Page 20 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump reaffirms support for Putin amid ongoing rift with allies
Mr Trump, in his remarks on Monday, repeated a claim he made in 2018, that the Group of 7 needed Mr Putin to help solve some of the world's problems - including ones the Russian leader himself caused
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Russia sanctions would cost US 'a lot of money', says Donald Trump
European leaders urge Trump to impose new sanctions, saying it's key to pressuring Putin to negotiate sincerely as the Ukraine war enters its fourth year
 "Russia sanctions would cost US 'a lot of money', says Donald Trump")
Putin, Trump discuss West Asia, Ukraine talks on phone call, says Kremlin
During the conversation, Putin briefed Trump on his recent talks with the leaders of Iran and Israel
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Air India crash: US, Russia, Israel, UN, others show solidarity with India
The Air India aircraft, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday, falling into a residential neighbourhood
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Russian court gives Navalny ally 18-yr sentence in absentia amid crackdown
Volkov was also fined 2 million rubles (approximately $25,000) and banned from using the internet for 10 years
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Donald Trump says he may let Russia, Ukraine 'fight for a little while'
Donald Trump addressed Elon Musk's criticism of his bill, saying Musk knew about the EV subsidy cuts. Musk replied "whatever" and slammed the bill's "DISGUSTING PORK" while calling subsidy cuts unfair
 "Donald Trump says he may let Russia, Ukraine 'fight for a little while'")
Europe wants to banish Russian gas, but the US may have other plans
A large Republican donor wants to buy a Russian pipeline to Germany. The White House has entertained the idea of working with the Kremlin to supply Russian gas to Europe
 "Europe wants to banish Russian gas, but the US may have other plans")
Russian strike kills 5, including 1 year old, hours after Trump calls Putin
Six more people were wounded in the attack and have been hospitalised, Chaus said. According to him, six Shahed-type drones struck residential areas of Pryluky early Thursday morning
 "Russian strike kills 5, including 1 year old, hours after Trump calls Putin")
Trump says Putin vowed strong retaliation for Ukraine's drone attack
Donald Trump said Putin warned of a strong response to Ukraine's drone attacks during a call. They also discussed Iran, with Trump insisting Tehran must not obtain nuclear weapons
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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
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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
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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
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'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"
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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
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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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