Contents tagged with Putin
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Russia's diplomatic blunders: downing of Azerbaijani passenger plane deepens Kremlin's isolation
In a striking example of the Kremlin's unfolding foreign policy, Russia finds itself increasingly surrounded by hostile states, even alienating those who once sought dialogue.
The self-styled "grand" strategy continues to baffle observers, as nations that were once neutral or friendly turn away, driven by its own diplomatic blunders. The latest episode sees a dramatic downturn in relations with Azerbaijan. President Ilham Aliyev, demanding acknowledgment and apologies for a downed Azerbaijani …
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Switzerland seeks to facilitate Trump-Putin peace talks amidst legal and political hurdles
Switzerland is reportedly organizing a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to end the war, circumventing the arrest warrant. Both the Swiss President and the Foreign Ministry of Switzerland announced in January their attempts to achieve peace through negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
The Swiss government has been regularly informing politicians from the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine about its willingness to host discussions on ending the war. The latest suggestion …
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President Aliyev accuses Russia of downing Azerbaijan Airlines plane, demands justice
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev attributed the tragic crash of an Embraer 190 aircraft belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to actions by Russian representatives. Aliyev's remarks came amid rising tensions and calls for accountability and justice for the victims involved.
“It is as clear as day that the plane was brought down by electronic warfare measures. Additionally, we know the aircraft was targeted by ground fire,” Aliyev declared during a meeting with the families of the deceased …
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Putin and Aliyev hold urgent talks amid rising tensions over Azerbaijan Airlines crash
In a critical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a second call in two days to Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev to discuss the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet. Following Aliyev's strong statement accusing Russia of obscuring the true cause of the crash on the Baku to Grozny flight, Putin urgently called Aliyev. As reported by the Azerbaijani president's press service, the Kremlin initiated the conversation. The discussion reportedly focused on the ongoing …
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Azerbaijan demands apology and compensation from Russia for downed civilian aircraft
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has voiced his frustration over Russia's alleged attempts to cover up the downing of a civilian aircraft near Grozny, as reported by Trend.
Aliyev is demanding apologies and compensation from Russia, stating that the Russian side pushed theories involving an oxygen tank explosion on board and bird strikes to divert attention from the incident.
According to Azerbaijan, the aircraft, which crashed in Aktau, was hit from the ground near Grozny and was also …
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Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán faces backlash for calling Putin a 'fair partner'
In a recent interview with journalists, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sparked controversy by referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "fair partner." This statement, according to Magyar Nemzet, highlights Orbán’s pride in maintaining a friendship with a leader who has faced global condemnation for waging wars against neighboring countries, resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives. Orbán openly embraces his alliance with Putin, emphasizing the benefits …
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Trump's push for Ukraine ceasefire hits Moscow roadblock: peace plans face uncertain path
President-elect Donald Trump has made the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine a top priority. However, Moscow remains hesitant, signaling no "real impulses" towards negotiation. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, indicated that there are currently no substantial reasons to organize a meeting between Putin and Trump.
"There have been no real impulses so far," Peskov responded when asked about the possibility of a meeting before Trump's inauguration.
Yet, Putin has …
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Slovak PM Fico criticizes Ukrainian policy during Moscow visit, warns of risks to energy supply
In a surprising diplomatic maneuver, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his way to Moscow, ostensibly to discuss the ongoing situation concerning Ukraine. This move comes even as President-elect Donald Trump claims Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks a meeting with him over Ukraine-related negotiations.
However, while the American leader focuses on peace negotiations, Fico appears primarily concerned with securing Slovakia's gas supplies and negotiating prices rather than ending …
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Putin's strategic gamble: persuading Trump to abandon support for Ukraine amid ‘Oreshnik’ missile threats
During his annual year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated his readiness to engage in ongoing talks with former President Donald Trump, yet made no mention of intent to cease the so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine. As the world turns its attention to 2025, speculation arises over the Kremlin’s strategy regarding Ukraine and the West, particularly the U.S.
For the second consecutive year, Putin merged his press conference with the “Direct Line” session, …
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Zelensky criticizes Putin with expletive, sparking diplomatic debate amid ongoing tensions with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sternly criticized Vladimir Putin, going as far as using an expletive against the Russian leader in response to comments about the "Oreshnik" missile. Zelensky's remarks came after Putin's statement suggesting a "technological duel of the 21st century" due to the alleged undetectable nature of the missile.
Zelensky's colorful language, used on social media, was deemed relatable by Ukrainians according to political analyst Igor Reiterovych.
He …
