Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine on May 9, coinciding with Russia’s annual Victory Day celebrations marking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Read More: Ukraine pushes Turkey to host Zelenskiy-Putin peace summit talks According to reports citing the Russian president’s diplomatic adviser, Putin raised the proposal […]
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Putin Offers Ukraine Ceasefire on Victory Day May 9
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered a Ukraine ceasefire on May 9. The proposal coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. This day marks the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. According to French news agency reports, the proposal was shared through Putin’s diplomatic adviser. The adviser said Putin discussed the idea […]
US, Russian President hold first talks since US-Israel strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy met with US negotiators in Florida on Wednesday, marking the first direct discussions between the two sides since the start of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran. Read More: US, Israel frame Iran strikes as religious war Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s global envoy, said in a statement on X that the talks […]
UAE president holds calls with Trump and Putin amid tensions
ABU DHABI: President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held several telephone conversations with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin amid rising regional tensions and increasing diplomatic activity among world leaders. Read More: UAE president to visit Putin in Moscow According to official UAE media, the discussions focused on the evolving security situation […]
Putin urges quick diplomatic solution in call with Trump over Iran war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a swift political and diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran during a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to the Kremlin. Read More: Russia warns World War III could start under Trump The one-hour telephone call took place on […]
Putin calls for truce in talks with UAE, Qatar leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged an immediate Middle East ceasefire during phone calls with leaders of the UAE and Qatar on Monday. He warned that escalating violence could destabilise the Gulf and draw more countries into the conflict. The appeal carries significance for regional governments, Iran, and global powers facing growing security and economic risks. […]
Trump secures week-long pause in Russian strikes on Kyiv amid extreme cold
KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt in strikes on Kyiv for a week, ending Sunday, following a request by US President Donald Trump, Kremlin officials said on Friday. Read More: Trump claims Putin agrees to pause strikes The pause, requested due to extreme cold, comes as temperatures in Kyiv are expected […]
Russia threatens nuclear strikes against UK and Germany amid Ukraine war
Russia has warned that it could target the United Kingdom (UK) and Germany with nuclear strikes if its war against Ukraine continues for another two to three years. The statement was made by Sergey Karaganov, a top advisor to President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with American journalist Tucker Carlson. Karaganov said Russia is actively […]
Putin calls Russia ties with Pakistan ‘mutually beneficial’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called his country’s relations with Pakistan “genuinely mutually beneficial”, saying that Moscow maintains close ties with Islamabad. “We maintain close cooperation with Pakistan, a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the largest regional organisation in terms of economic, technological, and human potential,” the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan quoted […]
Russia warns Ukraine of ‘non-diplomatic’ response after alleged drone attack
Russia has warned Ukraine of a “non-diplomatic” response following what Moscow claims was a large-scale drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the alleged attack took place overnight between December 28 and 29, involving 91 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles. He claimed all drones were […]