Page 36 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russia advancing fast, taking several kilometres in east Ukraine: Putin
Despite a major Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region that began on Aug 6, the stronger Russian army has in recent weeks been thrusting relatively swiftly though settlements in east Ukraine
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Russia payment hurdles with China partners intensified in August: Report
Russian companies, officials for a few months have pointed to delays in transactions after Chinese banks tightened compliance following Western threats of secondary sanctions for dealing with Russia
 "Russia payment hurdles with China partners intensified in August: Report")
PM Modi speaks to Putin on Ukraine visit, discusses steps to bolster ties
The prime minister had on Monday briefed US President Joe Biden on his visit to Ukraine and conveyed India's full support for early return of peace to the region through dialogue and diplomacy
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PM Narendra Modi shares Kyiv visit 'insights' with Russian President Putin
Speaks with Russian President hours after briefing Biden
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PM Modi conveys his readiness to President Putin to attend Brics summit
During a telephonic conversation, the two leaders also discussed implementation of trade agreements reached during the Prime Minister's visit to Moscow in July
After Joe Biden, his Russian foe Putin-PM Modi discuss his Ukraine trip
Last Friday, PM Modi visited Ukraine after concluding his visit to Poland. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and invited Zelensky to visit India during their talks
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US behind arrest of Telegram CEO, says Russian lawmaker and Putin's ally
"On the eve of the U.S. presidential election, it is important for (President Joe) Biden to take Telegram under control."
 "US behind arrest of Telegram CEO, says Russian lawmaker and Putin's ally")
Ukraine counts on long-range weapon to bypass West restrictions, hit Russia
Defenders of life should have no restrictions on weapons, as long as Russia uses all kinds of its own weapons, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram message following the attacks
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Putin accuses Ukraine of attempting to strike Kursk nuclear power station
Putin said that Moscow had reported the event to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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Russia's new rule on temporary residency: Who qualifies and how to apply
The new programme removes the need for applicants to prove their knowledge of the Russian language, history, or laws
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Putin meets China's Premier Li as Moscow, Beijing deepen their relations
Meeting took place as Russia struggled to push back a Ukrainian incursion into Kursk now in its third week and overnight, Moscow experienced one of the largest drone attacks
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Russia neutralises largest drone attack launched by Ukrainian forces
There were also no casualties or damage reported in the aftermath of the drone attack on the border Bryansk region in Russia's southwest, Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the region wrote
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Putin ally Sergei Chemezov says West risks global war over Ukraine
Chemezov, CEO of the Rostec corporation which supplies many of Russia's arms for the war, said Russia felt confident and had enough weapons more than two years into what the Kremlin calls its SMO
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Putin's slow response to Kursk attack could test patience of his supporters
On Aug 6, Ukrainian forces made a lightning push into the region, seizing villages, taking hundreds of prisoners and forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians
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Putin makes surprise trip to Chechnya amid Ukraine's cross-border incursion
Putin praised the volunteers and said that as long as Russia has men like them, it will be invincible, according to reports by Russian state agencies
Putin meets Azerbaijani Prez to strengthen ties amid ongoing tensions
Azerbaijan is an important transit country for Russia at a time when it needs to have free access to world markets, including Iran, ports in Indian Ocean, independent political scientist Alizade told
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Military incursion in Russia's Kursk aims to create buffer zone: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said it is now our primary task in defensive operations overall, to destroy as much Russian war potential
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Kremlin aide says Nato and West helped Ukraine attack Russian territory
The United States and Western powers, eager to avoid direct confrontation with Russia, said Ukraine had not given advance notice and that Washington was not involved, though weaponry provided by Brit
Russia refuses to open criminal probe into Navalny's death, says widow
Navalnaya disputed Russian officials' version of events and said her husband exhibited no instances of heart disease while alive
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Ukraine gambles on deep move into Russian territory, changed battle attempt
But a week after it began, the overall aim of the daring operation is still unclear: Will Ukraine dig in and keep the conquered territory, advance further into Russian territory or pull back?