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  EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin, both leaders discuss ways to expand India-Russia ties

  World | August 21, 2025 23:56 IST

  The meeting between EAM Jaishankar and Russian President Putin came hours after Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that largely focused on expanding the trade ties between the two countries.

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  Switzerland offers immunity to Putin from ICC arrest over Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Report

  World | August 20, 2025 14:39 IST

  Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told broadcaster SRF in an interview that allowing Putin to attend without facing arrest was “completely achievable” and could be settled within a few days.

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  Why Donbas region is at center of Russia-Ukraine war and Putin's biggest ambition

  World | August 19, 2025 14:44 IST

  The Donbas has long been the most Russian-leaning region of Ukraine, home to a significant Russian-speaking population. Even a decade ago, many residents expressed strong resentment toward the distant government in Kyiv.

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  Zelenskyy's first reaction as Trump announces Russia-Ukraine summit: 'Ready for a trilateral meet'

  World | August 19, 2025 9:00 IST

  "We confirmed that we are ready for a trilateral meeting, and if Russia proposes a bilateral meeting to the President of the United States, then we will see the result of the bilateral meeting", Zelenskyy said.

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  PM Modi thanks Russian President Putin for sharing insights on Alaska meet with Trump

  India | August 18, 2025 18:18 IST

  While thanking President Putin, Prime Minister Modi underlined India's consistent position for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and dialogue. Putin spoke to PM Modi on the phone, three days after the high-profile summit in Alaska that ended without a ceasefire deal.

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  Russia-Ukraine war: Trump pushes for peace as EU's support for Zelenskyy raises eyebrows

  World | August 18, 2025 16:59 IST

  Trump informed Zelenskyy about the progress of a potential peace agreement to end the conflict. During their phone conversation, Trump invited Zelenskyy to the US for further discussions. Zelenskyy, in turn, requested the participation of European Union leaders at the negotiating table.

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  Why did Putin's bodyguards carry 'poop suitcase' to Alaska during meeting with Trump?

  World | August 18, 2025 9:30 IST

  US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin met in Alaska to hold discussions on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump will now meet Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to apprise them about his discussion with Putin.

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  Putin demands full control of Donetsk, Luhansk; Zelenskyy unlikely to accept proposal: Report

  World | August 17, 2025 7:18 IST

  Ukraine war: In the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Putin's forces have made a lot of gains since November last year. As of now, Russia controls around 70 per cent of Donetsk, but most of its western cities are under the control of Ukraine. In Luhansk, Russia controls nearly the entire region.

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  Had Trump been in office in 2022, there would've been no Ukraine war: Putin's veiled dig at Biden

  World | August 16, 2025 5:57 IST

  Putin has backed Trump's claim that there would have been no war in Ukraine had he been in office in 2022. He made the remarks in a joint press conference following the historic Alaska summit.

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  Trump calls summit with Putin 'productive'; Russian leader proposes next meet in Moscow | Key points

  World | August 16, 2025 7:02 IST

  In a joint press conference, the two leaders said the talks were held in a "constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere" and were "very thorough and useful".

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  Watch Putin's animated expression as he gets bombarded with questions during Alaska summit

  World | August 16, 2025 7:07 IST

  US-Russia Summit: As the two leaders arrived for the meeting, a journalist asked Putin whether he would agree to a ceasefire and "stop killing civilians", but the Russian leader gestured that he didn't hear the question.

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  B2 Stealth Bomber, F-22s fly over Putin as he arrives in Alaska | Video

  World | August 16, 2025 3:53 IST

  US-Russia Summit: The video is also being shared on social media in which Putin could be seen looking at the sky as B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and F-22 Raptors flew over him and Trump in Anchorage, Alaska.

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  Trump, Putin shake hands as summit on Ukraine war begins | Video

  World | August 16, 2025 2:02 IST

  Russia-US Summit: Upon their arrival, Putin and Trump greeted each other and the two later were seen using the same vehicle to reach the location where the summit is being held in Anchorage, Alaska.

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  US-Russia Summit: Trump, Putin leave Alaska as historic meeting concludes | As it happened

  World | August 16, 2025 6:34 IST

  US-Russia Summit Live Updates: The two sides are hopeful that the outcome of the meeting would be positive and would help in bringing an end to the Ukraine conflict. Earlier, Trump said that Russia and Ukraine may 'swap territories', an offer that was rejected by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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  Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: Why did Russia sell the territory to US in 1867? Explained

  Explainers | August 15, 2025 23:19 IST

  As Trump and Putin gear up for their Alaska summit, the stage is set for what could be a fresh chapter in US-Russia relations. The high-profile meeting is scheduled to take place at Elmendorf Air Force Base.

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  Trump ahead of meeting Putin in Alaska: 'Will be unhappy if Russia-Ukraine ceasefire fails today'

  World | August 15, 2025 23:20 IST

  Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska: HIGH STAKES, Trump posted on Truth Social as his motorcade idled outside the White House shortly after sunrise in Washington. An hour later, he waved as he boarded Air Force One but did not speak to reporters.

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  Trump-Putin's historic meeting in Alaska: What's on agenda and what's at stake for India

  World | August 15, 2025 23:41 IST

  The Trump-Putin summit could also help ease tensions between India and the United States following Trump’s decision to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil.

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  Trump claims India's oil tariffs prompted Russia to initiate talks ahead of Alaska summit with Putin

  World | August 15, 2025 14:50 IST

  US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a key summit in Alaska to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with both leaders expressing their positions ahead of the meeting.

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  Independence Day: Putin praises India, says it enjoys well-deserved respect; US, Nepal extend wishes

  India | August 15, 2025 19:26 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday delivered his longest Independence Day address yet, speaking for 103 minutes (1 hour 43 minutes) from the ramparts of the Red Fort. He spoke over a plethora of issues, including Operation Sindoor and the Make in India initiative.

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  Trump warns Putin of 'very severe consequences' if Russia does not halt Ukraine war

  World | August 14, 2025 7:31 IST

  Ukraine war: After meeting with Vladimir Putin on Friday, Donald Trump said he would also "seek a future trilateral meeting" involving himself, the Russian President, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.