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TopicPresident Vladimir Putin

Topic: President Vladimir Putin

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'.

Myth of a palace coup: Did Putin aide warn against Ukraine escalation? Are oligarchs dissenting?

Russian president 'rejected' deal which could have prevented war. Revelation comes when unexplained deaths of 9 Russian businessmen are fuelling speculation about disquiet in Moscow.

‘Not an era for war,’ says Modi. Putin tells him Russia will ‘do its best to stop’ Ukraine war

Putin said he is aware of the Indian PM's position on conflict. The two met on sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and discussed ways to enhance trade ties.

Russian exec Ivan Pechorin drowns in Vladivostok, 9th oligarch to die mysteriously this year

Out of the nine tycoons who have died, six were associated with two of Russia’s largest energy companies, Gazprom and Lukoil.

‘My time has come’ — who is Ramzan Kadyrov, controversial Putin ally wanting to retire from post

In a video released on his Telegram channel last week, Ramzan — who has supported campaigns in Ukraine & Crimea — says that he is the longest-serving head of a Russian province.

‘Our friend Donald’ — Russian state media comes to Trump’s support as FBI raids his Florida estate

Trump, who's hinted at seeking re-election, has supported Putin’s actions throughout Russia-Ukraine war, calling Russian president's move to send troops into eastern Ukraine 'genius'.

Russian President Putin congratulates Droupadi Murmu on becoming the 15th President of India

Members of the Sri Lanka political fraternity also congratulated Murmu on her victory. More wishes poured in from the political fraternity across party lines on the victory of Murmu.

Payback? Turkey’s Erdogan keeps Putin waiting ‘awkwardly’ in front of media

The clip, which has now gone viral, shows Putin fidgeting uncomfortably as he waits for Erdogan. The Turkish media wondered if it was revenge by Turkish leader for a 2020 meeting.

‘Dialogue and diplomacy’: PM Narendra Modi speaks to Vladimir Putin, reiterates position on Ukraine

During their conversation, the two leaders exchanged ideas on how bilateral trade in agricultural goods, fertilizers and pharma products could be encouraged further.

NATO summit: Finland and Sweden closer to joining, China in focus

The G-7 nations made proposals to limit Putin's energy revenue by lowering oil and gas prices. Further, pressure was put on Beijing of a larger military alliance in the Asia-Pacific.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

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.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

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.