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  Putin slams US strikes on Iran during talks with Iranian minister, explains Russia's position

  World | June 23, 2025 17:01 IST

  Putin condemned the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as "unprovoked aggression" while explaining Russia's neutral stance due to its cultural ties with Israel. He emphasised Russia's diplomatic efforts to balance relations with Iran, the Arab world, and Israel amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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  'Do you want the answer?' Putin snaps at Khamenei assassination question amid Iran-Israel tensions

  World | June 20, 2025 17:35 IST

  Putin stated that the Iranian people were rallying around their leadership in Tehran, even as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hints at regime change and US President Donald Trump claims to know Khamenei’s exact location.

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  Putin and Trump discuss Middle East crisis, Iran nuclear deal and Ukraine war in 50-min phone call

  World | June 14, 2025 23:56 IST

  Putin and Trump held a 50-minute call discussing the Middle East crisis, Iran nuclear talks, and the Ukraine war, signaling potential diplomatic shifts.

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  Trump warns Putin: 'Playing with fire' after Russia's massive drone attack on Ukraine

  World | May 27, 2025 23:43 IST

  Despite a phone call between Trump and Putin eight days ago, during which the US leader stated that the Russian president had agreed to "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations, Russia's attacks have persisted.

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  Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating false 'impression of ceasefire' as attacks continue

  World | April 20, 2025 22:46 IST

  The Ukrainian president further criticised Russia for its continued use of heavy weaponry, noting that despite the ceasefire, attacks had intensified.

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  Putin announces Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to follow suit

  World | April 19, 2025 23:50 IST

  Putin announces a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, urging Kyiv to reciprocate, while fighting continues in key regions.

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  Can Europe stand alone against Russia? A comparative analysis of economy, military and nuclear power

  Explainers | March 03, 2025 14:28 IST

  Europe, despite its economic and military strength, cannot stand alone against Russia due to its reliance on NATO and the US. Strengthening defence spending and unity is crucial for future autonomy.

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  Jude Law to play Vladimir Putin in upcoming political drama based on Giuliano da Empoli's book

  Hollywood | January 12, 2025 18:12 IST

  Hollywood star Jude Law will reportedly be seen playing the role of Russian President Vladimir Putin in his upcoming film.

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  Hungary's PM, outspoken critic of Ukraine, meets Zeleneskyy in Kyiv, proposes to speed up peace talk

  World | July 02, 2024 21:29 IST

  Orban, who is an outspoken critic of Western military aid to Ukraine and has the warmest relations of any EU leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin, held talks with Zelenskyy during his first trip to Kyiv in more than a decade.

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  Is Putin planning something big? After Defence Min's ouster, another general rank officer arrested

  World | May 14, 2024 15:50 IST

  The arrest of General Yuri Kuznetsov signals a widening of the biggest government corruption scandal in years, two days after President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly removed Sergei Shoigu from the post of defence minister.

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  Ukraine seeks India to play prominent role in peace deal, development of Kyiv post-war: Kuleba

  World | March 30, 2024 0:30 IST

  Kuleba arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era. Besides, he emphasised his visit to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.

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  Putin claims mega expansion of BRICS during Russian presidency, says 30 countries keen to join bloc

  World | January 02, 2024 21:03 IST

  Putin said enhancing the role of BRICS in the international monetary system, expanding inter-banking cooperation as well as boosting the use of national currencies in mutual trade will be areas of focus of the Russian presidency of the grouping.

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  Russia's jailed opposition leader Navalny disappears mysteriously ahead of Presidential elections

  World | December 11, 2023 19:10 IST

  His lawyers said that for three days in a row, Navalny’s lawyers spent hours at the penal colony waiting for permission to visit him, only to be turned away at the last minute. Letters to the politician were not being delivered, and he didn’t appear at scheduled court hearings via video link.

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  Russian fighter jets escort Putin's plane en route to Abu Dhabi I Watch ROBUST security video

  World | December 06, 2023 18:30 IST

  Notably, Putin is visiting the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a rare trip abroad and will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss oil, OPEC+ and the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.

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  UK not an Amazon delivery service for weapons to Ukraine, Kyiv must show gratitude: Defence Secy

  World | July 12, 2023 23:29 IST

  In a blunt intervention, Wallace argued that Ukraine should keep in mind that the UK is not an online shopping platform-- "Amazon" for weapons and added Kyiv might be wise to let its supporters "see gratitude".

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  Russia-Ukraine war: President Putin offers peace talks amid severe attacks on Odesa, Donetsk

  World | June 14, 2023 14:27 IST

  Putin said Moscow could respond to alleged Ukrainian incursions and shelling of Russia’s border regions by carving out what he described as a “sanitary zone” to prevent Kyiv from launching such attacks.

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  Russia blitz on Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station brings massive flood: Zelenskyy

  World | June 06, 2023 21:09 IST

  It was not immediately clear whether either side benefited from the damage to the dam since both Russian-controlled and Ukrainian-held lands are at risk.

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  Russian private army Wagner claims control of Bakhmut; Ukraine says 'claims are not true'

  World | May 20, 2023 23:14 IST

  Mykhailo Podolyak, chief of staff for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said “This is not the first time Prigozhin has said ‘We seized everything and are dominating’.

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  'If China supports Russia, there will be a world war': Ukraine's President Zelenskyy warns

  World | February 20, 2023 19:44 IST

  Zelenskyy ascertained that the possibility of China engaging with Russia is very low as his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping understands the sensibility of assisting a country which is ravaging a brutal war against its neighbouring nation.

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  Russia rejoins wartime agreement on Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports

  World | November 02, 2022 20:17 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that Ukraine formally committed to using the established safe shipping corridor between southern Ukraine and Turkey “exclusively in accordance with the stipulations” of the agreement.