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TopicPresident Vladimir Putin

Topic: President Vladimir Putin

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'.

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.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

15 Vir Chakras awarded for Op Sindoor, 9 go to IAF pilots who struck Pakistani terror camps

For the first time, 2 Agniveers were awarded the Sena Medal for Operation Sindoor roles, among others. A 3rd Agniveer received a Mention in Despatches.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.