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May 13, 2026 9:17 AM

Kremlin, Trump say Ukraine war nearly over after Zelenskiy casts doubt

The Kremlin repeated Russian President Vladimir Putin's assertion that the war in Ukraine was almost over on Tuesday and U.S. President Donald Trump said the war's conclusion was "very close," perspectives not shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said Moscow had no intention of ending it. "I think that the matter is coming to an end," Putin told reporters on Saturday. Asked to comment on Putin's remarks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that a certain amount of...

January 30, 2026 12:37 PM

Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to refrain from firing on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week because of cold winter weather. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he thanked Washington for the initiative, which he described as halting Russian strikes on energy targets, which have left hundreds of apartments in Kyiv without power during freezing weather. There was no immediate comment from Moscow, which had earlier issued...

January 4, 2026 12:50 PM

Trump says he’s ‘not thrilled’ with Putin over war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was frustrated with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the continued war in Ukraine, repeating that he had initially believed that ending the war would be easy. "I'm not thrilled with Putin. He's killing too many people," Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, during a press conference to discuss the overnight U.S. military operation in Venezuela and capture of its President Nicolas Maduro. Trump said he did not ...

December 30, 2025 3:01 PM

PM Modi expresses concern over targeting of Russian President Putin’s residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over reports claiming that the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod Region was targeted in a drone attack, and stressed that diplomatic efforts remain the most viable path to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a post on X, the Prime Minister urged all parties to avoid actions that could undermine ongoing peace initiatives. “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President...

December 7, 2025 5:53 PM

India and Russia rewrite global trade as PM Modi, Putin push for three economic connectivity projects

While the West lectures New Delhi and Moscow on partnerships, the two capitals just signed the future in ink and steel. On 4 and 5 December in India, President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not just exchange pleasantries; they accelerated three strategic corridors that together shave more than 16,000 kilometres and up to 40 days off the journey between Indian factories and Russian resources. PM Modi and Putin agreed to turbo-charge the International North-South Transport ...

December 5, 2025 5:27 PM

Amidst global challenges, India-Russia friendship remained steadfast like a pole star: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, praised his visionary leadership for strengthening India-Russia relations. PM Modi said that the India-Russia relationship had remained stable through global challenges and that mutual trust had helped both countries strengthen long-standing cooperation. He thanked President Putin for his role in developing the partnership over the past two decades. He made the remarks on Friday after the 23rd India-Russia...

December 5, 2025 5:01 PM

23rd India-Russia annual summit: PM Modi, President Putin hold talks at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks at Hyderabad House during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Both leaders discussed all aspects of India-Russia relations which are deep-rooted and multifaceted. They reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia. They also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. The l...

December 5, 2025 12:34 PM

From Moscow to Rajghat: President Putin honours Mahatma Gandhi ahead of India-Russia Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Friday, shortly after receiving a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Putin laid a wreath, offered floral tributes at the memorial to the Father of the Nation, and signed the visitors’ book. He was accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh during the visit. Putin is in India for a two-day State visit, his first in four years, at the invitation ...

December 5, 2025 5:08 PM

Putin receives ceremonial welcome, Tri-Services Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Russian President Vladimir Putin received a ceremonial welcome and tri-services Guard of Honour at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. He was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the national anthems of both countries were played, Putin inspected the Guard of Honour. The Russian President is on a two-day State visit to India at the invitation of PM Modi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Delhi LG V. K. Saxena, Chief of Defence Staff Gen...

December 5, 2025 9:56 AM

We see a friendly country in India: Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin

Russian chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin on Friday expressed confidence in the growing warmth between New Delhi and Moscow, describing India as a “friendly country” and a key partner for future collaborations. His remarks came as Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a two-day state visit. Speaking in Delhi, Karjakin said, “I hope our relationship will grow. We see a friendly country in India. We hope we’ll have a lot of projects here and maybe also in chess.” Karjak...