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  Iran-Israel conflict: Putin and Xi Jinping reaffirm strategic alignment in hour-long phone call

  World | June 19, 2025 23:41 IST

  Iran-Israel conflict: The leaders also expressed a shared position on the conflict, with both Russia and China condemning Israel's recent military actions. They criticised what they described as violations of the United Nations Charter and international legal norms.

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  Russia plans WhatsApp, Telegram ban as state Messaging app Vlad gets approval

  Technology | June 11, 2025 23:09 IST

  The app has received initial approval from lawmakers and is designed to integrate directly with state services, raising concerns about digital freedom. It will likely be inaccessible to users outside Russia.

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  Trump says it might be good to let Ukraine and Russia 'fight for a while'

  World | June 05, 2025 23:26 IST

  Earlier, Trump had claimed that Putin had told him that Moscow will 'strongly respond' to the daring drone attack launched by Ukraine deep inside Russia.

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  Zelenskyy hails 'brilliant' drone strike inside Russia, says operation dealt heavy blow | Details

  World | June 02, 2025 8:34 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine had carried out a "brilliant" drone strike operation deep inside Russian territory, targeting only military assets. The operation, called Spiderweb, involved 117 drones and struck multiple Russian airbases.

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  Putin has narrow escape as Ukrainian drone targets his helicopter in Russia’s Kursk region

  World | May 25, 2025 18:15 IST

  Russian air defences reportedly intercepted a Ukrainian drone that targeted the flight path of President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter during a late-night visit to the border region of Kursk. According to Russian media and officials, the president escaped unhurt, and no damage was reported.

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  Trump Talks Separately With Putin And Zelenskyy, Says 'Progress Being Made'

  Originals | May 20, 2025 13:28 IST

  US President Donald Trump said he spoke separately with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, noting that progress is underway and his administration is actively working to help end the ongoing war.

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  Zelenskyy States Russian President Vladimir Putin Isn't Serious About Peace Talks!

  News | May 16, 2025 1:11 IST

  Zelenskyy criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he isn't serious about peace talks. He emphasized Ukraine's commitment to negotiations, while highlighting Russia's lack of genuine interest in resolution.

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  Trump Says He's 'Unsure' if Putin Will Participate, Hours Before Peace Talks With Zelenskyy

  News | May 15, 2025 3:12 IST

  Just hours before the scheduled peace talks, Trump shocked observers by stating he's unsure if Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend, casting doubt over the highly anticipated diplomatic meeting.

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  Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 amid Europe's pressure for ceasefire

  World | May 11, 2025 6:03 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, "without preconditions," to revive stalled peace negotiations. The proposal comes amid mounting pressure from major European powers, which have called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

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  Russia announces temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark WWII Victory Day

  World | April 28, 2025 23:37 IST

  Putin had earlier declared a unilateral 30-hour ceasefire for Easter, with Ukraine expressing willingness to reciprocate any genuine truce. However, Ukraine claimed that Russian assaults persisted, while Moscow accused Ukraine of not ceasing its own attacks.

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  Pahalgam Terror Attack: From Trump, JD Vance To Putin, How World Leaders Reacted To J&K Incident

  Originals | April 23, 2025 9:36 IST

  Pahalgam Terror Attack: In a major terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, 26 people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday. The ambush in the remote high-altitude region drew sharp global condemnation, with leaders from the US, Russia, Italy, Israel, the EU, and others expressing solidarity

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  From Trump to Putin, here's how world leaders reacted to deadly Pahalgam terror attack

  World | April 23, 2025 7:56 IST

  In a major terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, 26 people were killed and several others injured on Tuesday. The ambush in the remote high-altitude region drew sharp global condemnation, with leaders from the US, Russia, Italy, Israel, the EU, and others expressing solidarity with India.

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  'We'll shift our focus to...': US ready to abandon efforts to broker Russia, Ukraine peace deal

  World | April 18, 2025 15:01 IST

  After initial efforts to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table failed to garner substantial results, the US is likely to abandon brokering the peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised during his visit to Paris.

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  'Deal emerging': Trump's envoy Witkoff says 'Putin open to lasting peace' with Ukraine

  World | April 15, 2025 19:31 IST

  Notably, Witkoff, who is close to US President Donald Trump, became the first senior American diplomat to visit Russia to meet Putin after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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  Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff likely to meet Putin in Russia, may push to rekindle ceasefire talks

  World | April 11, 2025 18:15 IST

  Steve Witkoff is a long-time friend and golf partner of US President Donald Trump. He became the first American diplomat to visit Russia after full-scale war broke out between Moscow and Kyiv. He is also credited for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

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  Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Deadly Airstrike Killed 18 People In Kryvyi Rih At Zelenskyy's Hometown

  News | April 05, 2025 19:03 IST

  President Zelenskyy confirmed that a Russian missile strike in Ukraine killed at least 18 people, including nine children, and wounded over 50. The attack damaged residential blocks in his hometown, sparking fires. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and Zelenskyy urged the West to increase pressure on Mosc

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  Zelenskyy Predicts Russian President Putin's Demise Amid Black Sea Ceasefire Deal

  News | March 28, 2025 13:44 IST

  Amid the uncertain Ukraine Peace talks, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy boldly stated in a recent interview that Putin would die soon, urging Ukraine's allies not to lift sanctions on Russia.

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  Jaishankar reaffirms strong India-Russia ties, says 'New Delhi immensely values its relations..'

  World | March 27, 2025 17:49 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledged that India and Russia have smoothly adapted to the changing times. He asserted that both countries look to take the bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030, while he also highlighted the areas of cooperation between both countries.

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  Putin accepts PM Modi's invitation to visit India, preparations underway: Russia

  World | March 27, 2025 17:26 IST

  President Putin and PM Modi maintain regular contact, as both leaders share a personal bond. The two leaders generally hold in-person meetings, particularly on the sidelines of international events. PM Modi had invited Putin during his last visit to Russia.

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  Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Helps Finalize Black Sea Ceasefire Deal-What Is It? Will This Bring Peace?

  Originals | March 26, 2025 16:01 IST

  Russia-Ukraine War: Both countries agreed to a ceasefire deal for the Black Sea, following talks between Ukraine and US delegations in Saudi Arabia. But what exactly does this agreement entail, and will it help end the Russia-Ukraine war?