Page 40 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russian parliament approves proposal to raise income tax for the wealthy
The proposal involves a progressive tax on personal incomes and represents a change of course from the current flat-rate tax
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Putin inks deals with Vietnam to shore up ties in Asia to offset isolation
Putin and President To Lam agreed to further cooperate in education, science and technology, oil and gas exploration and clean energy
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Putin says Russia keen to partner with Vietnam in energy, security
Russia, a major energy, natural resources and nuclear power, pivoted to Asia after the West imposed sanctions on Moscow for the conflict in Ukraine
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Vietnam welcomes Russian Prez Putin, vows to strengthen diplomatic ties
Vietnamese President To Lam congratulated Putin on his re-election and praised Russia's achievements
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Deal between Putin, Kim requires immediate military assistance: North Korea
The deal could mark the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War
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Putin, Kim ink mutual defence pact; North Korea vows unconditional support
On his first visit to Pyongyang since July 2000, Putin explicitly linked Russia's deepening of ties with North Korea to the West's growing support for Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have vowed to aid each other if attacked: Putin
It was not clear what kind of assistance the deal, described as a comprehensive strategic partnership, would call for
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Russia, N Korea sign partnership, vows closer ties amid rivalry with West
North Korea is under heavy UN Security Council sanctions over its weapons program, while Russia also faces sanctions by the United States and its Western partners over its aggression in Ukraine
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Russia discusses deployment of long-range weapons with closest partners
Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday, with the United States and its allies saying they fear Moscow could provide aid for Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programmes
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Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time in 24 years; key details
Putin's visit to North Korea has angered US as South Korea called the Western nation to discuss potential implications
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Putin vows to build trade, security with North Korea that West can't touch
Putin, who will be making his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, said he highly appreciates its firm support of his invasion of Ukraine
US Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship
We want India and the United States to be the very best of friends with the deepest relationships, Senator Steve Daines said on Monday
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Putin vows trade, security deals with North Korea beyond reach of West
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues
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Russian Prez Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam; US embassy reacts sternly
No country should give Putin a platform to promote his war of aggression and otherwise allow him to normalise his atrocities, said US embassy in Hanoi
US rebukes Vietnam as Putin set to visit country after repeated invitations
Putin is expected to visit Vietnam on Wednesday and Thursday, after repeated invitations from Vietnamese leaders
78 nations at Swiss conference agree Ukraine's territorial integrity must
Zelenskyy earlier this month accused China, backed by Russia, of attempting to undermine the Swiss conference, a claim denied by Beijing
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India to engage with all parties to help achieve peace in Ukraine: MEA
New Delhi will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as the two parties to the conflict to contribute to all earnest efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine, an official said
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Why Russia's bonhomie with North Korea is potential danger to the world
Russia's forces have been able to blast thousands of artillery shells a day at Ukraine thanks to supplies sent by Kim Jong Un
Meloni describes Putin's cease-fire offer for Ukraine as 'propaganda'
Russian president said Friday he would immediately order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv begins withdrawing troops
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Putin sets terms for ceasefire: Ukraine must pull out from 'annexed' parts
Russia launched its a full-scale invasion in February 2022. After Ukrainian forces thwarted a Russian drive to the capital, much of the fighting has focused in the south and east