Page 2 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Zelenskyy should prepare to make deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Trump
Trump said it would take a century to rebuild Ukrainian cities leveled by the Russian invasion and brushed aside Ukrainian hopes of recapturing seized territory
 "Zelenskyy should prepare to make deal to end Russia-Ukraine war, says Trump")
Men signing up for military voluntarily turning the tide of war: Putin
He said roughly 430,000 Russians had signed army contracts this year, up from roughly 300,000 the year before, a factor he said had huge importance for Russia's war effort
 "Men signing up for military voluntarily turning the tide of war: Putin")
Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive air attacks
Oryol Governor Andrey Klychkov confirmed on Saturday that a Ukrainian drone strike set fire to a fuel depot there. In a separate Telegram post later that day, he said the blaze had been contained
 "Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive air attacks")
Russia transported Assad in most secured way, says Russian Deputy FM
The Kremlin said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin had made the decision to grant asylum in Russia to Assad
 "Russia transported Assad in most secured way, says Russian Deputy FM")
New updates: Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next 2 days
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 "New updates: Delhi's air quality again turns 'poor', likely to remain same for next 2 days")
Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin
We have carefully read the statement by US President-elect Donald Trump, made after his meeting with Macron and Zelensky in Paris, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov added
 "Russia open to negotiations on Ukraine, welcomes peace initiatives: Kremlin")
Rajnath Singh attends commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil in Russia
The ships construction was closely monitored by an Indian team of specialists from the Warship Overseeing Team stationed at Kaliningrad, under the aegis of the Indian Embassy in Moscow
 "Rajnath Singh attends commissioning ceremony of INS Tushil in Russia")
Assad left Syria after giving orders for peaceful power handover: Russia
Russia has waged a military campaign in Syria since September 2015, teaming up with Iran to allow Assad's government to fight armed opposition groups and reclaim control over most of the country
 "Assad left Syria after giving orders for peaceful power handover: Russia")
Russia's FM Lavrov signals readiness to use any means in Ukraine conflict
Lavrov said Ukraine had lost the opportunity to maintain its territorial integrity by twice rejecting proposals for a deal, once before full-scale war began and then in talks in April 2022 in Turkey
 "Russia's FM Lavrov signals readiness to use any means in Ukraine conflict")
Putin lauds Modi's 'India First' policy, says Russia will 'Make in India'
Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses Russia's readiness to establish manufacturing operations in India, describing investments in the country as profitable
 "Putin lauds Modi's 'India First' policy, says Russia will 'Make in India'")
US continues to exploit other economies for their benefit: Vladimir Putin
Addressing the VTB Investment Forum in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin said that the opponents of the US did a lot to undermine the fundamental basis of dollar as their international reserve currency
 "US continues to exploit other economies for their benefit: Vladimir Putin")
Putin praises India's support for SMEs through 'Make In India' initiative
Addressing the VTB Investment Forum in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin drew similarities between Russia's import substitution program to India's "Make in India" initiative
 "Putin praises India's support for SMEs through 'Make In India' initiative")
Putin urges govt, central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation
"It is also necessary to curb inflation, which is currently at a fairly high level," Putin told an international investment conference organised by Russia's second-largest lender VTB in Moscow
 "Putin urges govt, central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation")
Russia sees no grounds for Ukraine talks but mentions peace more frequently
Kyiv, which on Tuesday declared that it would not settle for anything less than NATO membership to guarantee its future security, has also said it will not compromise its territory
 "Russia sees no grounds for Ukraine talks but mentions peace more frequently")
Vladimir Putin to visit India in 2025 following PM Modi's formal invitation
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India in early 2025, following an official invitation from Prime Minister Modi
 "Vladimir Putin to visit India in 2025 following PM Modi's formal invitation")
Putin bets big on war: Russia approves $126 billion defence budget for 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a record $126 billion defence budget for 2025, as the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to strain Russia's economy
President Putin signs off record Russian defence spending Budget for 2025
Around 32.5% of the budget posted on a government website Sunday has been allocated for national defense, amounting to 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion), up from a reported 28.3% this year
 "President Putin signs off record Russian defence spending Budget for 2025")
Russian defence minister visits North Korea for talks to boost ties
Kim Jong Un in recent months has prioritized relations with Russia as he tries to break out of isolation and strengthen his international footing, embracing the idea of a new Cold War
 "Russian defence minister visits North Korea for talks to boost ties")
Desertion a major issue with Ukraine's forces in its war with Russia
Facing every imaginable shortage, tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops, tired and bereft, have walked away from combat and front-line positions to slide into anonymity
 "Desertion a major issue with Ukraine's forces in its war with Russia")
Putin says Trump can stop the Ukraine war, raises concerns about his safety
The Russian President also criticised the Biden administration's recent support for Ukraine, suggesting it could be part of a strategy to strain relations between the US and Russia
