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  Putin critic Alexei Navalny 'died his own death', says Russian spymaster

  World | March 06, 2024 9:43 IST

  Navalny's sudden death on February 16 at Penal Colony No. 3 in the town of Kharp, in the Yamalo-Nenets region, stunned global leaders, and many accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of murdering him. However, the Kremlin has denied any state involvement in Navalny's death.

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  No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation

  World | February 27, 2024 21:13 IST

  Slovakian PM Robert Fico said some countries are weighing on sending troops to Ukraine and French President Emmanuel Macron said it cannot be 'ruled out'. The Kremlin warned that a direct conflict between NATO and Russia would be inevitable if the alliance sent combat troops.

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  Navalny's mother Lyudmila Navalnaya alleges blackmail by Russian authorities for secret burial

  World | February 23, 2024 7:28 IST

  Lyudmila Navalnaya, mother of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has accused Moscow authorities of pressuring her to accept a secret burial for her son, according to The Washington Post.

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  Trump avoids blaming Putin for Navalny's death, accuses Biden of 'destroying' America

  World | February 20, 2024 11:34 IST

  Trump has been criticised for expressing admiration for Putin in the past and refusing to blame him for meddling in the 2016 elections. Trump also refused to join world leaders in condemning Putin after Navalny was poisoned with a Soviet-era chemical nerve agent in 2020.

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  Yulia Navalnaya's heartfelt tribute: 'I Love You', beside picture of her and Alexei Navalny

  World | February 19, 2024 8:08 IST

  Yulia Navalnaya is set to meet European foreign ministers in Brussels, where they plan to send a strong message of support to Russian freedom fighters and honour Navalny's memory.

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  'Putin will not go unpunished': Alexei Navalny's wife warns after his death in Arctic prison

  World | February 16, 2024 22:56 IST

  Western leaders and others who resisted Putin's rule praised Navalny's bravery after reports of his death emerged. Navalny was behind bars since 2021 after a fatal nerve poisoning, and has been convicted three times of various offences that amounted to an over 30-year-sentence.

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  Putin's suggestion for ceasefire in Ukraine allegedly rejected by US, Kremlin denies claim

  World | February 14, 2024 23:55 IST

  According to three Russian sources, Putin sent signals to the US in 2023 through intermediaries for a possible cessation of the Ukraine conflict. However, these negotiations failed after the US refused to indulge in discussions without Ukraine and Moscow refused to cede occupied territory.

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin to receive Jaishankar in Moscow today: Kremlin

  World | December 27, 2023 19:04 IST

  Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that India is an important partner to Russia and that Jaishankar had already met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. Jaishankar and Lavrov undertook several steps to boost cooperation in their bilateral meeting earlier today.

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  Russian journalist who dared to contest against Putin barred from running in Presidential Elections

  World | December 24, 2023 16:43 IST

  Putin's critics said the decision showed that no one with genuine opposition views would be allowed to stand against him next March in the first presidential election since the start of the 22-month war.

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  Did Russian President Vladimir Putin suffer a cardiac arrest? This is what Kremlin said about claims

  World | October 24, 2023 16:57 IST

  According to reports, the Russian President suffered a cardiac arrest in his presidential bedroom and was taken to a secure medical facility after resuscitation. There have been several rumours about Putin's health before, however, the President and Kremlin have denied them each time.

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  2 killed in Kyiv in retaliatory strikes after Ukraine launches largest drone strike towards Russia

  World | August 30, 2023 20:45 IST

  The deceased in Kyiv were two security guards aged 26 and 36 years, while three people sustained injuries from falling debris, according to the city's Military Administration.

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  'Deliberate wrongdoing' among causes of plane crash that killed Wagner boss Prigozhin: Kremlin

  World | August 30, 2023 18:51 IST

  Prigozhin was confirmed dead on Sunday after a molecular-genetic analysis of the ten bodies found in plane crash. The victims included Dmitry Utkin, the alleged co-founder of the mercenary group.

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  Russia: Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic testing of bodies in plane crash

  World | August 27, 2023 18:41 IST

  Breaking his silence over Prigozhin's death, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was a "talented businessman but made serious mistakes" in a reference to the short-lived mutiny in June.

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  'Black Sea grain deal is now impossible': Russia' staunch reply despite mounting pressure from world

  World | July 25, 2023 18:42 IST

  "However, President Putin made it clear that Russia is ready to immediately resume the deal as soon as it is executed," Peskov stressed.

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law banning 'gender reassignment surgery' | DETAILS

  World | July 25, 2023 9:47 IST

  The restriction is said to originate from the Kremlin's campaign to safeguard what it considers to be the country's "traditional values."

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  G7 security guarantees to Ukraine would undermine Russia's safety: Kremlin amid NATO Summit

  World | July 12, 2023 17:11 IST

  The statement from Kremlin came as G7 leaders will sign the declaration in Vilnius on Wednesday on the sidelines of the second day of a Nato defence summit.

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  Russia: Kremlin drops charges against Wagner chief Prigozhin, others involved in 'failed' coup

  World | June 28, 2023 11:35 IST

  This came nearly three days after Prigozhin announced to halt his operation to oust the Russian regime after striking an apparent deal brokered by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

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  BIG Blow for Putin: Wagner forces take control of Military building in attempt to topple govt

  World | June 24, 2023 12:59 IST

  Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin warned his forces would "destroy everything" in their way.

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  Ukraine cultivated agents inside Russia that carried out drone attack on Kremlin: Report

  World | June 05, 2023 20:14 IST

  As per reports, pro-Ukrainian agents launched drones from within Moscow rather than flying them from Ukraine into the capital city.

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  After Kremlin, Russian buildings suffered similar drone attack; Ukraine denies involvement

  World | May 30, 2023 19:08 IST

  The Russian Defense Ministry said five drones were shot down in Moscow and the systems of three others were jammed, causing them to veer off course.