bloodshed'
The American president said he also then plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and members of NATO
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Ukraine-Russia political drama masks on ground realities as war continues
US has expressed frustration with the stalled talks and threatened to withdraw if results aren't achieved
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