Vladimir Putin
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Brazil's President Lula suffers brain haemorrhage after accident, cancels BRICS trip to Russia
World | Oct 21, 2024, 11:30 AM ISTThe 78-year-old leader Lula was scheduled to attend a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies in the city of Kazan from Tuesday to Thursday this week.
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War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin says Russia grateful for concern expressed by PM Modi
World | Oct 18, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTAsked at a media interaction whether he saw a role for India in negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine, he referred to his interactions with Modi, whom he described as a “friend”, and said his country was grateful for this.
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South Korean intelligence says North is sending troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine: Reports
World | Oct 18, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTDuring a meeting in Pyongyang in June, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pact stipulating mutual military assistance if either country is attacked, in what was considered the two countries’ biggest defense deal since the end of the Cold War.
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Did Trump make 7 phone calls to Putin after leaving office? Kremlin responds to Woodward's claims
World | Oct 09, 2024, 12:18 PM ISTIn his book "War", Woodward said Trump ordered an aide away from his office at his Florida residence at Mar-a-Lago in early 2024 so he could conduct a private phone call with Putin, according to The Washington Post's summary of the book.
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US urged Russia not to use nuclear, Trump had 'secret' calls with Putin: Woodward's explosive claims
World | Oct 09, 2024, 07:25 AM ISTBiden also reached out to Putin directly in a message, warning of the “catastrophic consequences” if Russia used nuclear weapons, According to Woodward's account.
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Zelenskyy holds 'very productive' meeting with Donald Trump, presents his 'victory plan'
World | Sep 28, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTThis was Trump's first meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy since his presidency ended in 2021, although they spoke on call in July. Trump had recently criticised the Ukrainian President and has been a vocal opponent of US aid to Ukraine, calling it a waste of money.
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Russia established weapons programme in China to develop, produce long-range attack drones: Report
World | Sep 25, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTThe Chinese establishment is able to produce drones including the G3 at scale at a factory in China so the weapons can be deployed in the "special military operation" in Ukraine, the term Moscow uses for the war.
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'Facebook has discredited itself': Kremlin fumes as Meta bans Russian media over 'interference'
World | Sep 17, 2024, 05:28 PM ISTMeta on Monday said it was banning RT and Rossiya Segodnya among other Russian state media, claiming the outlets had used deceptive tactics to carry out covert influence operations online.
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'Be quiet': Biden loses cool at British reporter on Putin's threat to West over Ukraine | WATCH
World | Sep 14, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTThis took place as Biden hosted British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House, where they reaffirmed their support towards Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin had warned that the West would be in direct conflict with Russia if they supply long-range missiles to Kyiv.
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Ukraine plans to use UK’s ‘Storm Shadow’ missiles against Russia | How they will help Kyiv?
Explainers | Sep 13, 2024, 12:09 PM ISTWestern countries have long been reluctant to allow Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia out of fears of escalating the two-and-a-half-year conflict. However, the US is reportedly moving towards a shift in that policy, which would mark a dangerous escalation in the conflict.
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Russia Ukraine War Putin warns West that it will be in direct fight with Russia for this reason
News | Sep 13, 2024, 11:34 AM ISTRussia- Ukraine War: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if he allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western-made long-range missiles, a move he said would alter the nature and scope of the conflict.
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West's approval of use of long-range missiles by Ukraine will mean it is at war with Russia: Putin
World | Sep 13, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTRussia would be forced to take what Putin called "appropriate decisions" based on the new threats."If this decision is taken, it will mean nothing less than the direct involvement of NATO countries, the United States and European countries in the war in Ukraine," said Putin.
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Russia starts major counteroffensive in Kursk border region weeks after Ukraine's daring incursion
World | Sep 13, 2024, 10:26 AM ISTRussia's Defense Ministry announced that Moscow's forces had regained control of 10 settlements in Kursk, providing a list of the locations but not characterising the operations as a counter-offensive.
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Doval meets Putin, talks about PM Modi's Ukraine visit after Russian President's bilateral invite
World | Sep 12, 2024, 09:16 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin proposed India hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan on October 22.
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BRICS NSA meet: Doval spotlights terrorism issue, calls for joint efforts to address global threat
World | Sep 11, 2024, 07:10 PM ISTAjit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA), attended the BRICS NSAs' meeting in Russia's Saint Petersburg city on Wednesday. The "spymaster" highlighted the soaring terrorism and stressed addressing it through joint efforts within the BRICS framework.
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15 Indians tricked into Russian army released, contract of 68 to be nullified soon: Rajya Sabha MP
World | Sep 11, 2024, 04:16 PM ISTSahney said that of the 91 Indians who have alleged they were forcibly recruited into the Russian army, eight have been killed and 15 are in the process of being repatriated. He also mentioned that contracts for the remaining 68 men are being annulled, and he hopes they will return home very soon.
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Russia, Ukraine have to negotiate, India willing to give advice if they want: Jaishankar in Germany
World | Sep 10, 2024, 08:37 PM ISTEmphasising that the Ukraine conflict cannot be settled through military means, External Affairs Minister stated that Russia and Ukraine need to engage in negotiations. He added that India is ready to offer advice if needed.
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Ukraine launches massive attack with 144 drones on Russia, one killed and several airports closed
World | Sep 10, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThis is the second Ukrainian drone attack on Russia in September - Kyiv launched 158 drones targeting a dozen areas earlier this month. Ukraine has been increasingly launching drone attacks deep inside Russia as Moscow advances in the eastern part of the country.
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U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Why is Donald Trump Offended by Putin?
News | Sep 08, 2024, 05:14 PM ISTFormer president Donald Trump said he was offended by Russian president Vladimir Putin's endorsement of his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. Watch to know more!
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US Elections 2024: Did Putin's View on Kamala Harris Give Donald Trump an Advantage?
Originals | Sep 06, 2024, 09:42 PM ISTIn a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has appeared to endorse Kamala Harris for the U.S. presidency, mentioning her "infectious laugh" as a reason for his support.