Page 21 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Zelenskyy seeks more pressure on Russia after deadly missile strike in Kyiv
The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others, Kyiv Military Admin head Tymur Tkachenco
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Putin open to talks, questions Zelenskyy's legitimacy for inking peace deal
Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, stating that he alone can resolve pressing bilateral issues, including disputes over territory
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Kremlin warns US against Iran strike, cautions of major escalation
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that direct US involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict would further destabilise the region
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Putin, Xi Jinping agree to exchange information on Iran-Israel conflict
President Putin and Xi Jinping in their hour-long phone call have agreed to issue orders to their relevant agencies to share information on Iran
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Putin offers to broker peace deal between Iran, Israel amid conflict
Speaking at a roundtable session with senior news leaders of international news agencies, Putin noted that it's a delicate issue, but added that in my view, a solution could be found
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Russia, UAE urge immediate halt to escalating Israel-Iran conflict
According to the Kremlin, President Vladimir Putin discussed the issue during a telephonic conversation with his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks G7 support as Trump's early exit dampens summit
The G7 group of wealthy nations has struggled to find unity over conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as Trump has expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Russian drone, missile attack on Ukrainian capital kills 14, injures 40
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko told reporters at the scene that a US citizen was killed in the attack after suffering wounds from shrapnel
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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
 "Putin, Trump discuss West Asia, Ukraine talks on phone call, says Kremlin")
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
 "Air India crash: US, Russia, Israel, UN, others show solidarity with India")
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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