Page 8 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Ukraine backs 'essence' of peace deal, but sensitive issues linger
Zelenskiy could visit the United States in the next few days to finalise a deal with Trump, Kyiv's national security chief Rustem Umerov said, though no such trip was confirmed from the US side
 "Ukraine backs 'essence' of peace deal, but sensitive issues linger")
Russia strikes homes and energy sites in Kyiv despite US peace push
Ukraine's energy ministry said that energy infrastructure had been hit, without specifying what type or the extent of the damage
 "Russia strikes homes and energy sites in Kyiv despite US peace push")
US-Ukraine talks make headway as Trump's peace plan sees key revisions
Rubio said the discussions were "probably the most productive and meaningful" so far, noting that the 28-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump is still being refined
 "US-Ukraine talks make headway as Trump's peace plan sees key revisions")
Ukraine holds talks with Western allies on peace plan proposed by US
The next meeting is with the US delegation. We are in a very constructive mood, Yermak said. We continue working together to achieve a lasting and just peace for Ukraine
Putin's upcoming India visit to be grand and fruitful, says Yuri Ushakov
We and the Indian side are actively preparing for the visit and hope it will be fruitful in every sense. It will be an extremely grand (visit) because it's even called a state visit, Ushakov said
 "Putin's upcoming India visit to be grand and fruitful, says Yuri Ushakov")
US plan for Ukraine could form basis for final peace settlement, says Putin
The US plan contains many of Putin's longstanding demands while offering limited security guarantees to Ukraine
 "US plan for Ukraine could form basis for final peace settlement, says Putin")
Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan would grant key Russian demands
Under the terms of the plan, the Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be "recognised as de facto Russian, including by the United States
 "Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan would grant key Russian demands")
Trump working on '28-point' Russia-Ukraine peace roadmap: What's in it?
Russian officials say they are 'hopeful' about the 28-point plan being developed with Moscow, while Ukraine and its allies await clarity as Washington pushes renewed diplomacy
 "Trump working on '28-point' Russia-Ukraine peace roadmap: What's in it?")
Jaishankar calls on Putin, conveys PM Modi's greetings ahead of summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) delegations
 "Jaishankar calls on Putin, conveys PM Modi's greetings ahead of summit")
Jaishankar to meet Russian FM Lavrov ahead of Putin's visit to India
According to Kremlin sources, Putin is scheduled to meet the leaders of the SCO, hosted by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
 "Jaishankar to meet Russian FM Lavrov ahead of Putin's visit to India")
Trump needs 'real chance' of ending war to meet Putin, says Rubio
In October, Trump announced surprise plans to hold a new summit with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine after the two spoke by phone
 "Trump needs 'real chance' of ending war to meet Putin, says Rubio")
Putin to visit India on Dec 5 as ties deepen, says Russia-India forum host
Putin is scheduled to visit New Delhi on Dec. 5, and will participate in the plenary session of the Russia-India Forum taking place that week
 "Putin to visit India on Dec 5 as ties deepen, says Russia-India forum host")
Russia, India to ink labour mobility pact during Putin's December visit
By the end of the year, over 70,000 Indian nationals are expected to be officially employed across Russia under the quotas managed by the Russian Ministry of Labour
Work underway on Putin's instructions about nuclear tests: Sergei Lavrov
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accepted for implementation the instruction given by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Security Council meeting on November 5
 "Work underway on Putin's instructions about nuclear tests: Sergei Lavrov")
Russia may resume nuclear tests after Trump's call to restart US testing
Trump recently said he had ordered his defence department to restart nuclear weapons testing on an 'equal basis' with Russia and China
Putin asks top officials for proposals on preparing nuclear tests
Speaking at a meeting with his Security Council, Putin reaffirmed his earlier statement that Moscow will only restart nuclear tests if the US does so first
 "Putin asks top officials for proposals on preparing nuclear tests")
US cancels Trump-Putin Budapest meeting over Russia's 'maximalist' demands
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was announced earlier this month, with an agenda to discuss ways to end Russia's war in Ukraine
 "US cancels Trump-Putin Budapest meeting over Russia's 'maximalist' demands")
Putin claims Russian forces have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities, Kyiv denies
Russia has recently been pushing its significant advantage in troops and weapons at key points along the around 1,000-km front line, almost four years after it invaded its neighbour
 "Putin claims Russian forces have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities, Kyiv denies")
Trump asks Pentagon to speed up nuclear weapons' trials after Russia tests
The development came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow had successfully tested a nuclear-powered submersible drone with unlimited range
 "Trump asks Pentagon to speed up nuclear weapons' trials after Russia tests")
Putin's envoy Dmitriev says there will be peace in Ukraine within a year
Dmitriev was speaking after meeting officials from US President Donald Trump's administration in the United States last weekend
 "Putin's envoy Dmitriev says there will be peace in Ukraine within a year")