Page 27 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend Moscow's Victory Day on May 9
The Kremlin said in December that it had invited "many countries" to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, which Russians call the Great Patriotic War
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Zelenskyy confirms new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
Moscow sent 139 drones into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukrainian officials said. According to Ukraine's air force, 67 drones were destroyed and 71 electronically jammed
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Trump wants to negotiate about Ukraine, Putin's stance remains unclear
Both are signalling discussions on Ukraine by phone or in person using flattery and threats
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Too early to discuss Zelenskyy's four-way peace talks format: Kremlin
Moscow has long said the fact that Zelenskiy was not re-elected last year when his 5-yr term expired - due to martial law being in force - means he would not have legal authority to sign a peace deal
 "Too early to discuss Zelenskyy's four-way peace talks format: Kremlin")
Saudi Arabia, UAE expected venues for Trump-Putin meet: Russian sources
However, senior Russian officials have visited both Saudi Arabia and the UAE in recent weeks, according to the Russian sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of situation
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President Putin allows Goldman Sachs to sell its business in Russia
Putin permitted Balchug Capital to buy the division, according to a decree he signed
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Oil falls as Donald Trump reiterates call for Opec to reduce prices
Opec and its allies including Russia have yet to react to Trump's call, with Opec+ delegates pointing to a plan already in place to start raising oil output from April
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Republic Day: Putin hails Russian-Indian ties as 'special partnership'
In his message, Putin said that the Indian Constitution that came into force 75 years ago laid the foundation for building effective state institutions and a free democratic development of India
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Will soon speak to Putin and help in settling war in Ukraine, says Trump
Trump's comments came a day after Putin said Russia is ready for talks with the US on a broad range of issues
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Putin claims Ukraine war could have been avoided under Trump presidency
Putin claims Ukraine war could've been avoided if Trump won in 2020, praising him as 'smart' and 'pragmatic'
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Ukraine war could have been averted if Trump's win was not 'stolen': Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin also affirmed that Moscow has always been ready for negotiations on the Ukraine problem
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Putin suggests a meeting with Trump to discuss Ukraine war, energy issues
It was the strongest indication yet from the Kremlin that it is keen for an early summit with Trump after three years of virtually no high-level contact with Western leaders because of the war
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Putin ready to speak to Trump, wants to start nuclear cuts talks: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has also made clear he wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks as soon as possible
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Putin must make a deal, Zelenskyy ready for talks: Trump on Ukraine war
Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned his Russian counterpart to end the 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face high tariffs and further sanctions
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions if 'ridiculous' war does not end
United States already prohibits the import of virtually all Russian products, and Russia has faced a multitude of US and European sanctions since the invasion began almost three years ago
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Sanctions on Russia likely if Putin doesn't come for negotiation: Trump
The war should have never started. If you had a competent President, which you didn't, the war wouldn't have happened. The war in Ukraine would have never happened if I were the president, Trump said
 "Sanctions on Russia likely if Putin doesn't come for negotiation: Trump")
Jinping, Putin pledge to boost China-Russia ties in 2025 as Trump returns
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin 'shared his hope for a flourishing China-Russia relationship in the year ahead'
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Putin, Xi discuss 'multipolar global order' hours after Trump inauguration
The two leaders have developed strong personal links that helped bring relations between Moscow and Beijing, growing even closer after Putin sent troops into Ukraine in 2022
Russian court convicts Navalny's lawyers for belonging to 'extremist group'
Prosecutors accused the lawyers of 'using their status' to give letters written by Navalny during his time in prison to his associates, enabling him to continue to lead an 'extremist organisation'
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Russia, Iran have troubled history despite their current alliance
The signing comes ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine
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