Page 51 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Ukraine's 2 largest cities under heavy Russian missile attack, 1 killed
The barrage of the cities continued Russia's escalated attacks on Ukraine that began on Friday with its largest single attack on Ukraine since the war started, in which at least 41 were killed
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Ready for peace in Ukraine but only on Russia's terms, says Putin
"We also want to end the conflict, and as soon as possible" - but "only on our terms," Putin said. The Russian leader didn't specify what conditions must be met for peace
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Putin lauds Russian unity in New Year's address as war shadows celebration
What united us and unites us is the fate of the Fatherland, a deep understanding of the highest significance of the historical stage through which Russia is passing, the president said
Russia unleashes one of biggest aerial barrages against Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Russia launched about 110 missiles as well as drones against Ukrainian targets during the night Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, killing at least seven civilians
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Jaishankar visits school named after Rabindranath Tagore in Russia
Posting a video clip of his visit to the school on X, Jaishankar, currently on a five-day visit to Russia, wrote, "Their passion for India was truly moving. See for yourself "
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Russia-India ties going strong despite turbulences: Putin to Jaishankar
Putin's remarks came on Wednesday when visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on him at the Kremlin
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Will be glad to see our friend: Putin invites PM Modi to visit Russia
The ties between India and Russia remained strong notwithstanding Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Russia backs India's UNSC, 'Make in India' bid amid Jaishankar's trip
India has long been seeking a permanent membership at the UNSC, strongly calling for reform of the United Nations in line with the changing realities of the world
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Russian President Putin to receive EAM Jaishankar today, says Kremlin
According to the Kremlin spokesman, India is an important partner of Russia, so the ministers will talk about the contacts held and the course of their discussion
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6 killed in Russian drone-artillery attack in Ukraine, Kherson out of power
Overnight, the Kremlin's forces launched an artillery and drone bombardment of the Kherson region just as some 140 civilians were waiting for a train at the region's capital city of the same name
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Jaishankar-Lavrov talks to focus on trade in national currencies, banking
Hydrocarbon development in the Arctic Shelf and Russian Far East to be discussed, Russian Foreign Ministry has said
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Foreign shareholders freeze participation in Russia's Arctic LNG 2: Report
The project, seen as a key element in Russia's drive to boost its LNG global market share to 20 per cent by 2030 from 8 per cent, was already facing difficulties due to US sanctions
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Bracing for more sanctions, says Bank of Russia governor amid Ukraine war
The US announced Friday that it would use sanctions against banks that facilitate deals in which Russia procures semiconductors, ball bearings and other equipment necessary for its war machine
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Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny located 3 weeks after contact lost
His spokesperson Kira Yarmysh said on X, formerly Twitter, that he was located in a prison colony in the town of Kharp, in the Yamalo-Nenetsk region about 1,900 kilometers northeast of Moscow
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US aims tougher sanctions at banks in new bid to hurt Putin: Report
Under Friday's action, some of those banks could face penalties for maintaining those relationships if the trade continues
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Prez Putin increases military pressure on Ukraine, expects western support
Ukraine's military needs to reconstitute and regenerate its combat effectiveness after a gruelling five-month counteroffensive, he said
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Weighing request for mobilisation of up to 500,000 troops: Zelenskyy
Such a major mobilisation would cost Ukraine around 500 billion hryvnias ($13.4 billion), Zelenskyy said
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Ready to talk on Ukraine but will defend our national interests: Putin
Putin, who sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has repeatedly said he would be prepared to talk about peace, though Western officials say he is waiting for the U.S. presidential election
Putin officially registered as candidate for Russian presidential election
Under constitutional reforms that he orchestrated, Putin is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current term expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036
No plan to attack Nato: Putin dismisses Biden's remark as 'nonsense'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly cast the post-Cold War expansion of NATO as evidence of the West's arrogant way of dealing with Russia's security concerns
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