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African leaders visit Russia to discuss peace plan, after Ukraine trip
The African leaders travelled to St. Petersburg on Saturday to meet with Putin who attended a business forum in Russia's second-largest city
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Press Putin on release of political prisoners: Zelenskyy to African leaders
The mission to Ukraine, the first of its kind by African leaders, comes in the wake of other peace initiatives such as one by China, and it carried extra importance for the African countries
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Russia maintains economic stability despite challenges: Vladimir Putin
Russia's GDP could achieve a growth rate of about 1.5 per cent to 2 per cent this year, which will enable the country to retain its place among the world's leading economies, he said
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First batch of tactical nuclear weapons moved to Belarus, says Putin
To this, the US government says there is no indication that the Kremlin plans to use nuclear weapons to attack Ukraine
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Can use nuclear weapons but won't, says Russia President Vladimir Putin
He also said Russia's military could destroy parts of central Kyiv but had chosen not to for various reasons.
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Putin touts Russian economy, says Ukraine's president is 'shame to Jews'
President Vladimir Putin on Friday touted Russia's prospects at the country's main international economic forum despite heavy international sanctions imposed because of the war in Ukraine
Putin admits Russia's shortcomings as Ukraine presses counteroffensive
In the past, Moscow has frequently been accused of exaggerating its battlefield successes, and western officials were quick to portray the Ukrainian push as far more successful
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Putin mixes threats of new offensive in Ukraine with offers of peace talks
Putin asserted that Ukraine has suffered "catastrophic" losses in its counteroffensive
Kim Jong-un voices willingness to build stronger strategic ties with Russia
Kim said the Russian people's struggle to counter hostile forces' move to deprive Moscow of its sovereignty and security has entered a "new decisive phase"
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Ukraine launched 'counteroffensive' but 'failed' to accomplish goals: Putin
He praised the Russian military and weaponry in actions against the Ukrainian counteroffensive
China offers South Africa help to bolster security for BRICS summit
China said it is ready to work with Africa to bolster the security for the BRICS summit in August in light of the arrest warrant issued by International Criminal Court against Russian President Putin
Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus in July: Putin
Putin said during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that work on building facilities for the nuclear weapons will be completed by July 7-8
Erdogan discusses Ukrainian crisis with Putin, grain export key highlight
Erdogan emphasised that Türkiye is determined to continue to make necessary efforts to establish a just peace between Russia and Ukraine
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Possible Putin trip in spotlight as Russia, China ministers to meet in SA
Russian and Chinese foreign ministers are expected to meet with their counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc in Cape Town on Thursday
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Belarusian President taken to hospital after meeting with Putin: Report
Tsepkalo's message said, "The organized measures to rescue the Belarusian dictator were aimed at averting speculation about the possible involvement of the Kremlin in his poisoning"
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Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Japan to attend G7 summit this weekend: Report
Zelensky will make the trip to seek a continued supply of aid and arms to the war-torn country
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Russia restores visa-free access for Georgians, lifts flight ban
Russia unilaterally imposed the ban in 2019 after a wave of anti-Kremlin protests in Georgia
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Putin address Red Square parade, says 'real war' unleashed on Russia
Putin welcomed soldiers fighting in Ukraine who were present at the parade. To Russia! To our brave armed forces! To Victory! Putin concluded the speech
Ukraine's Zelenskyy wants Putin trial; Russia accuses US on drones
To generate domestic support for the war, Moscow has often tried to blame Washington for trying to destroy Russia through its help for Ukraine
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Zelenskyy wants Putin trial for war crimes, Russia accuses US on drones
Ukraine and Russia pressed their wartime rhetoric, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing confidence that Vladimir Putin would be convicted of war crimes
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