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Putin vows truce if Ukraine exits Moscow-occupied areas and drops NATO bid

June 14, 2024 admin

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. | Photo Credit: AFP Russian President Vladimir Putin promised on June 14 to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Such a deal appears a nonstarter for Kyiv, which…

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‘Nothing new’: NATO chief dismisses Russian warnings of escalation after key members lift arms restrictions

May 31, 2024 admin

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. File | Photo Credit: Reuters NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on May 31 dismissed warnings by Russian President Vladimir Putin that allowing Kyiv to use Western weapons for strikes inside Russian territory might lead to an escalation. Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Prague, Mr. Stoltenberg said…

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Vladimir Putin Signs Decree To Allow Confiscation Of US Property

May 23, 2024 admin

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the seizure of US properties in response to the US’s potential confiscation of Russian assets. According to the decree, the Russian Central Bank and Russian entities will have the right to seek legal redress in court in case of the unlawful seizure of properties by the…

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“Osama Bin Lager” Beer Goes Viral In UK, Forces Brewery To Shut Website

May 23, 2024 admin

The co-owner said that people laugh when they see the names of the drinks. A beer named after Osama bin Laden, one of the world’s most notorious terrorist leaders, was sold out after it went viral on social media. The excessive demand forced Mitchell Brewing Co. employees to momentarily disconnect phones and shut down their…

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Putin says gas output rose over four months, oil declined due to OPEC+ accords

May 20, 2024 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin said on May 20 that Russian gas output rose by 8% in the first four months of the year to 246.4 bcm. Mr. Putin, addressing a televised meeting of senior officials devoted to energy issues, also said Russian oil output had declined…

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Andrei Belousov | Putin’s war manager

May 18, 2024 admin

Andrei Belousov | Photo Credit: Illustration: R. Rajesh Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as Russian President for a fifth time has spawned a slew of political moves in the country. Andrei Belousov was made Defence Minister, replacing Sergei Shoigu, who was sent away to head the National Security Council — a position held by Mr. Putin’s key…

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White House Jokes About Vladimit Putin, Xi Jinping Meeting

May 17, 2024 admin

Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday on his first trip abroad since his March re-election. Washington: The White House said Friday that it had not seen any surprising advance in relations between China and Russia despite Vladimir Putin exchanging a hug with Xi Jinping on a visit to Beijing. “Exchanging hugs? Well, that’s nice for them,” National…

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Ukraine says Russian advance pushing ahead as Putin blames Kyiv

May 17, 2024 admin

Foreign journalists report from an observation point while smoke rises after a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Russian forces were pressing ahead on Friday with their offensive in north-east Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin said there were no current plans to occupy Kharkiv city, the regional capital….

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Russia President Vladimir Putin Arrives In China Seeking Greater Support For War Effort

May 15, 2024 admin

This is Putin’s first trip abroad since his March re-election. Beijing: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China on Thursday to meet with counterpart Xi Jinping as he seeks greater support from Beijing for his war effort in Ukraine and his isolated economy. This is Putin’s first trip abroad since his March re-election and the…

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Russian president Putin to make a state visit to China this week

May 14, 2024 admin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. File. | Photo Credit: AP Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on May 14. Mr. Putin will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping during his visit starting on Thursday, it said. The Kremlin…

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