Vladimir Putin Extends Congratulations to Donald Trump on Election Win

Trump Urges Putin to Hold Back in Ukraine Conflict: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was “ready” to conduct talks with “courageous” Donald Trump after congratulating him on his victory in the US presidential election. “I take this opportunity to congratulate him,” Putin said at the Valdai summit in the southern city of Sochi. When asked if he was willing to … Read more

Vladimir Putin Set to Be Sworn In for Record 5th Term as Russian President

Russia can Blast a Nuclear Bomb at 'Any Moment' 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be sworn in at a spectacular ceremony in the Kremlin on Tuesday, beginning a record-breaking fifth term with greater power than ever before. The 71-year-old Kremlin head has dominated Russia since the turn of the century, obtaining a new six-year term in March after winning presidential elections with no opposition. … Read more

Vladimir Putin’s Special New Year Message For India, PM Modi

Vladimir Putin’s Special New Year Message For India, PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed a special New Year message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the dynamic development of the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India. Despite the challenging international situation, Putin praised the exceptional growth in trade and the successful implementation of joint projects in various … Read more

Putin Wishes Success for India’s Lok Sabha Polls

Putin Wishes Success for India's Lok Sabha Polls

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed well-wishes for India’s upcoming Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the enduring “traditional conventional friendly ties” between Moscow and New Delhi regardless of political changes. Putin made these remarks during a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, extending an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia. Putin, … Read more

Controversial ‘Almost Naked’ Party in Moscow Sparks Backlash

Controversial 'Almost Naked' Party in Moscow Sparks Political and Social Backlash

A celebrity-studded party held at Moscow’s Mutabor nightclub on December 21 has ignited a storm of controversy, with repercussions ranging from a rapper’s imprisonment to the cancellation of sponsorship contracts for Russia’s best-known entertainers. The event, organized by blogger Anastasia (Nastya) Ivleeva, featured well-known singers in various states of undress, capturing headlines amid Russia’s ongoing … Read more

Putin Signs Bill Revoking Russia’s Ratification of Nuclear Test Ban

Shashi Tharoor Agrees with Putin on India's Independence

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill to withdraw Russia’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), citing the need for parity with the United States. The move follows a similar stance taken by the US, which signed but did not ratify the treaty. Russian Parliament’s Decision Both houses of the Russian … Read more

Kim Jong Un’s Russia Visit: Military Cooperation and “Explosive” Gifts

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has concluded a remarkable six-day visit to Russia, emphasizing military cooperation and strengthening ties with President Vladimir Putin. This visit has raised concerns in the West, suggesting that Pyongyang might supply Moscow with weapons amid the Ukraine conflict. Kim’s visit to Russia’s Far East, commencing on Tuesday, has placed … Read more

Kim Jong Un’s Visit to Russian Fighter Jet Plant Amid Arms Deal Speculation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to a Russian military aviation factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur has sparked global interest, coming just days after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both nations, facing international sanctions for different reasons, have raised concerns about possible arms agreements during Kim’s visit. Kim Jong’s Arrival in Russia Kim Jong … Read more

Kremlin: Putin Won’t Attend G20 in India in Person Amid ICC Arrest Warrant

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in India in September in person, as confirmed by the Kremlin. This decision comes as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against President Putin, accusing him of war crimes in Ukraine – allegations that the Kremlin vehemently denies. … Read more

BRICS Summit: Putin’s Absence Confirmed, Russia Represented by Foreign Minister Lavrov

BRICS

South Africa’s presidency confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in August. The decision was reached “by mutual agreement,” and Russia will be represented by its Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, at the event. The summit will see the participation of leaders from Brazil, India, China, and … Read more

‘Any neutral flag of Russian athletes at Olympics would be stained with blood’: Volodymyr Zelensky

‘Any neutral flag of Russian athletes at Olympics would be stained with blood’: Volodymyr Zelensky

Kyiv: Ukraine will launch an international campaign to prevent Russian athletes from being allowed to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday. Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait earlier said Ukraine would not rule out boycotting the Games if Russian and Belarusian athletes took part. They have been banned in some sports … Read more

Russia continues to shell Ukraine, troops ask ‘What ceasefire? Can you hear?’

Russia continues to shell Ukraine, troops ask ‘What ceasefire? Can you hear?’

Ukraine: Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged artillery fire at the front line in Ukraine on Friday, even after Moscow said it had ordered its troops to stop shooting for a unilateral truce that was firmly rejected by Kyiv. President Vladimir Putin ordered the 36-hour ceasefire from midday on Friday to observe Russian Orthodox Christmas. Ukraine … Read more

Washington and Kyiv turning deaf ear to Russia’s concerns, says Kremlin

Washington and Kyiv turning deaf ear to Russia's concerns, says Kremlin

Moscow: The Kremlin said Thursday that Washington and Kyiv were turning a deaf ear to Russia’s concerns following a historic visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the United States. READ | Ukraine’s President Zelensky to meet Joe Biden, address Congress in Washington President Zelensky enjoyed a hero’s welcome on a lightning trip to Washington … Read more

Guaranteed 3rd World War: Russia warns against Ukraine’s inclusion in Nato

Guaranteed 3rd World War: Russia warns against Ukraine’s inclusion in Nato

The admission of Ukraine to Nato could result in a third world war, said Alexander Venediktov, the deputy secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation on Thursday. In an interview with TASS news agency, Venediktov said, “Kyiv is well aware that such a step would mean a guaranteed escalation to a World War … Read more

Vladimir Putin praises PM Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, calls him ‘great patriot’

Vladimir Putin praises PM Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, calls him ‘great patriot’

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday praised India’s independent foreign policy and described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a great patriot. He further said that India and Russia have special relations and the two countries have no outstanding issues whatsoever. Addressing the Valdai Club conference in Moscow, Putin said, “PM Modi is a great … Read more