Putin Says BRICS Has Overtaken G7

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said BRICS has overtaken the G7 in economic size, while praising India as a key partner in the global technology and software sector. Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said developing economies are playing a larger role in
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Putin Says No Reason To Meet Zelensky Now

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he currently sees no reason to hold direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, arguing that groundwork for a long-term agreement must come before any face-to-face meeting. Putin Rejects Zelensky Meeting Proposal Putin made the remarks after Zelensky published an open letter proposing direct talks to help end the […]
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Putin Says Sanctions Threats Against India Will Backfire

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised India’s independent foreign policy stance, saying any attempt to threaten New Delhi with sanctions would “boomerang immediately.” His remarks came as he underlined India’s focus on national interest and rejected the idea that external pressure could dictate its diplomatic choices. Putin Praises India’s Independent Foreign Policy
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Zelenskyy Seeks Direct Talks With Putin

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying a face-to-face meeting in a neutral country could help move stalled peace efforts forward. Zelenskyy Proposes Putin Meeting Zelenskyy said he was proposing a direct meeting with Putin because Ukraine cannot wait indefinitely for global attention to return to the
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Putin Calls India A Reliable Partner

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has described India as a reliable partner and said Western pressure on New Delhi over its ties with Moscow will not affect the long-standing India-Russia relationship. Putin Praises India-Russia Strategic Partnership Putin said Russia and India share a special and privileged strategic partnership built over several decades. He said Moscow
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Putin Hails Sarmat Missile Test

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the test launch of the nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, calling it the “most powerful missile in the world” and saying it will enter combat service by the end of 2026. Russia Tests Sarmat Missile Russia said it successfully test-fired the Sarmat missile after years of delays and setbacks. […]
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Putin Security Tightened Amid Bunker Reports

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly increased his personal security and spent extended periods in underground bunkers amid concerns over drone attacks, assassination threats and internal instability. The claims come as Russia faces continued pressure from Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign and growing security concerns around senior officials. Putin Reportedly
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Russia, Ukraine Announce Rival Ceasefires

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Russia and Ukraine have announced separate unilateral ceasefires as the war enters another tense phase around Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia declared a truce for May 8-9, while Ukraine responded with its own ceasefire plan for May 5-6. Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire Moscow said its ceasefire would apply around May 8-9, when Russia marks […]
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Trump And Putin Discuss Iran And Ukraine

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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting more than 90 minutes, with discussions focused on the Iran conflict, the Persian Gulf situation and the continuing war in Ukraine. Trump Putin Call On Iran The call was described as frank and businesslike, with both leaders paying close attention to […]