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Trump Disappointed in Putin, Unfazed by China Ties

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was “very disappointed” in Russian President Vladimir Putin after their recent summit in Alaska failed to produce progress on ending the Ukraine war. Trump noted that despite talks, no agreement was reached to halt the fighting. Plans to Reduce War Casualties Trump stated that his administration would push forward […]

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Xi Leads Parade with Putin and Kim in Beijing

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

China staged a grand military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. The event showcased advanced fighter jets, tanks, and long-range missiles, many of which were displayed publicly for the first time. Thousands of troops marched in unison at Tiananmen Square. High-Profile Leaders in […]

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Kim Jong Un Travels to China by Train for Major Parade

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his iconic green armoured train to attend a military parade in Beijing. The train crossed into China on Tuesday morning, where Kim was received by senior Chinese officials. This marks his first participation in a large-scale international event since assuming leadership in 2011. The […]

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Putin Blames West for Ukraine War at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of provoking the Ukraine war. He argued that NATO’s continued expansion and Western backing of Ukraine’s 2014 political shift forced Russia into military action. Call to Address Root Causes for Peace Putin stated that lasting peace requires addressing what

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Vladimir Putin to Visit India in December

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December 2025, as confirmed by the Kremlin. The visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be Putin’s first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Timing Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions The visit comes at a […]

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Xi Hosts Modi and Putin in Global South Summit

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host over 20 world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on August 31–September 1. The event is being projected as a major show of Global South solidarity amid intensifying global power rivalries. Modi’s Return to […]

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Modi, Putin to Join SCO Summit in Tianjin Confirms China

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit will take place in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The summit will be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and will be the fifth time China has hosted the event. Leaders Expected to Attend More than 20 world leaders are set to participate in […]

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Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow Amid US Tariff Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin during his three-day visit to Moscow. The talks came after his meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, where both sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The visit is seen as crucial as India faces economic pressure from heavy U.S. tariffs linked to […]

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Switzerland and Austria Offer to Host Peace Talks Between Putin and Zelenskyy

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Switzerland and Austria have both expressed readiness to host peace negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis confirmed that, in exceptional circumstances such as a peace summit, Switzerland may set aside its obligations under an arrest warrant issued by the International

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Macron Dubs Putin “Ogre at Our Gates”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron on August 19 issued a strong caution to European allies regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron described him as “a predator, an ogre at our gates,” stressing that Europe must remain realistic and not fall into the trap of misplaced trust. Concerns Over Russia’s Ambitions Macron underlined Russia’s track record of […]