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Vladimir Putin stresses two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that his country adheres to the "two-state solution" regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Putin to attend Beijing Winter Olympics amid US diplomatic boycott plans

Putin's visit to Beijing to take part in the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in February next year will make him the first state leader to meet face to face with Xi since the outbreak of Covid

Biden administration seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine

The buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine has left US officials perplexed, muddying the Biden administration's response. Some Republican lawmakers have been pressing the US to step up military support for Ukraine. But that risks turning what may be mere muscle-flexing by Russian President Vladimir Putin into a full-blown confrontation that only adds to the peril for Ukraine and could trigger an energy crisis in Europe. But a weak US response carries its own risks. It could embolden Putin to take more aggressive steps against Ukraine as fears grow he could try to seize more of its territory. And it could cause more political damage for President Joe Biden at a time his popularity is dropping. Knowing how to strike the right balance would be easier if the US had a better understanding of what Putin was trying to accomplish. But top officials admit they don't know. We're not sure exactly what Mr. Putin is up to, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday. A week earlier, Secretar

Russia to strengthen cooperation with China despite Western sabotage: Putin

Relations between Russia and China have reached their highest level in history, and the two countries will step up cooperation further, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

US lawmakers move to end US recognition of Putin as president after 2024

In April, Putin signed a law that gives the Russian head of state the right to seek two more terms in office

Ukraine, NATO to be discussed during virtual meeting of Putin, Biden

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, did not rule out that negotiations were possible online by the end of the year.

India, Russia looking at holding '2+2' dialogue alongside Modi-Putin summit

The first edition of India-Russia '2+2' defence and foreign ministerial dialogue may be held alongside a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin

Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile systems to India: Official

The development comes as both sides prepare for a visit to India by Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 6

Putin calls on WHO to accelerate recognition of new Covid-19 vaccines

Vladimir Putin called on the WHO to accelerate the recognition of new Covid-19 vaccines, adding that the accessibility to doses in developing countries is low due to unfair compassion

Angela Merkel asks Putin to intervene with Belarus over migrants

Chancellor Angela Merkel asked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to intervene with Belarus over the migrant situation on that country's border with Poland

Russia strengthens its internet censorship powers

Russia's censorship technology sits between companies that provide inter­net access and people who are brow­sing the web on a phone or laptop

UN needs mechanisms to make Bolsonaros of the world behave responsibly

The rise of right-wing populists who insist on their sovereign right to do whatever they please poses a challenge.

Rivals allege fraud as pro-Putin party wins majority in Russia

The scale of the victory means United Russia will have more than two-thirds of deputies in the 450-seat State Duma lower house of parliament

Vladimir Putin's ruling party set for commanding win in parliament vote

United Russia was on track to maintain its majority of more than two-thirds of the seats in the State Duma with 75% of ballots counted

Taliban govt not inclusive, but essential to work with it, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that the Afghanistan government formed by the Taliban is not representative and inclusive, but it is essential to work with it

SCO should have common stance over Afghanistan: Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that countries of the SCO need a commonly agreed stance amid risks in Afghanistan after "escape" of US forces, Sputnik reported on Friday.

Russia's Vladimir Putin self-isolates after Covid-19 infects inner circle

"It's a natural experiment. Let's see how Sputnik V works in practice," Putin said

Pak PM speaks with Russian President Putin; discusses Afghan situation

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed regional and bilateral matters of interest along with the evolving situation in Afghanistan

Putin to self-isolate as Covid cases detected in his entourage: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is going into self-isolation because of coronavirus cases in his inner circle, the Kremlin said Tuesday.

At BRICS summit, Putin slams US for creating 'new crisis' in Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the US and its allies for creating a "new crisis" in Afghanistan and told the BRICS leaders that they have to pay "special attention" to situation