Page 24 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin's 30-day ceasefire: Strategic ploy or genuine peace bid?
The key condition that the Kremlin has spelt out is a complete cessation of foreign military aid and the provision of intelligence information to Kyiv
 "Vladimir Putin's 30-day ceasefire: Strategic ploy or genuine peace bid?")
Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners in one of war's largest exchanges
Severely wounded soldiers and fighters whom Russia had prosecuted on fabricated charges were among those released
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Trump holds hour-long call with Zelenskyy, says 'we're very much on track'
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrap up call day after talks with Russia about possible ceasefire
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Putin wants Trump to recognise all land Russia has taken in Ukraine: Report
Kommersant said that Putin wanted the US to formally recognise the four regions - Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson - as part of Russia along with Crimea
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Russian drones strike Ukraine after Putin's ceasefire talks with Trump
Despite efforts to repel the attack, several strikes hit civilian infrastructure, including a direct drone strike on a hospital in Sumy and attacks on cities in Donetsk region
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Modi-Putin ties 'may be helpful' for war talks, says Polish deputy minister
He however clarified that he believes only United States President Donald Trump holds any leeway with President Putin
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Putin, Trump talk Ukraine ceasefire: What the White House and Kremlin said
During this conversation, Putin agreed to a proposal by Trump for Russia and Ukraine to stop hitting each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days
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After Trump's call, Putin agrees to 30-day halt on striking Ukraine's infra
Following the Trump-Putin call, the Kremlin announced that Ukraine and Russia will exchange 175 prisoners of war each
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'Egg on my face': Tharoor on opposing India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war
Tharoor said that it looks like he is the one with egg on his face because clearly the policy has meant that India has actually a PM who can hug both the president of Ukraine and that of Russia
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Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin
Kyiv and its European allies are worried that Trump will try to force them into a deal on Russia's terms, leaving Ukraine weakened and vulnerable to the Kremlin in the future
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Trump says he plans to speak with Putin on Mar 18 about ending Ukraine war
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that Putin would speak with Trump by phone but declined to comment on Trump's remarks about land and power plants
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Trump to talk to Putin on March 18 as he pushes for end to Ukraine war
US leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One
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Can't allow Russia to play games with peace, says UK PM Keir Starmer
The call comes ahead of a military planning session next week when these countries will decide on the nature of troop deployments to support peace in the region
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Russia, Ukraine trade heavy aerial blows amid proposed ceasefire talks
The attack comes less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine
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Putin calls on Ukrainian troops to surrender as Trump pushes for ceasefire
Putin calls for Ukrainian troops in Kursk to surrender, as Trump urges a ceasefire, warning of a humanitarian crisis
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Had productive talks with Putin, war in Ukraine could end: Donald Trump
Trump said that he "strongly requested" Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops, or else it would be a "horrible massacre"
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US envoy to relay Putin's Ukraine ceasefire stance to Trump: Kremlin
Russia's army has gained battlefield momentum, and analysts say Putin likely will be reluctant to rush into a ceasefire while he feels he has an advantage
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Manipulative, scared: Zelenskyy slams Putin's response to US ceasefire deal
Vladimir Putin conditionally backed the US ceasefire plan, saying Russia agreed in principle but sought clarifications and conditions, stressing the need to address the conflict's root causes
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Putin thanks Trump, PM Modi for efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict
He also referred to the recent US-Ukraine discussions in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that Ukraine's willingness for a ceasefire was likely influenced by American pressure
Putin supports US ceasefire plan for Ukraine, says need to sort out details
Russian forces have been advancing since mid-2024 and control nearly a fifth of Ukraine's territory, three years into a war that US President Donald Trump has said he will halt
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