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U.S. rebukes Vietnam ahead of expected visit by Russia’s Vladimir Putin

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U.S. rebukes Vietnam ahead of expected visit by Russia’s Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Vietnam on June 19 and 20, after repeated invitations from Vietnamese leaders. | Photo Credit: AP The United States criticised Vietnam for having invited Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to Hanoi, the U.S. embassy in Hanoi said ahead of an expected state visit this week. Mr. Putin is…

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Putin Appoints His Ex Bodyguard As Head Of Russia’s State Council

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Putin Appoints His Ex Bodyguard As Head Of Russia’s State Council

Tula Governor Alexei Dyumin has long been the subject of speculation among Moscow’s political elite Moscow: The Kremlin said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin had appointed Alexei Dyumin, an aide and former bodyguard, as secretary of the State Council, an advisory body to the Russian head of state. After being re-elected for another six-year…

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Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West

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Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter West

Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario – defence ministry. File Picture | Photo Credit: AP Russia on May 6 said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials. The defence ministry said the…

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U.S. intelligence believes Putin probably didn’t order Navalny to be killed: Report

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U.S. intelligence believes Putin probably didn’t order Navalny to be killed: Report

People lay flowers at the grave of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny following his funeral at the Borisovskoye cemetery in Moscow, Russia, March 1, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn’t order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February, the…

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Putin Pained By Moscow Attack, Even If It’s Not Visible, Says Kremlin

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Putin Pained By Moscow Attack, Even If It’s Not Visible, Says Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov said that Putin was dealing with the tragedy in his own way. (File) Moscow, Russia: The Kremlin said Saturday that President Vladimir Putin was still pained by last week’s massacre at a Moscow concert hall, even if this was not outwardly visible. More than one week after gunmen entered Crocus City Hall on…

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s Foreign Minister arrived in New Delhi on March 28 for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War-era. Dmytro Kuleba will meet with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on March 29,…

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Putin wants to blame Ukraine for Moscow attack: Zelensky

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Putin wants to blame Ukraine for Moscow attack: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. File | Photo Credit: AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday accused Russia’s Vladimir Putin of seeking to “shift the blame” onto Kyiv for the Moscow concert hall attack that killed 133 people. “What happened yesterday in Moscow is obvious: Mr. Putin and the other scum are just trying to blame…

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Putin Calls Moscow Concert Hall Attack “Barbaric Terrorist Act”

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Putin Calls Moscow Concert Hall Attack “Barbaric Terrorist Act”

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called an attack on a concert hall that killed more than 100 a “barbaric terrorist act” and announced a day of national mourning. In a televised address to the nation, Putin said: “I am speaking to you today in connection with the bloody, barbaric terrorist act, the victims of…

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Putin Addresses Red Square Crowd After Election Win Blasted By West

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Putin Addresses Red Square Crowd After Election Win Blasted By West

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin hailed the “return” to Russia of annexed Ukrainian territories on Monday at a concert on Red Square after winning an election blasted as illegitimate by Western powers. The ex-spy won over 87 percent of the vote in a three-day ballot which included voting in parts of Ukraine held by Russian forces….

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US On Russia Election Won By Putin

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US On Russia Election Won By Putin

Washington: The United States on Monday denounced Russia’s election as “undemocratic” and said it will not congratulate President Vladimir Putin, who was declared winner by a sweeping margin. Asked about Putin’s reelection, State Department spokesman Vedant Patel responded sarcastically, “I was on the edge of my seat. It was such a nail-biter.” “This was an…

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