Contents tagged with Putin
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Putin calls Ukraine nuclear weapons claims a 'provocation,' warns of Russian response
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed discussions about Ukraine potentially developing nuclear weapons as a "provocation" and warned that any movement in this direction would lead to a "response." Speaking at a meeting with BRICS member state media representatives, Russian media reported on Friday, October 18.
"This is yet another provocation. Creating a nuclear weapon in today's world is not complicated. I'm not sure if Ukraine can currently achieve this; it's not so simple for the …
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Putin expresses openness to peace talks while declaring confidence in Russian victory over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Saudi Arabia could serve as a "comfortable venue" for negotiations amidst the ongoing conflict. Speaking on October 18 with BRICS journalists ahead of the bloc's summit in Kazan, the Russian President emphasized that any peace talks with Ukraine should be based on the Istanbul agreements.
Putin reiterated that the Russian Federation remains open to negotiations aimed at peaceful conflict resolution but stressed Moscow's preparedness for an …
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Putin concedes defeat in attempt to dethrone U.S. dollar with BRICS single currency
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conceded the failure of Russia's ambitious project aimed at challenging the dominance of the dollar as the primary global currency. The grand promises to establish the so-called "BRICS single currency" have fizzled out, and the idea is no longer on the table. Back in 2022, Russia announced plans to create a unified BRICS currency, with pledges to back it with land and rare earth metals to make it more attractive than the dollar.
However, it appears that …
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German Foreign Minister: Putin unwilling to discuss peace in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no readiness to discuss mediation on Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The statement comes ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Berlin, slated for Friday, October 11. Baerbock emphasized, "Ukraine is ready to establish a just peace,” highlighting the contrast in approaches to dialogue.
Speaking alongside Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár, Baerbock criticized …
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Serbian President Vučić marks Putin's birthday by supporting Ukraine and condemning Russian aggression
In a striking political move, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić marked Russian President Vladimir Putin's birthday by distancing himself further from the Kremlin. The Serbian leader endorsed a communiqué from the "Ukraine - Southeast Europe" summit, which condemned Russia's military aggression. Vučić's political shift comes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, as he emphasizes his disengagement from Putin's regime. According to The Moscow Times, Vučić had no contact with Putin, not …
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Putin's 72nd birthday: sparse greetings highlight shift in global alliances
In a repeat of last year, leaders of the BRICS nations did not extend birthday wishes to Vladimir Putin. Notably this year, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Russian president received the fewest birthday greetings from foreign heads of state. Among world leaders, only Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a phone call to Putin, while others opted for sending telegrams, reported on Monday, October 7th, by the news outlet Agentstvo, …
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Putin abandons beloved Sochi residence over drone attack fears
Russian president Vladimir Putin has reportedly stopped visiting his favored residence, "Bocharov Ruchey" in Sochi, fearing a potential Ukrainian drone attack, reports Proekt.
Proekt discloses that prior to launching his full-scale war against Ukraine, Putin spent about one month annually at "Bocharov Ruchey," primarily during the "velvet season" in the fall. It was a tradition for him to celebrate the birthday of former gymnast Alina Kabaeva, mother of his two sons, at this location on May 12. …
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Germany's Scholz set to call Putin ahead of G20 Summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to reach out to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time in nearly two years. This anticipated phone call, which could take place as early as next month, is poised to occur ahead of the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil in November, reports Die Zeit, citing sources within the German government.
Although no formal request for the conversation has been submitted yet, government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit mentioned that Scholz is open to the …
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Russia to draft 133,000 for military service amid escalating Ukraine conflict
Starting October 1 through December 31, 2024, Russia will draft 133,000 individuals into military service as per a presidential decree issued by Vladimir Putin. The decree was published on Monday, September 30, on the official legal information portal.
The conscription mandate targets Russian citizens aged 18 to 30, who are not in the reserves and are eligible for draft, the document specifies. Concurrently, soldiers, sailors, sergeants, and warrant officers who have completed their mandatory …
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Kremlin: Russian Defense Ministry to set conditions for nuclear weapons use
In a recent development, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Sunday, September 29, that it will be the Russian Ministry of Defense that determines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, in line with the updated nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation. Peskov made these remarks during an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a correspondent for the "Russia 1" TV channel.
Peskov said, responding to questions by the journalist about whether some of President Putin's outlined conditions …