PM Modi to Skip Russia's May 9 Victory Day Parade Amid Rising Tensions
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​​​​​​​Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated, "The leader of India won't come… India will be represented, not at the level of the leaders."
Trump Urges Putin to 'STOP!' After Deadly Kyiv Attack Amid Peace Talks
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In an unusual public rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump implored, "Vladimir, STOP!" on Truth Social, condemning the attacks as "not necessary" and inopportune. Trump made no comment, however, as to whether any further action would be taken against Russia.
Russia doubles defence production, Says Vladimir Putin
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​​​​​​​Russia's ordnance production, as well as communications, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare systems, he added, had grown by more than two-fold. He further emphasized the provision of over 4,000 armored vehicles and 180 combat helicopters and planes to the troops.
Putin Expresses Willingness for Direct Peace Talks with Ukraine for the First Time in Years
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In another development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv would be sending a delegation to London this Wednesday to meet with U.S. and other Western representatives. This meeting comes after a Paris summit last week where U.S. and European leaders met to discuss possible means of ending the conflict.
Putin Declares Unexpected 'Easter Truce,' Halts Russian Attacks on Ukraine Until Monday
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Putin mentioned "humanitarian considerations" as the motivation behind this temporary ceasefire and urged Ukraine to respond in kind. He framed the move as a test of Kyiv's commitment to seeking peace, addressing pointedly the present government as a "regime."
US Could Recognize Russian Hold on Crimea in Potential Ukraine Peace Deal
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This possible change reflects an increasing eagerness on the part of President Donald Trump to achieve a ceasefire deal. Both Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled on Friday that the administration is poised to back away from its mediation efforts if there's no quick progress in negotiations.
Trump 'Angry' at Putin, Warns of Additional Tariffs on Russian Oil
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In an interview with NBC on Sunday, Trump stated, "If Russia and I can't make a deal on ending the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I believe it was Russian's fault – which it may not be – but if I believe it was Russia's fault, I am going to put secondary tariffs on all oil coming out of Russia."
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