Page 21 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Putin still holds all the cards in Ukraine, with no reasons to fold
The Ukrainians surely felt a surge of alarm on hearing Trump's latest pronouncement, that peace will only come when he and Putin meet face-to-face
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Nothing will happen until I meet Putin: Trump on Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Donald Trump says no progress will be made in the Russia-Ukraine conflict until he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin directly, casting doubts on imminent peace talks
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Putin to skip talks in Turkey, names team for Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Kremlin aide Vladimir Medinsky will lead the Russian delegation, which will be joined by Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: What to know about possible peace talks in Turkey
Zelenskyy said Tuesday that if Putin does not arrive and plays games, it is the final point that he does not want to end the war
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Only face-to-face meeting with Putin can deliver peace, says Zelenskiy
President Putin, who has questioned Zelenskiy's legitimacy, has not said whether he will take part
Trump's Ukraine peace push coming to a head as Zelenskyy challenges Putin
Following a weekend of hectic diplomacy, Zelenskyy said he will travel to Istanbul on May 15 where Putin has proposed direct negotiations between the two countries
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Zelenskyy hopes for ceasefire, says he'll be 'waiting for Putin' in Turkey
His comments came after US President Donald Trump insisted Ukraine accept Russia's latest offer of holding direct talks in Turkey on Thursday
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Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 'without preconditions'
Putin said that he would speak to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan later on Sunday about facilitating the talks, which he said could lead to a ceasefire
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Ukraine, allies offer 30-day ceasefire; EU says ball now in Russia's court
Ukraine and its allies have proposed a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, as EU leaders urge Moscow to engage in peace talks and warn of further sanctions if violated
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Russia's Victory Day Parade: MEA backs multilateralism, flags terrorism
MoS Defence Sanjay Seth represented Russia's Victory Day in Moscow. The MEA statement highlighted India's WWII contributions, backed multilateralism, and flagged terrorism as a shared global threat
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Russia, China reaffirm comprehensive partnership against US moves
After over seven-hour-long talks, Putin and Xi signed a joint statement and a package of bilateral intergovernmental and interagency documents
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1 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine on first day of self-declared ceasefire
Another two people were injured after Russian forces dropped guided air bombs in the northeast Sumy region
How Putin uses USSR's victory in WWII to rally support for war in Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin, who has ruled Russia for 25 of those 80 years, has turned Victory Day into a key pillar of his tenure and has tried to use it to justify his 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow as foreign leaders gather for Red Square parade
More than 140 Aeroflot flights also were delayed because of what officials described as the Ukrainian drone threat and amid heightened security measures around the Victory Day events
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Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow on 4-day visit, attend V-Day celebrations
According to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, in a tete-a-tete over tea on Thursday, Putin and Xi are scheduled to discuss sensitive international issues
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Russia to host China, Brazil leaders for 80th anniversary of WWII victory
Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, has become the country's most important secular holiday
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With lower oil prices, Putin is more eager to settle Ukraine war: Trump
The price of oil, which drives the Russian economy has fallen around $15 a barrel since the start of the year
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Pahalgam attack: Pakistan urges emergency UNSC meet over India tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam
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Putin dials PM Modi, says Pahalgam attack culprits must face justice
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims and extended full support to India in its fight against terrorism
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Putin accepts PM Modi's invitation for annual high-level India visit
The leaders emphasised the need for an uncompromising fight against terrorism in any of its manifestations
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