North Korea’s Kim Pledges Support for Putin

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

International

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional and permanent support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s policies and decisions, according to North Korean state media. In a letter to Putin, Kim said he would always stand with Russia and respect all of its policy choices, calling

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Trump Shares Editorial Critical of Putin

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

US President Donald Trump has shared an editorial sharply critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin, signalling visible frustration over Russia’s conduct amid ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The editorial, which Trump reposted on social media, dismissed what it described as Putin’s “crocodile tears” and questioned Moscow’s sincerity in peace negotiations.

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Why a Ukrainian Attack on Putin’s Residence Makes Little Strategic Sense

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The claim that Ukraine may have attacked the residence of Vladimir Putin with drones sounds dramatic, but drama is not strategy. When you strip away emotion, propaganda, and speculation, the idea quickly falls apart under basic logic. Wars, especially at this stage, are not fought on impulse. They are fought on calculation. And by that […]

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Putin Residence Drone Claim Sparks Tension

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Russian officials have accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike targeting one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region, an allegation Kyiv has strongly denied. Russia said the attack involved a large number of long-range drones and that its air defences intercepted all the craft, with no reported damage or casualties. Russian Claims […]

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Putin Warns of Consequences Over Frozen Asset Plans

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of serious consequences if Western countries move ahead with plans to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Speaking at a public interaction in Moscow, Putin said such actions would cross legal and ethical boundaries and could trigger retaliatory measures by Russia. Asset seizure called unlawful Putin described […]

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Putin Condemns NATO Chief’s ‘Prepare for War’ Warning

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly criticised remarks by the NATO Secretary General that Western countries should be ready for a conflict on the scale experienced by past generations. Putin described the comments as “hysteria” and misleading, saying they fuel unnecessary fear about Russia and escalate tensions between Moscow and the West. Western leaders have

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Shashi Tharoor Calls Putin Banquet “Warm And Engaging”

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described the state banquet hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan as “warm and engaging”. The event was part of the official programme during Putin’s two-day visit to India and was hosted by President Droupadi Murmu. Congress Questions Guest List While Tharoor attended the banquet, senior Congress leaders including

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Congress Divided Over Tharoor’s Dinner Invite For Putin

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

A controversy has erupted within the Indian National Congress after its MP Shashi Tharoor accepted an invitation to attend the state banquet hosted for Vladimir Putin at the presidential residence — when key party leaders were reportedly excluded. Opposition Leaders Snubbed, Tharoor Invited Sources confirmed that the two top opposition leaders, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun

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India Says It Is On Side Of Peace Ahead Of Putin Meet

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that India is “not neutral” on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and stands firmly “on the side of peace.” The comments were made ahead of his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signalling India’s support for diplomatic and peaceful solutions rather than military escalation. Focus On Dialogue And Diplomacy Modi […]

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Putin Says PM Modi Won’t Bow To Pressure

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

In an exclusive interview to India Today ahead of his state visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “not one to give in to pressure.” He made the remark while responding to a question on whether the United States was attempting to arm-twist India through tariff pressures. Russia Backs India’s Strategic […]