Vladimir Putin
Putin likely to attend G20 summit
The format of Putin's participation will depend on the global situation, taking into account the sanitary and epidemiological situation in Southeast Asia, the ministry said in a statement, Xinhua news agency reported. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation to the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Thursday and Friday in Indonesia's Bali, the statement added.
Modi, Putin discuss bilateral ties
In particular, the two leaders, in their telephonic conversation, exchanged ideas on how bilateral trade in agricultural goods, fertilisers and pharma products could be encouraged further, it said. The two leaders also discussed global issues, including the state of the international energy and food markets. In the context of the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the Prime Minister reiterated India's long-standing position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy.
It would be 'disgusting' to see Boris Johnson 'naked', says Putin
Speaking during a visit to Turkmenistan, the Russian President also taunted his advisories over their 'lack of machismo' -- when asked about western leaders joking about him at the G7 summit on Sunday. As they sat down for talks amid tensions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Johnson jested that G7 leaders could take their clothes off to "show that we're tougher than Putin".
President Putin suffers from multiple 'grave' illnesses, has less than 2 years to live: Ukrainian intel chief
"Putin doesn't have a long life ahead of him," Budanov was quoted as saying by USA Today reported. Putin's health has been subject to fierce rumour for months, escalating after he was pictured gripping a table during a meeting with defence minister Sergei Shoigu. Earlier this month, the 69-year-old President's legs appeared to buckle during a speech in Moscow, adding to the growing rumours of the Russian leader's health woes.
Russia to supply Iskander-M nuke capable missiles to Belarus: President Putin
"As you and I have agreed upon, you were asking about this, we made a decision. In the coming months, we will supply Belarus with Iskander-M tactical missile systems which, as it is known, can use both ballistic and cruise missiles both in the standard and nuclear modifications," TASS News Agency quoted Putin as saying to Lukashenko on Saturday during a televised meeting in St Petersburg. He also proposed to instruct Russian and Belarusian Defence Ministers and Chiefs of Staff to work through all the details related to this issue.
Russia will use nuke weapons to defend sovereignty: Putin
He made the remarks on Friday while addressing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. When asked to comment on the West's allegations about the threat of a nuclear war and a Third World War, the President said: "Where does it come from? From their own statements. Now and then irresponsible politicians would blurt out something like that, even high-ranking politicians...
President Putin signs law on non-compliance with ECHR decisions
In accordance with the law, Russia will not abide by the ECHR rulings adopted after March 15, when the country announced its exit from the Council of Europe, Xinhua news agency quoted the Kremlin as saying. Besides, compensations assessed by the ECHR will be made only in rubles and transferred only to accounts in Russian banks.
Kim Jong-un extends full support to President Putin amid Ukraine war
The Russian people have "achieved great successes in accomplishing the just cause of defending the dignity and security of their country, while braving all sorts of challenges and hardships", Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) quoted Kim as saying in a message to Putin on the occasion of Russia Day. "The Korean people extend full support and encouragement to them."
Zelensky imposes sanctions on Putin, other top Russian officials
The decree signed on Thursday came in approval of a decision taken by the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, reports Ukrayinska Pravda. The sanctions list comprise a total of 35 Russian figures, and some of the important ones include Secretary of Russia's Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
As US and UK deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine, Putin warns of destroying facilities not targeted so far
President Putin said that the delivery of long-range missiles by the United States and some other countries is meant to replenish the losses of Ukrainian military equipment. In an interview to state-owned Russian television channel Russia-1 aired on Sunday, the Russian President said that the sole aim of flooding Ukraine with military supplies is to prolong the armed confrontation.
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