Week after PM Modi-Putin meet, US reaffirms India as 'strategic' ally
At a press briefing, Pentagon press secretary Major General Pat Ryder reaffirmed India as the "strategic" ally of the US. His remarks came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Russia visit, wherein he met President Vladimir Putin. Key Points
India TodayRussia, North Korea will help each other if attacked: Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a deal with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on Wednesday that includes a mutual defence pledge, one of Russia's... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaIn the aftermath of the Moscow concert hall attack, is a harsher era under Putin in the works?
Putin vowed to hunt down the masterminds of the March 22 attack that he linked to Ukraine despite Kyiv's vehement denials and a claim of responsibility by an offshoot of the Islamic State group. He warned ominously that terrorism is a double-edged weapon . Key Points
Economic TimesView: Putin forgot Islamic State thinks he’s part of the West
The recent terrorist attack on Russia highlights the dangers of the new multipolar world we live in. Before the attack, Vladimir Putin dismissed a US warning that Islamists were planning an assault on a large Russian venue, calling it blackmail. However, trust between Moscow and Washington has been weakened since Putin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and his 2014 annexation of Crimea. Key Points
Economic TimesPutin vows retribution for 'barbaric' Moscow attack
Putin vowed retribution for the concert hall attack, arresting all gunmen. A day of national mourning was declared following the incident. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack targeting innocent victims. Key Points
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Modi congratulates Putin on win, ‘expresses support for Ukraine’s sovereignty’ in call with Zelenskyy
India and China are two countries that have sent warm messages to Putin after his fifth reelection. Western governments have condemned the polls as a ‘undemocratic’. Key Points
ThePrintPutin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Vladimir Putin secures fifth term in Russia amid criticism of election fairness and crackdown on opposition. Independent monitoring was limited, and Putin received 87% of the vote with record turnout. Western leaders denounce the election as a sham, while Navalny's widow and supporters protest. Putin dismisses criticism, accusing the West of using the judiciary for political aims. Voting took place over three days, with some arrests reported for disruptive behavior at polling stations. Putin's victory extends his nearly quarter-century rule over Russia. Key Points
Economic TimesPutin wins 'presidential election,' becomes Russia's longest-serving leader
Voting took place in Crimea and 4 other Ukrainian regions partly controlled by Russia. Kyiv regards elections on occupied territory as illegal and void. Key Points
ThePrintPutin warns the West a Russia-NATO conflict is just one step from World War 3
Putin warns of World War Three risk with NATO, criticizes U.S. democracy, and plans buffer zone in Ukraine. Macron hints at ground troop deployment. Tensions rise ahead of Russian election and amid Ukrainian conflict. Key Points
Economic TimesPutin leads Russia election with 88% of vote, show early results
Europe News: Putin, with limited or no opposition, secures 87.9% in the election. Crackdown on political dissent. The election comes just over two years since Puti Key Points
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Putin wins Russian election with 88% of vote: Exit polls
The early result means Putin, who came to power in 1999, looks to have easily won a new six-year term that would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-serving leader for more than 200 years. Putin won 87.8% of the vote, the highest ever result in Russia's post-Soviet history, an exit poll by pollster FOM showed. The Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VCIOM) put Putin on 87%. First official results indicated the polls were accurate. Key Points
Economic TimesRussians crowd polling stations in apparent protest as Vladimir Putin is set to extend his rule
The election was taking place amid attacks within Russia by Ukrainian missiles and drones, which have killed several people. Polls opened Friday in a tightly controlled environment where there are no real alternatives to Putin, little public criticism of him or his war in Ukraine. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia's presidential vote starts final day with accusations of Kyiv sabotage
Russia's presidential election, likely to re-elect Vladimir Putin, faces accusations from Moscow of Ukrainian air attacks aiming to disrupt the vote. Over half of Russian voters have already cast their ballots, with the final day testing opposition strength. Putin accused Kyiv of intensified drone and missile attacks, vowing retaliation. Despite Ukraine's President Zelenskiy not addressing the attacks, tensions persist. The election in parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia is deemed illegal by Kyiv. Putin's opponents, led by Alexei Navalny's supporters, urge a simultaneous Noon Against Putin vote across Russia, aiming to express opposition legally. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia's President Election: Schedule, dates, key candidates, issues explained in 5 points
Russia is heading towards President election and Vladimir Putin is likely to secure another term. We have all details pertaining to Russia's President Election. Key Points
Economic TimesBiden calling Putin a 'crazy SOB' debases the US: Kremlin
In 2021, Biden said he thought Putin a killer. Putin said Biden phoned him later to give an explanation of why he used such words. | World News Key Points
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Navalny’s widow Yulia vows to continue his fight
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday vowed to continue his fight against the Kremlin, while authorities denied his mother access... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRussian President Vladimir Putin plans India trip in 2024, invites PM Modi
Dates for Putin's visit to India have not been finalised but there are plans that the Russian President, who last visited Delhi in December 2021, may undertake a trip following the Presidential polls, sources indicated to ET. Jaishankar informed Putin that the PM is looking forward to his visit to Russia next year. Key Points
Economic TimesReport says Putin aide plotted Wagner boss killing, Russia calls it 'pulp fiction'
Vladimir Putin's aide Nikolai Patrushev plotted the murder of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who rebelled against the Russian President earlier this year, a Wall Street Journal report has stated. Russia has rejected the report, calling it "pulp fiction". Key Points
India TodayVladimir Putin leading Russian soldiers to Capitol Hill stirs storm. What's the 2024 FSB calendar controve
The cover of the calendar depicts Vladimir Putin with bulging muscles, adorned with the symbol used in Russia's conflict with Ukraine. Despite ongoing speculation about Putin's health, including rumors of cancer, the calendar presents him as a robust and benevolent figure. Key Points
Economic TimesPutin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Russia's goals are met
“There will be peace when we will achieve our goals,” Putin said, repeating a frequent Kremlin line. “Victory will be ours.” | World News Key Points
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Often surprised by Modi's tough stance on national security: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged for more use of national currencies in bilateral trade and smoother financial transactions between Russia and India. He cited the Rupee-Ruble trade issue since the Ukraine conflict as a challenge, but the process has improved in recent months. Putin also emphasized the importance of mutual investments in pharmacy, manufacturing, and industry, and praised India's energy purchases from Russia. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia's Vladimir Putin to visit UAE, Saudi Arabia: What's his plan
The visit comes after OPEC , which includes all three countries, agreed last Thursday to voluntary supply cuts totalling about 2.2 million barrels a day. | World News Key Points
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