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 […]
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Pakistan condemns reported targeting of Putin’s residence
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday condemned reports about the targeting of the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing the incident as a “heinous act.” He said such actions posed a serious threat to global peace and stability. Read More: Putin warns Russia will use force if Ukraine rejects peace In a post on X, […]
Putin signals readiness for peace with firm conditions
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow was prepared to end the war in Ukraine immediately if it received firm security guarantees. However, he reiterated long-standing demands, including Ukraine abandoning its Nato ambitions and ceding all territories claimed by Russia. Read More: Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end […]
RT India deletes X post about PM ‘waiting to meet’ Putin
RT India has deleted a post on social media platform X about Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif “waiting to meet” Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that it “may have been a misrepresentation of events”, it emerged on Saturday. The development came as PM Shehbaz was in Ashgabat to attend an international forum. On Friday, the premier […]
Russia eyes $100bn trade with India by 2030
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to expand trade and strengthen defence ties. They met in New Delhi during Putin’s first visit since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia also offered uninterrupted fuel supplies, but India responded cautiously. During the summit, both leaders emphasized their countries’ decades-long partnership. They signed […]
Putin in Delhi: Tale of Indian Duplicity
Western nations are voicing scrutiny and concerns over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to New Delhi. Growing trade and defense ties between India and Russia are main troubling points amid ongoing war in Ukraine and Western sanctions. The criticism focuses on India’s role in potentially undermining the efficacy of Western sanctions. Diplomatic Mischief India’s […]
Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war
President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow disagrees with parts of a US plan on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war, after talks with US negotiators in the Kremlin. “At times we said that yes, we can discuss this, but to that we can’t agree,” Putin told India Today. He did not name the sticking points. […]
India’s Russian crude slowdown seen as temporary, Kremlin says
NEW DELHI — A slowdown in India’s crude oil imports from Russia may be short-lived, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, as Moscow plans to boost supplies to New Delhi despite Western sanctions. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, has cut Russian crude imports this month under pressure from U.S. and European sanctions, with […]
Witkoff, Kushner in Russia: Can U.S. broker a fair peace?
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday to explore ending the Ukraine war. The visit follows Trump’s efforts, including meetings with Zelenskiy and a summit in Alaska. Both sides say talks aim to find a fair and lasting peace. A leaked U.S. draft plan sparked concern among European and […]
Kremlin stresses peace, calls Zelenskiy’s government invalid
Russia says it wants to move toward peace in Ukraine, despite calling President Volodymyr Zelenskiy illegitimate. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement on Friday. Officials emphasized that Russia’s position does not preclude future negotiations. President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskiy’s term has expired, questioning the legitimacy of Ukraine’s leadership. The Kremlin insists it remains open […]