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TopicVladimir Putin

Topic: Vladimir Putin

‘Waiting for our good friend Modi,’ Putin tells NSA Doval, proposes bilateral meet with PM at Kazan

In August, Kremlin said Modi was willing to attend October BRICS leaders’ summit in Kazan. If bilateral meet between Modi and Putin takes place, it would be their second one this year.

Modi & Putin ‘exchange perspectives’ on Russia-Ukraine conflict a day after PM’s call with Biden

Days after his visit to Ukraine, Indian PM holds calls with Biden and Putin, briefing them on his visit to Kyiv, and reiterates New Delhi’s support for dialogue and diplomacy.

Modi’s 1st visit to Ukraine likely in August, as India seeks to balance ties between West & Russia

India has been facing outrage from US & its allies over the timing and symbolism of PM Modi’s bilateral visit to Moscow earlier this month.

‘Have had conversations with India in past 24 hrs’ over Modi’s visit to Russia, says US State Dept

US state dept spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated need for peace in Ukraine & US’s hope for India to support its efforts. US will continue to engage with India on this, he added.

Modi ‘bear-hugs’ Putin, Russia ‘strategic spoiler’ for the West & ‘warning signs’ for India’s economy

Global media also puts the spotlight on families of Indians stuck on the Russia-Ukraine war front and fiscal pressures on the Modi-led coalition.

Modi wraps up visit to Russia with emphasis on peace, inks 9 bilateral agreements

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticised Modi's hug with Putin as a ‘huge disappointment’ and a ‘blow’ to peace efforts.

Modi-Putin meeting defies Western pressure & what drives the popularity of godmen in India

Global media reports also highlight a buoyant stock market, world's first CNG bike and that India will soon become the leading global food demand driver.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy slams Modi-Putin hug, calls its huge ‘disappointment’, ‘devastating blow’

The remarks come amid Modi's visit to Russia. Modi shared a hug with Putin Monday after arriving at the Russian President's suburban residence, Novo-Ogaryovo, located outside of Moscow.

‘Solution can’t be found on battlefield’ — Modi’s clear message to Putin on Ukraine war

Modi’s message is expected to build on his words to Putin in September 2022 when he conveyed that “today’s era is not of war”.

Modi’s Russia visit as a check on China’s sway & why Gen Z is opting for temples over nightclubs

Global media also discusses how Russia 'eagerly awaits the arrival of its time-tested ally' and why freebies are no longer enough to win votes.

On Camera

Iran protests and the moral confusion of Liberals

The revolts in Iran are too massive to be ignored. But you have to ask yourself: why did it take so long?

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.