Page 29 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Altercation erupts at high-level meeting of Russia-dominated economic union
Eurasian Economic Union was formed a decade ago to encourage stronger business ties and facilitate trade between its members, but it has been marred by economic and other disputes between members
 "Altercation erupts at high-level meeting of Russia-dominated economic union")
China's President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, says Russian envoy
China, working with Brazil, has put forward a peace plan for the Ukraine war, calling for a freezing of battle lines and taking into account the security interests of both sides
 "China's President Xi Jinping will visit Russia in 2025, says Russian envoy")
It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties, says Russia
Trump's designated Ukraine envoy, retired Lieutenant-General Kellogg, told Fox News on Dec. 18 that both sides were ready for peace talks and that Trump was in a perfect position to execute a deal
 "It's up to Trump team to make first move to improve ties, says Russia")
Russia's inflation at 9.5% amid rising prices of essentials, shows data
Inflationary expectations among households for the coming year also reached 13.9 per cent in December, the highest level since the beginning of the year
 "Russia's inflation at 9.5% amid rising prices of essentials, shows data")
From Trump's return to Hasina's ouster: Top events of the world in 2024
A dramatic campaign, a comeback, and peace efforts amid attacks & counterattacks - 2024 redefined global relations. Diplomacy was tested, power disrupted, and the world watched as history was made
 "From Trump's return to Hasina's ouster: Top events of the world in 2024")
Russian missiles target Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas day
At least seven strikes targeted Kharkiv sparking fires across the city, regional head Oleh Syniehubov wrote on Telegram
 "Russian missiles target Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas day")
Russia never abandoned desire to normalise ties with US, says Putin
In an interview with Russian TV and radio outlet VGTRK, Putin said, "It is possible to do everything if there is desire. We have never abandoned this desire"
 "Russia never abandoned desire to normalise ties with US, says Putin")
Russia targets Kyiv in response to Ukrainian strike using US-made weapons
Ukraine's air force said it intercepted five Iskander short-range ballistic missiles fired at the city
 "Russia targets Kyiv in response to Ukrainian strike using US-made weapons")
Russia keeps rates at 21% amid inflation struggles fueled by war spendings
High rates can dampen inflation but also make it more expensive for businesses to get the credit they need to operate and invest
 "Russia keeps rates at 21% amid inflation struggles fueled by war spendings")
Brics developing tools to lead global economy, attract new members: Putin
Russian head of state emphasised that the association works for the interests of the member states
 "Brics developing tools to lead global economy, attract new members: Putin")
Russia's Prez Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference
He used the tightly choreographed event, which lasted for about 4 1/2 hours, to reinforce his authority and demonstrate a sweeping command of everything from consumer prices to military hardware
 "Russia's Prez Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference")
Putin, Zelenskyy rule out renewal of key gas transit deal for Europe
Kyiv has refused to extend the five-year deal to ship Russian gas across Ukraine beyond its expiry at the end of this month, President Vladimir Putin said in Moscow
 "Putin, Zelenskyy rule out renewal of key gas transit deal for Europe")
Russia ready to compromise with Donald Trump on Ukraine war, says Putin
Asked what he might be able to offer Trump, Putin dismissed an assertion that Russia was in a weak position, saying that Russia had got much stronger since he ordered troops into Ukraine in 2022
Stupid for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike Russia: Trump
Trump's withering criticism of the Biden administration's move comes as the Democratic administration aims to push every last dollar already designated for Ukraine out the door
 "Stupid for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike Russia: Trump")
Zelenskyy should prepare to make deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Trump
Trump said it would take a century to rebuild Ukrainian cities leveled by the Russian invasion and brushed aside Ukrainian hopes of recapturing seized territory
 "Zelenskyy should prepare to make deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Trump")
Men signing up for military voluntarily turning the tide of war: Putin
He said roughly 430,000 Russians had signed army contracts this year, up from roughly 300,000 the year before, a factor he said had huge importance for Russia's war effort
 "Men signing up for military voluntarily turning the tide of war: Putin")
Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive air attacks
Oryol Governor Andrey Klychkov confirmed on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone strike set fire to a fuel depot there. In a separate Telegram post later that day, he said the blaze had been contained
 "Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive air attacks")
Russia transported Assad in most secured way, says Russian Deputy FM
The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin had made the decision to grant asylum in Russia to Assad
 "Russia transported Assad in most secured way, says Russian Deputy FM")
New updates: Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next 2 days
News updates: Catch all the latest news updates from around the world here
 "New updates: Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next 2 days")
Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
We have carefully read the statement by US President-elect Donald Trump, made after his meeting with Macron and Zelensky in Paris, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov added