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TopicPresident Vladimir Putin

Topic: President Vladimir Putin

What’s the New START arms treaty between Russia & US that Putin pulled out of today?

It was signed by then-US President Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev in 2010. It caps the number of strategic nuclear warheads that the two nations can deploy.

Putin approved supply of missiles that shot down Malaysian plane MH17 in 2014, investigators say

The BUK-TELAR missile system was used to shoot down MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur over eastern Ukraine on 17 July 2014 that killed 298 people, investigators said.

Russia rehearses response to nuclear attack amid tensions over ‘dirty bomb’ allegation

Russian President Vladimir Putin remotely observed the annual exercise, called 'Grom' or 'Thunder' that involved nuclear submarines, strategic bombers and ballistic missiles.

Russian strikes cause blackouts in much of Ukraine, thousands flee the city of Kherson

Zelenskyy said the attacks had struck on a 'very wide' scale. With winter approaching, the potential for freezing misery looms as Russia continues to attack Ukraine's power grid.

Russian commander admits situation is ‘tense, difficult’ for his forces in Ukraine’s Kherson

Kremlin-installed chief of Kherson announced the 'gradual displacement' of civilians from 4 towns. Russian forces have been driven back by 20-30 km in the last few weeks from the region.

Russia’s Federal Service arrests 8 for Crimean Bridge bombing, including 5 Russians

The FSB said the attack was organised by Ukrainian intelligence and its director - echoing accusations by Vladimir Putin over a 'terrorist attack' against critical infrastructure.

Putin’s bloodied hands & how Liz Truss may destroy 10 Downing Street

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Ukraine celebrates victory in Lyman, ally of Putin mulls over ‘low-grade’ nuclear response

Russia had used Lyman as a logistics hub for operations north of Donetsk. Its capture is Ukraine's biggest gain since the counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region last month.

Putin says Russian farmers drafted into military, signals risks for 2023 crop

The announcement of Russia's first public mobilisation since World War II for its 'special military operation' in Ukraine, has triggered a rush for the border by eligible men.

PM Modi was right when he said the time is not for war, says French President Macron at UNGA

Macron emphasised on the urgent need for all sovereign states to come together & face challenges collectively. Last week, Modi had told Vladimir Putin that 'today’s era is not of war'.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.