Page 28 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Putin willing to negotiate with Zelenskyy 'if necessary', says Kremlin
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'if necessary,' but raised doubts about his legitimacy
 "Putin willing to negotiate with Zelenskyy 'if necessary', says Kremlin")
Ukraine's Prez Zelenskyy travels to UAE as momentum grows for peace talks
It wasn't immediately clear what his agenda would be while he was in the country, though Abu Dhabi is hosting its biennial International Defense Exhibition and Conference arms show this week
 "Ukraine's Prez Zelenskyy travels to UAE as momentum grows for peace talks")
If Trump can make Putin stop Ukraine aggression, it's great news: Macron
Macron on Friday further emphasised that if this happens, then Ukrainians alone can lead the discussions for 'solid and lasting peace'
 "If Trump can make Putin stop Ukraine aggression, it's great news: Macron")
Russia detains another US citizen on drugs charges days after prisoner swap
Russian police said the 28-year-old American had attempted to smuggle a significant amount of drugs into the country, the Interfax agency reported, citing Russia's Federal Customs Service
 "Russia detains another US citizen on drugs charges days after prisoner swap")
Will meet Putin only after a common plan with Trump is set: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Zelenskyy spoke Friday to the Munich Security Conference
US VP Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid worries over Trump-Putin war talks
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday discussed the war with Russian President Vladimir Putin and separately with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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EU demands inclusion in peace deal on Ukraine after Trump-Putin phone call
Trump's unilateral overture to Putin, accompanied by apparent concessions on Ukraine's principal demands, raised alarm for both Kyiv and the European allies in Nato
 "EU demands inclusion in peace deal on Ukraine after Trump-Putin phone call")
Nato allies insist Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of peace talks
Let's not forget, Russia remains a threat well beyond Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary John Healey after the United States rattled Nato
 "Nato allies insist Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of peace talks")
China proposes summit between Putin, Trump to help end Ukraine war
Trump said Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had expressed a desire for peace in separate phone calls
 "China proposes summit between Putin, Trump to help end Ukraine war")
Trump speaks to Zelenskyy, discuss meeting set to be held in Munich: WH
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also took to X to share details regarding his conversation with Trump. He appreciated Trump's genuine interest in shared opportunities
 "Trump speaks to Zelenskyy, discuss meeting set to be held in Munich: WH")
Agreed to begin talks to end Ukraine war: Trump after phone call with Putin
The call followed a prisoner swap that resulted in Russia releasing American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, of Pennsylvania, after more than three years of detention
 "Agreed to begin talks to end Ukraine war: Trump after phone call with 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
 "Zelenskyy confirms new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region")
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
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
 "Saudi Arabia, UAE expected venues for Trump-Putin meet: Russian sources")
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
 "President Putin allows Goldman Sachs to sell its business in Russia")
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
 "Oil falls as Donald Trump reiterates call for Opec to reduce prices")
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
 "Republic Day: Putin hails Russian-Indian ties as 'special partnership'")
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
 "Will soon speak to Putin and help in settling war in Ukraine, says Trump")