Vladimir Putin
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Zelenskyy defends Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk, says 'has to create a buffer zone there'
World | Aug 19, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTZelenskyy on Sunday thanked the Ukrainian forces involved in the Kursk operation and on the eastern front and asked the country's allies to speed up the delivery of promised military aid.
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Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin. How will it affect course of war? EXPLAINED
World | Aug 12, 2024, 02:16 PM ISTUkraine's latest incursion into Russian land has enlarged the prospects of a wider conflict between the two neighbouring nations. Putin has described the incursion as a "large-scale provocation" and vowed to defend his land with great power.
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Zelenskyy finally breaks silence on military incursion onto Russian soil
World | Aug 11, 2024, 07:48 PM ISTDays after Ukraine initiated a surprise military incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, Zelenskyy addressed the situation late Saturday in his nightly address. He indirectly acknowledged the ongoing military actions, framing them as efforts to “push the war into the aggressor's territory.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Russia's Dolinsk
World | Aug 10, 2024, 12:13 PM ISTA 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Shiretoko, Sakhalin, Russia, on August 10th, 2024, at a depth of 405.6 km. Preliminary data suggests minimal surface impact, with light tremors, felt in the surrounding areas. Seismologists continue to monitor the situation for any significant developments.
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Ukraine penetrates Russia's southern border, Putin decries 'large-scale provocation'
World | Aug 08, 2024, 01:41 PM ISTAs Ukraine has not commented on the cross-border incursion, it is still uncertain whether the cross-border attacks were conducted by Ukrainian forces. If confirmed, it would be among Ukraine's largest since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and unprecedented for its military.
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'Loyalty to motherland': Putin welcomes prisoners freed after landmark exchange deal with West
World | Aug 02, 2024, 12:46 PM ISTThe US negotiated a prisoner exchange deal, the largest in the post-Cold War period, with Russia in secrecy for over a year that involved 24 prisoners. Of these are eight Russians sent back to Russia, including convicted Vadim Krasikov imprisoned in Germany.
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US: Biden, Harris welcome newly freed Americans after landmark prisoner swap with Russia | WATCH
World | Aug 02, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTThe newly freed Americans included US journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsa Kurmasheva, ex-Marine Paul Whelan and Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza. This is the largest prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War that involved 24 prisoners, including eight from the Wets to Russia.
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Russia, China convey 'deepest condolences' to President Murmu, PM Modi on Wayanad landslides
World | Aug 01, 2024, 09:17 AM ISTPutin expressed his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi over the "tragic consequences" of the Kerala landslides. The death toll has now risen over 170 and 191 people are still missing in Wayanad amid ongoing rescue efforts.
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PM Modi likely to visit Ukraine next month amid peace efforts, first trip since Russia's invasion
World | Jul 27, 2024, 04:07 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi previously met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy on June 14. India has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy in the Russia Ukraine war, which PM Modi reiterated to Russian President Vladimir Putin as well.
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'Freedom of choice': India's response to US 'disappointment' over PM Modi's Russia visit
World | Jul 26, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTThe US has repeatedly expressed concerns over PM Modi's visit to Russia and a senior State Department official said he was "disappointed" with the symbolism and timing of the visit. India has a long-standing relationship with Russia in terms of trade and defence.
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Putin's office responds to plea for Kalimpong ex-serviceman's return
India | Jul 25, 2024, 11:59 PM ISTThe office of Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to a plea regarding Urgen Tamang, an ex-serviceman from Kalimpong, West Bengal, who was allegedly forced to join the Russian Army. The response, forwarded to the Russian defence ministry, brings hope for Tamang’s return to India.
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'Russia is open to negotiation, but...': Kremlin proposes conditions to Ukraine for peace deal
World | Jul 25, 2024, 10:53 PM ISTThe Kremlin indicated its willingness to engage in negotiations with Ukraine to resolve the conflict, even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to hold power despite publicly questioning his legitimacy to govern.
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US calls on India to 'utilise' relationship with Russia to urge Putin to end 'illegal' Ukraine war
World | Jul 16, 2024, 12:09 PM ISTUS concerns over India-Russia relations heightened after PM Modi's recent meeting with Putin, where he promised to strengthen relations with Moscow in trade, economy and investment. Washington has called on India to find a lasting peace to the two-year-long conflict in Ukraine as per the UN Charter.
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'Disrespectful': Russia reacts to Biden's remarks on Putin, says world noticed his verbal slip-ups
World | Jul 13, 2024, 10:53 AM ISTThe Kremlin reacted to Biden calling Putin "a murderous madman" during the NATO Summit in Washington, calling them "disrespectful and unacceptable". Biden made a series of goof-ups by calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as 'Putin', which was the source of intense mockery in Russia.
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Ground Report: Putin's 'Shahid' was killed by Zelensky?
News | Jul 12, 2024, 05:29 PM ISTWhat is going on in the warzone of Ukraine right now...who is advancing and who is retreating. How much area has Russia captured...and where has the nucleus of war shifted at this time? Today we will explain to you every aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war....
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Zelenskyy as 'Putin', Harris as 'VP Trump': The unending gaffes by Biden at NATO Summit | WATCH
World | Jul 12, 2024, 01:25 PM ISTVerbal gaffes are not unusual in Biden's career as he overcame a childhood stutter, but his frequent habit of mixing up names of world leaders and countries has fuelled concerns. Biden is particularly under scrutiny after his poor debate performance against Trump that raised concerns over his age.
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NATO Summit: Ukraine urges bloc to give free hand on targeting Russia, what Biden says | KEY POINTS
World | Jul 11, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTSome NATO members have made clear Ukraine can use long-range weapons to strike targets deep inside Russia while the United States has taken a narrower approach, allowing its weapons to be used only just inside Russia's border against targets supporting Russian military operations in Ukraine.
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Biden Vs Trump turns personal, campaign blasts ex-US Prez as a 'lap dog for a dictator' in new ad
World | Jul 11, 2024, 09:03 PM ISTThe advertisement criticises Trump for his suggestion that Russia should be allowed to act freely towards NATO members failing to meet defence spending targets, cautioning that the presumptive candidate of the Republican Party is "a servant to a dictator who prioritises ‘America last.’"
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China rejects NATO charge of 'enabler' in Ukraine conflict, tells it not to create 'chaos' in Asia
World | Jul 11, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTChina was described as a "decisive enabler" in the Ukraine war by NATO leaders as they congregated in Washington and expressed concern over deepening ties between Moscow and Beijing. China has repeatedly accused NATO of disrupting the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
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NATO expresses concern over China-Russia ties, calls Beijing 'decisive enabler' of Ukraine war
World | Jul 11, 2024, 07:24 AM ISTIn the strongly-worded communique, NATO member countries said China had become a war enabler through its "no-limits partnership". China has continued to export machine tools, electronics and other items seen as contributing to the Russian war effort.