Page 34 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russia hosts Brics leaders, signaling Putin remains far from isolated
Kremlin is seizing its opportunity to cast Putin as standing up to the West in attempting to reshape the global order
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Not looking at Brics as evolving into some kind of geopolitical rival: US
On October 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on Brics, emphasizing that the grouping is not anti-Western but rather non-Western
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Indian envoy gives details of PM Modi's upcoming Russia visit; Brics agenda
It will be PM Narendra Modi's second visit to Russia in 2024 as he travelled to Moscow in July to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit
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Serbian prez thanks Putin for gas supplies, vows to never impose sanctions
Vucic quoted Putin as saying what is good for Serbia is also good for Russia, what is good for the Serbs is also good for the Russians
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West's failure in Ukraine: Selling out Kyiv would be a shameful betrayal
Fewer American weapons are available for shipment to Kyiv, and the eyes of Western governments are focused overwhelmingly on Israel and Iran
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Common Brics currency will take time, need cautious approach, says Putin
Putin said that at this point of time BRICS currency is a long term prospect. It is not under consideration. BRICS will be cautious and act gradually, move slowly
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Kazakhstan says no to joining Brics, peeved Russia imposes import curbs
The ban follows Kazakhstan's decision not to apply for Brics membership, the bloc of emerging economies currently led by Russia
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Russia could discuss boosting Bollywood when Putin meets Modi next week
Putin has also flagged marketing Indian movies in Russia as an issue that needed discussions, mentioning Indian pharmaceutical and automotive sectors in the same breath
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Putin refuses timeline on Ukraine war, echoes Modi's description of Brics
Putin said the doors of BRICS were not closed to new members, and as the grouping develops even the non-member countries will benefit economically
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Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel, says Putin
Putin said, "We are in contact with Israel, we are in contact with Iran. We have quite trusting relations. And we would very much like this endless exchange of blows to be stopped at some point"
Russia grateful for concern expressed by PM Modi over Ukraine war: Putin
Asked if he saw a role for India in negotiating peace he referred to his interactions with Modi, whom he described as a friend, and said his country was grateful for this
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Russia flaunts its doomsday weapons to keep West from supporting Ukraine
Putin said Russia could resume testing if the US does so first, a move that would end a global ban in place after the demise of the USSR
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Zelenskyy unveils 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment in war
Zelenskyy, who has unrelentingly called for a "fair" end to the war, says his plan is needed to force the Kremlin to negotiate in good faith
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Trump says it would be 'smart thing' if he spoke to Putin, doesn't confirm
Trump said that Putin, who invaded neighbouring Ukraine and who has been accused of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, is well respected in Russia and touted his relationship with him
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India is Russia's no. 2 supplier of restricted tech, say US, EU officials
Indian exports of restricted items such as microchips, circuits and machine tools surpassed $60 million in both April and May
Vladimir Putin to meet Iranian counterpart Pezeshkian in Turkmenistan
While Iran and Russia are historical geopolitical rivals, Iran has been assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine since 2022
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Kamala Harris seizes on claims that Trump sent Putin Covid testing devices
The vice president said people were scrambling to get these kits during the pandemic
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'God save the Tsar!': Prez Putin receives first wishes for 72nd birthday
The greeting came from ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin on his Telegram messaging channel
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Putin allows criminal defendants to escape trial if they enlist in army
Putin in September called for the military to increase its troops strength by 180,000 and the government's draft budget this week earmarked a record 32.5 per cent of its spending for the military
Nato's new Chief Rutte prepares to take on Putin with Dutch pragmatism
Rutte will also have to handle pressure from some members to devote more attention to counter-terrorism and reinforce Nato's southern flank
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