Page 23 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
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
 "Ukraine, allies offer 30-day ceasefire; EU says ball now in Russia's court")
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
 "Russia's Victory Day Parade: MEA backs multilateralism, flags terrorism")
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
 "Russia, China reaffirm comprehensive partnership against US moves")
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
 "1 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine on first day of self-declared ceasefire")
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
 "How Putin uses USSR's victory in WWII to rally support for war in 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
 "Ukrainian drones hit Moscow as foreign leaders gather for Red Square parade")
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
 "Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow on 4-day visit, attend V-Day celebrations")
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
 "Russia to host China, Brazil leaders for 80th anniversary of WWII victory")
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
 "With lower oil prices, Putin is more eager to settle Ukraine war: Trump")
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
 "Pahalgam attack: Pakistan urges emergency UNSC meet over India tensions")
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
 "Putin dials PM Modi, says Pahalgam attack culprits must face justice")
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
 "Putin accepts PM Modi's invitation for annual high-level India visit")
Hope there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine: Putin
In a preview of an upcoming interview with Russian state television, published on Telegram, Putin said Russia has the strength and the means to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a logical conclusion
Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day
It comes as US President Donald Trump's scaled up efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine
N Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time amid Ukraine war
North Korea's Central Military Commission said the decision to join the war was in line with the two countries' mutual defence treaty sealed last year
 "N Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time amid Ukraine war")
Day after saying deal was near, Trump doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war
Trump said in a social media post as he flew back to the United States after Pope Francis' funeral that there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas
 "Day after saying deal was near, Trump doubts Putin wants to end Ukraine war")
Vatican meeting with Trump could be historic if results achieved: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says his Vatican meeting with Trump was good and could be historic if it helps bring peace to Ukraine. They discussed a ceasefire and protecting people's lives
 "Vatican meeting with Trump could be historic if results achieved: Zelenskyy")
Russia ready to reach a deal with US on Ukraine war, says Sergey Lavrov
Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov's remark comes after Russia launched a deadly barrage of attacks in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv that killed 12 people and left more than 70 injured
 "Russia ready to reach a deal with US on Ukraine war, says Sergey Lavrov")
Russia made 'pretty big concession' by not seizing all of Ukraine: Trump
Trump's support for Putin came just hours after he rebuked the latter in a rare criticism. After Russia launched an attack on Kyiv, Trump asked Putin to 'STOP' the attacks on Ukraine
Trump urges Putin to 'STOP' after deadly Russian missile strikes Kyiv
President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to STOP! after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
 "Trump urges Putin to 'STOP' after deadly Russian missile strikes Kyiv")