Page 36 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russia sliding back toward Stalinist times, says human rights advocate
A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov, was sentenced to 2 years in prison in February for writing an anti-war article
 "Russia sliding back toward Stalinist times, says human rights advocate")
Putin accuses Ukraine of a provocation with its raid in southwestern Russia
He instructed the Cabinet to coordinate assistance to the Kursk region. The fighting is about 500 kilometers (320 miles) from Moscow
 "Putin accuses Ukraine of a provocation with its raid in southwestern Russia")
Putin, US on same page: Iran's Israel attack may not be as severe as feared
Blaming Israel for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran, Iran had vowed it would respond 'severely', raising fears of a broader regional conflict
 "Putin, US on same page: Iran's Israel attack may not be as severe as feared")
Mexico invites Putin to Oct 1 presidential inauguration of Sheinbaum
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin in 2023, accusing him of the war crime of illegally deporting hundreds of children from Ukraine
Putin ally holds talks in Iran as West Asia teeters on brink of wider war
Russia has condemned the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Iran last week
Russia offers disaster aid to N Korea for flood damage, hails strong bond
Kim expressed his gratitude to Putin over the offer for aid, saying he could deeply feel the special emotion towards a genuine friend in the most difficult period.
 "Russia offers disaster aid to N Korea for flood damage, hails strong bond")
Russia releases US journalist, other Americans in massive prisoner swap
The trade followed years of secretive back-channel negotiations despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at their lowest point since Cold War after Russian President's invasion of Ukraine
 "Russia releases US journalist, other Americans in massive prisoner swap")
Russia's 'nuclear doctrine' governing use of atomic weapons. What is it?
Now Russian hawks are urging him to change the doctrine to lower the threshold for using nuclear weapons, and Putin says the document could be modified
 "Russia's 'nuclear doctrine' governing use of atomic weapons. What is it?")
Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis if missiles deployed to Germany
Earlier this month, the US said it would start deploying long-range missiles in Germany from 2026
 "Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis if missiles deployed to Germany")
India, Ukraine explore possibility of PM Modi's visit to Kyiv next month
The prime minister held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last month on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia
 "India, Ukraine explore possibility of PM Modi's visit to Kyiv next month")
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says
A deal would only buy time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen his army and usher in another, potentially more violent chapter in the war, he said
 "Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says")
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin offers $22,000 bonus for citizens to join war
Moscow authorities are also offering $59,600 in the first service year for new recruits, with other benefits for those injured in the battle in a bid to bolster ground troops in Ukraine
 "Russia-Ukraine war: Putin offers $22,000 bonus for citizens to join war")
Donald Trump has 'very good call' with Zelenskyy over Ukraine conflict
In a post on X describing the call, Zelenskyy said he congratulated Trump on his nomination and condemned the "shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania"
 "Donald Trump has 'very good call' with Zelenskyy over Ukraine conflict")
Russia has irrefutable evidence journalist Evan Gershkovich is spy: Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov blamed American journalists for helping delay US-Russia talks regarding a possible prisoner exchange
 "Russia has irrefutable evidence journalist Evan Gershkovich is spy: Lavrov")
US urges India to utilise its relations with Russia to end Ukraine war
The spokesperson of the US State Department, Matthew Miller, in a press briefing on Monday not only noted the strong Delhi-Moscow ties but also urged India to tell Putin to respect the UN Charter
 "US urges India to utilise its relations with Russia to end Ukraine war")
Amid Ukraine war, Russia upgraded to 'high-income' nation; here's why
Thriving in a war economy: Amid heavy sanctions, Russia's economy defied expectations, achieving a high-income status for the first time since 2014, according to the World Bank
Vladimir Putin signs bill increasing income taxes for wealthy in Russia
The new law imposes a 13 per cent tax for incomes of up to 2.4 million rubles ($27,500) a year
Joe Biden mistakenly refers to Zelenskyy as Putin before correcting himself
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in a press conference of his own, repeatedly avoided answering the question as to whether Biden was fit enough to run for the US presidency
 "Joe Biden mistakenly refers to Zelenskyy as Putin before correcting himself")
'Ukrainian Prez Putin, vice-prez Trump': Biden's new gaffe is viral. WATCH
Experts and leaders of his own Democratic Party have pointed out that Joe Biden may not be a good fit to helm the office on account of his declining cognitive abilities
 "'Ukrainian Prez Putin, vice-prez Trump': Biden's new gaffe is viral. WATCH")
President Joe Biden says 'no good reason' to talk to Putin right now
The 81-year-old president made these remarks on Thursday at a highly-anticipated solo press conference at the end of the Nato Summit in Washington