Putin said the proposed 15 May talks are an attempt to 'eliminate the root causes of the conflict' and 'to restore long-term, lasting peace' after failed negotiations in 2022.
The price of oil - which drives the Russian economy - has fallen around $15 a barrel since the start of the year. OPEC+ will accelerate oil output hikes, Reuters reported.
The US President went on to say the attack was 'not necessary' and 'very bad timing' as he pushes for peace, also wounded 90 people, smashed buildings and set off fires.
Achieving peace in three-year war is key foreign policy promise of President Trump, and US Secretary of State serves ultimatum to see progress in talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
In Episode 1625, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about how Trump has got the ball rolling on a peace deal for Ukraine, with US and Russia treating it as a ‘bilateral’ issue.
Foreign media also reports on the difficult road ahead for pharma industries in India & US if Trump imposes tariffs. It could mean billions of dollars in losses and a shortage of drugs.
In Episode 1606 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Ukraine's value to Putin, how the Kremlin is trying to strike a deal with Trump, and where China comes in.
The 1st call between the 2 leaders during Trump's 2nd term lasted for almost an hour and a half and came after US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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