Putin tells Netanyahu issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme must be solved through diplomacy Russian President Vladimir Putin, in separate telephone conversations on Friday, told Iran’s president that Moscow... Published 13 Jun, 2025 11:21pm
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World Putin says Ukraine wants ceasefire to rearm and mobilise MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday appeared to rule out a full ceasefire in Ukraine, saying that... Published 04 Jun, 2025 08:12pm
World Zelenskyy says Russian ceasefire memorandum is an ‘ultimatum’ KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday said that Russia was giving Ukraine an ultimatum at peace... Published 04 Jun, 2025 07:03pm
World Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over participation in June 2 peace talks KYIV: Ukraine on Friday resisted pressure from Moscow and Washington to commit itself to attending another round of... Published 30 May, 2025 11:58pm
World US and Russia clash in public as the Ukraine war heats up MOSCOW/KYIV: The United States and Russia quarrelled in public on Wednesday over the intensifying Ukraine war after... Published 28 May, 2025 04:35pm
World Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ in new jab at Russian leader WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin Tuesday that he was “playing with fire,” in a fresh jab... Published 27 May, 2025 10:56pm
World Putin says he wants boost to Russian arms exports MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia needs to strengthen its position in the global arms... Published 23 May, 2025 09:34pm
World Vladimir Putin visits Kursk region for first time since ejecting Ukrainian forces MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces... Published 21 May, 2025 12:31pm
World Rubio says Trump has offered no ‘concession’ to Putin WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted Tuesday that President Donald Trump had offered no... Published 20 May, 2025 10:55pm
World Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to immediate ceasefire talks, Kremlin offers no timeframe WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV: Donald Trump said after his call on Monday with President Vladimir Putin that Russia and... Published 20 May, 2025 08:22am
World Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on possible peace accord MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a call with US President Donald Trump on Monday, said that Moscow ... Published 20 May, 2025 05:58am
World After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ‘immediate’ talks on ceasefire Kyiv says ready for ceasefire now while Moscow says conditions must be met first Published 19 May, 2025 10:56pm
World Rubio spoke with Russian counterpart ahead of Trump-Putin call, US says ROME: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with each other on... Published 17 May, 2025 09:21pm
World Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskyy on Monday WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on... Published 17 May, 2025 09:18pm
World Russia and Ukraine to hold first direct peace talks in over three years ISTANBUL: Russian and Ukrainian negotiators will meet in Istanbul on Friday for their first peace talks in more than... Published 16 May, 2025 01:29pm
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World Time ‘to put pressure on Putin’: UK defence minister BERLIN: UK defence minister John Healey said on Thursday that Ukraine’s allies “need to act” and “put pressure on... Published 15 May, 2025 09:23pm
World Trump says ‘possibility’ he will go to Turkey talks if Putin does ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there was a possibility he would head to Turkey... Published 14 May, 2025 11:50pm
World Putin ‘doesn’t dare’ meet Zelenskyy in Istanbul: EU’s Kallas COPENHAGEN: The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Tuesday she didn’t think Russian President Vladimir... Published 13 May, 2025 07:09pm
World Trump’s offer to join Russia-Ukraine peace talks triggers flurry of diplomacy MOSCOW/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s offer to join proposed Ukraine-Russia peace talks triggered a flurry... Published 13 May, 2025 12:14pm
World Trump starts Gulf visit seeking big economic deals RIYADH: US President Donald Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning to kick off a four-day swing... Published 13 May, 2025 11:45am
World Kremlin rejects Europe’s ‘ultimatums’ for truce with Ukraine KYIV: The Kremlin said Monday it would not accept “ultimatums” set by European leaders to enter a ceasefire with... Published 13 May, 2025 06:15am
World Iran is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit, Tehran says MOSCOW: Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh... Published 12 May, 2025 05:39pm
World Russia launches 108 drones overnight after Ukraine, EU demand ceasefire, Kyiv says Russia launched 108 drones across Ukraine overnight and struck a civilian freight train, injuring its driver,... Published 12 May, 2025 12:09pm
World Zelenskiy says: I am ready to meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday he would be ready to meet Vladimir Putin for talks in... Published 11 May, 2025 10:43pm
World Russia launches air attack on Kyiv, city’s mayor says Ukraine’s air defence units were trying to repel a Russian air attack on Kyiv, the city’s mayor said, after... Published 11 May, 2025 12:03pm
World Vladimir Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Turkey that he... Published 11 May, 2025 10:44am
World North Korea’s Kim visits Russian embassy as his generals meet Putin SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare visit to Russia’s embassy in Pyongyang with his daughter on... Published 09 May, 2025 04:35pm
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