Page 56 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Kim is in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin as their nations draw closer
A group of senior officials, including Cabinet Premier Kim Tok Hun, Kim Jong Un's top economic official, were at the station to give the leader a hearty send-off", KCNA said
 "Kim is in Russia ahead of meeting with Putin as their nations draw closer")
Lula da Silva backs off pledge Vladimir Putin won't be arrested on visit
The International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Putin's arrest on war crimes charges in March
 "Lula da Silva backs off pledge Vladimir Putin won't be arrested on visit")
North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet Russian President Putin, Kremlin confirms
Recent overtures have signalled closer military ties between the nuclear-armed North Korea and Russia amid the Ukraine war
 "North Korea's Kim Jong Un to meet Russian President Putin, Kremlin confirms")
No way Putin will be arrested if he attends Rio G20 meet: Brazil Prez
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly skipped international gatherings, including the G20 Summit in New Delhi, where foreign minister Sergey Lavrov represented Russia
 "No way Putin will be arrested if he attends Rio G20 meet: Brazil Prez")
Delhi Declaration calls for all states to uphold int'l law on Ukraine war
G20 nations welcomed all relevant and constructive initiatives for comprehensive, just, and durable peace in Ukraine
 "Delhi Declaration calls for all states to uphold int'l law on Ukraine war")
China sends delegation to North Korea as nations foster their ties
The report came amid speculation that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to visit Russia soon for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that could be focused on advancing talks
 "China sends delegation to North Korea as nations foster their ties")
Joe Biden looks to woo back allies as Putin, Xi skip G20 summit in India
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping both opted to skip this year's gathering, giving Biden an opening to re-establish the US as the polestar of the international system
 "Joe Biden looks to woo back allies as Putin, Xi skip G20 summit in India")
Good representation of heads of state, govt at G20: Event chief coordinator
Regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping not attending the G20 Summit, G20 Chief Coordinator Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Wednesday
 "Good representation of heads of state, govt at G20: Event chief coordinator")
Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, says US official
The official, who was not authorised to address the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said the US expects Kim will make the trip within the month
 "Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, says US official")
Focus should be on position taken by nations: EAM on leaders skipping G20
He made the remarks at a discussion on Doordarshan
 "Focus should be on position taken by nations: EAM on leaders skipping G20")
Putin says there will be no new grain deal until West meets his demands
Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan began on Monday
Ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks, Russia attacks Ukraine's grain exporting port
Residents of Izmail port, one of Ukraine's two main grain exporting terminals on the Danube River in the Odesa region, were urged to seek cover by the air force early on Monday
 "Ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks, Russia attacks Ukraine's grain exporting port")
Ahead of G20 Summit in Delhi, PWD to conduct dry run from September 1-7
As New Delhi gears to hold the G20 Summit from September 9-10, here are the latest updates
 "Ahead of G20 Summit in Delhi, PWD to conduct dry run from September 1-7")
Ukraine port hit a day before Putin meets Erdogan for grain deal talks
Moscow says its own food exports face obstacles under the deal, and that not enough grain is going to nations in need
 "Ukraine port hit a day before Putin meets Erdogan for grain deal talks")
Vladimir Putin to meet Turkish counterpart Erdogan on September 4
Their talks come a week before Turkey and the United Nations seek to revive a Ukraine grain export deal that aided ease a global food crisis
 "Vladimir Putin to meet Turkish counterpart Erdogan on September 4")
Russia deploys ICBM that Putin says will make enemies 'think twice'
Agency head Yuri Borisov said Sarmat missiles have been placed on combat duty, according to Russian news agencies. Further details were not reported
India's growing heft: The dichotomy between domestic and global opinion
Handicapped without a UN Security Council veto, India can nevertheless become a great power, but what that will entail remains a work in progress, notes T N Ninan
 "India's growing heft: The dichotomy between domestic and global opinion")
Putin, Kim traded letters as Russia looks for munitions from N Korea: US
Kirby said that Russia is looking for additional artillery shells and other basic material to shore up Russia's defence industrial base
 "Putin, Kim traded letters as Russia looks for munitions from N Korea: US")
Drones hit 6 regions in Russia, biggest attack in 18 months: Russia
Footage and images posted on social media overnight showed smoke billowing over the city of Pskov and a large blaze. Vedernikov said there were no casualties, and the fire has been contained
 "Drones hit 6 regions in Russia, biggest attack in 18 months: Russia")
Biden administration to send additional $250 million in weapons to Ukraine
The weapons will be drawn from existing US stockpiles and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear
 "Biden administration to send additional $250 million in weapons to Ukraine")