Page 44 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Putin starts new term as President, faces little opposition to Ukraine war
As Putin prepares to be sworn in on Tuesday for another six years as president, the invasion has become part of everyday life for many Russians
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Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario in its military drills
The ministry said the exercise was ordered by President Vladimir Putin and would test the readiness of non-strategic nuclear forces to perform combat missions
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Putin begins new term, enters into era of extraordinary power in Russia
Since becoming acting president on the last day of 1999, Putin has shaped Russia into a monolith crushing political opposition, running independent-minded journalists out of the country
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Here's how Western sanctions are strangling Russia's Arctic gas ambitions
Russia has long sought to increase its share of the global LNG market, but the war and the subsequent sharp drop in overland exports to Europe have reinforced the importance of these ambitions
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Putin's critic warns Kremlin will seize more assets to punish foes
Russia has become increasingly aggressive in seizing assets from local tycoons since the start of the Ukraine war
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Russia's Putin plans to meet Xi in China days after his new term begins
Putin last month said he was planning to visit China in May, though he didn't specify the exact dates
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Serbia lawmakers elect new govt with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by US
Prime Minister Milo Vucevic's government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the 250-member parliament. The remaining 37 lawmakers were absent
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Putin likely didn't order death of Russian Oppn leader Navalny, says US
Soon after Navalny's death, US President Joe Biden said Putin was ultimately responsible but did not accuse the Russian president of directly ordering it
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Putin probably didn't order opposition leader Navalny's death: US official
Soon after the Navalny's death, US President Joe Biden said Putin was ultimately responsible but did not accuse the Russian president of directly ordering it.
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Two Russian journalists arrested for alleged work for Navalny group
A journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine, Sergei Mingazov, was detained on charges of spreading false information about the Russian military, his lawyer said Friday
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No conditions exist for talks between Russia, Ukraine at this time: Kremlin
He stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance is "well known. 'Peskov further said, "The last time he mentioned it during a conversation with [Belarusian] President [Alexander] Lukashenko'
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Putin announces plan to visit China in May, his first trip after poll win
Russia's growing economic and diplomatic isolation because of its war against Ukraine has made it increasingly reliant on China
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Brics Summit will take interaction to new heights: Russian FM Lavrov
"It is worth considering that there has been no example of an entity doubling its membership so far," Lavrov added
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Russian priest who held Navalny's memorial service suspended by church
Dmitry Safronov held a memorial service by Navalny's grave in Moscow on March 26 to mark 40 days since the politician's death, an important ritual within Russian Orthodox tradition
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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian bomber; Moscow says its plane crashed
The Russian defense ministry said the warplane crashed in a deserted area in Russia's southern region of Stavropol
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Ukraine PM Shmyhal warns of 'Third World War' if it loses against Russia
"Or, there will be many conflicts, many such kinds of wars, and in the end of the day, it could lead to the third world war," he added
Russian missiles kill 13 people in Ukraine as war reaches critical stage
Ukrainian forces are digging in, building fortifications in anticipation of a major Russian offensive that Kyiv officials say could come as early as next month
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Olympics 2024: Uncertainty stares Russian athletes despite qualifying
The IOC expects that 36 Russian athletes and possibly as many as 54 will do well enough at qualifying events to compete in Paris
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Modi destroying democracy, no difference between him and Putin: Pawar
When asked about the BJP's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, Pawar said, "It is not the right time to comment on their manifesto. However, making promises is the BJP's speciality"
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US, UK to implement restrictions on trade of Russian-origin metals
The US and UK have also previously sanctioned Russian gold, gas and diamonds