Contents tagged with Putin
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Putin unmoved by Trump's ultimatum as confidants predict Ukraine front-line collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly unwilling to end the war during the summer offensive, despite an "ultimatum" from Washington. According to sources close to the Kremlin, who spoke to Reuters, Russia sees no reason to stop until it occupies four regions. The deadline for U.S. President Donald Trump's "ultimatum" is set for this Friday, yet Moscow is not seeking a truce. Putin maintains confidence in victory and doubts the impact of additional U.S. sanctions after three years of …
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Putin signals willingness to meet Zelensky amid rising US-Russia tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly prepared to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks, subject to certain conditions that necessitate preliminary work at the expert level, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The highly anticipated meeting, however, will not take place immediately.
Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported the potential for a Zelensky-Putin meeting, signaling a significant diplomatic development after recent international tensions. …
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Russia denies reports about Putin's alleged secret push for Iran nuclear deal
Russia's Foreign Ministry dismissed a July 13 Axios report, calling it "deliberate disinformation." The original article claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin had secretly urged Iran to cease uranium enrichment to broker a new "nuclear deal" with the United States.
The Russian Foreign Ministry suggested the report aims to "escalate tensions surrounding the Iranian nuclear program." Moscow maintains it has "consistently and repeatedly" emphasized resolving this crisis "solely through …
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Putin implements emergency measures to avert looming economic crisis in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is urgently demanding measures to save the nation's faltering economy as the situation spirals out of control, according to Russian media reports. Experts are cautioning that the magnitude of Russia's economic challenges renders most of Putin's crisis-response measures ineffective.
Amid a sharp downturn in industrial business activity, the Kremlin is making emergency efforts to stabilize the situation. On Saturday, Putin issued an urgent directive to maintain …
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Putin signs decree allowing foreign nationals to serve in Russian armed forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Tuesday, July 8, permitting foreign nationals to serve in the Russian Armed Forces during periods of mobilization. The decree, a notable shift in policy, also authorizes foreigners to serve under terms of emergency, martial law, wartime, and armed conflict conditions.
The decree outlines that citizens of foreign countries will now be able to participate in activities aimed at "maintaining or restoring international peace and security." …
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Zelensky blames Putin-Trump call for massive Russian airstrike on Ukraine
Following a conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian forces launched a massive airstrike on Ukraine, with Kyiv as the primary target. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as one of the most significant and cynical since the full-scale war began, closely timed with media coverage of the call.
In a series of overnight assaults on June 3rd and 4th, Russia launched 550 targets across Ukraine, many of which were …
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German Chancellor Merz rejects dialogue with Putin, citing ineffectiveness in resolving Ukraine conflict
Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has stated he’s not planning to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin anytime soon, marking a shift from previous leadership approaches. Merz believes direct talks with Putin hold little promise and aims not to repeat his predecessor's missteps. According to DW, past interactions with Putin have failed to ease tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict.
In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Merz pointed to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's …
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Putin highlights Russia's nuanced position in Israel-Iran conflict
In a statement made during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on Friday, June 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin shed light on why Moscow has not lent support to Iran against Israel. Emphasizing Russia's "traditionally very good, friendly relations" with the Arab and Islamic world, the Kremlin leader pointed out the substantial Russian-speaking population in Israel—nearly two million—or about a fifth of the nation's populace.
"We must show solidarity with Iran, but conflicts are unique in …
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Putin calls Russians and Ukrainians 'one people,' asserts possible expansion beyond occupied regions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his belief that Russians and Ukrainians are "one people," suggesting that in this sense, all of Ukraine is part of Russia. However, Putin acknowledged current realities, stating that some people desire sovereignty. "We have never denied the Ukrainian people's right to independence and sovereignty. But the principles of sovereignty imply that Ukraine is a non-aligned, non-nuclear, and neutral state," said the Russian leader, according to reports by …
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Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu visits North Korea for high-stakes talks
In a strategic move directed by President Vladimir Putin, Sergey Shoigu, the Secretary of Russia's Security Council, touched down in North Korea on Tuesday, June 17. According to the Russian state agency Interfax, Shoigu is set to conduct negotiations with the North Korean leadership, including Kim Jong Un. The dialogue, which stems from an understanding forged during a previous visit on June 4, will pursue the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed on June 19 …
