Page 81 - Vladimir Putin
Xi and Putin slam 'politically motivated' Western sanctions against Russia
The US-led Western nations have imposed crippling sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
 "Xi and Putin slam 'politically motivated' Western sanctions against Russia")
Noticeable increase in exports of Russian oil to China, India: Putin
Russian oil exports to China and India have noticeably increased and its presence in the BRICS countries is also growing, President Vladimir Putin said
Europe told to 'prepare immediately' as Russia set to turn off gas exports
EU countries are racing to refill storage sites, with Germany hoping to reach 90 per cent of capacity by November.
 "Europe told to 'prepare immediately' as Russia set to turn off gas exports")
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to mark WWII anniversary
In a symbolic decision, Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for European Union membership on Thursday, EU diplomats said
 "Russia pounds eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to mark WWII anniversary")
RIL, Nayara account for a combined 69% of Russian oil shipments to India
The push by Reliance and Nayara to scoop up Russian Urals from the market propelled Russia to become India's second biggest oil supplier last month
 "RIL, Nayara account for a combined 69% of Russian oil shipments to India")
PM to virtually attend BRICS Summit; focus on developing-country issues
The Ministry of External Affairs said that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of common concern for all the developing countries
 "PM to virtually attend BRICS Summit; focus on developing-country issues")
900 teachers joined Ukrainian Armed Forces since war: Education minister
Ukrainian Education Minister Serhiy Shkarlet said that some 900 teachers have joined the country's armed forces so far since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Kyiv
 "900 teachers joined Ukrainian Armed Forces since war: Education minister")
Vladimir Putin says will use nuclear arms to defend our sovereignty
Putin said the United States considered itself "God's emissary on Earth", and that Russia was taking its place in a new world order
 "Vladimir Putin says will use nuclear arms to defend our sovereignty")
Ukrainian forces shoot fake war footage in Mykolaiv, says Russian official
A senior Russian military official said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces shot fake war footage in the southern city of Mykolaiv with the help of 40 actors
 "Ukrainian forces shoot fake war footage in Mykolaiv, says Russian official")
Russia will use nuclear weapons to defend sovereignty, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country was not threatening the world with nuclear weapons, but warned that Moscow "will use such weapons to defend its sovereignty"
 "Russia will use nuclear weapons to defend sovereignty, says Putin")
Putin says Russian economy to overcome 'reckless' sanctions, slams the US
President Vladimir Putin said at Russia's showpiece investment conference Friday that the country's economy will overcome reckless and insane sanctions, while condemning the United States
Ukraine conflict: US expected to send $1-billion military aid to Kyiv
The aid is expected to include anti-ship missile launchers, howitzers, and more rounds for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
 "Ukraine conflict: US expected to send $1-billion military aid to Kyiv")
Chinese President Xi expresses readiness to help settle Ukrainian crisis
In a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Xi said, "All parties concerned must take a responsible stance, thus promoting the correct settlement of the Ukraine crisis"
 "Chinese President Xi expresses readiness to help settle Ukrainian crisis")
Amid Ukraine's invasion, Putin prepares to declare himself a conqueror
More than three months into the so-called "special military operation," the Kremlin has made no official announcement about how it sees the future of the territories it has grabbed
 "Amid Ukraine's invasion, Putin prepares to declare himself a conqueror")
Putin might have started food fight but rest of the world can still win
Ukraine's Black Sea ports are blocked by mines to protect the shoreline from attack by Russia's navy, which is also bottling up shipments
 "Putin might have started food fight but rest of the world can still win")
Are we really smarter than our peers?
We don't always know what we think we know
Ukraine defying predictions by preventing Russians in east: Zelensky
Zelenskyy said he was proud of the Ukrainian defenders managing to hold back the Russian advance in the Donbas region
 "Ukraine defying predictions by preventing Russians in east: Zelensky")
Kim Jong-un extends full support to Putin amid international condemnation
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday expressed full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite international condemnation for Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine
 "Kim Jong-un extends full support to Putin amid international condemnation")
Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin authorises Moscow's withdrawal from UNWTO
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order authorising the country's withdrawal from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)
 "Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin authorises Moscow's withdrawal from UNWTO")
Russia can cooperate not only with India, China but also others: Putin
Putin has said that he has the opportunity to build partnerships not only with India and China, but also with Latin America and Africa, asserting that it is impossible to "fence off" a country like