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Putin hails New Delhi as 'reliable partner'; blasts West over 'detrimental' interference in India-Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia aims to expand its strong relationship with India. He believes US pressure on India to reduce cooperation with Russia is counterproductive. Putin praised India's economic growth and independent foreign policy. He expressed confidence in increasing bilateral trade. Russia sees India as a reliable partner…

The Economic Times

'I am proposing a meeting': Zelenskyy seeks direct talks with Putin, suggests neutral venue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directly appealed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a meeting to resolve key issues, proposing negotiations in a neutral country. Zelenskyy also called for the return of Ukrainian civilians and children, while accusing Russia of preparing for a prolonged conflict and seeking to destabilize neighboring…

The Times of India

Zelensky calls for Putin peace talks in new open letter: ‘It’s leaders who resolve the key issues’

The letter was the first public message Zelensky has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022

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In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire

KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences amid a spate of Ukrainian attacks.

Bangkok Post

Zelensky issues Putin warning as he proposes peace meeting: ‘When Russia grows tired, change comes’

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The Independent UK

Putin sticks to hardline stance on war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.

AAP

‘Ready to make a deal’: Putin says Russia open to ending Ukraine war 'peacefully', sets rider

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia remains willing to reach a peaceful settlement with Ukraine but insisted Kyiv must accept battlefield realities and make concessions. He claimed Russian forces continue to gain territory and that Ukraine faces severe manpower shortages. His remarks came amid escalating long-range drone attacks by both…

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Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country

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‘Useless to try to pressurise PM Modi’: Putin says India-US ties won’t affect Russia ties, praises economic growth

Russian President Putin reassured that India's growing US ties won't harm its long-standing relationship with Russia. He dismissed attempts to pressure New Delhi, highlighting India's robust economic growth and predicting a significant expansion in bilateral trade, aiming for $100 billion in the coming years. Putin expressed confidence in continued strong…

The Times of India

'US trying to pressure India… but it will resist such efforts': Putin backs New Delhi, eyes $100 billion trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly endorsed India's autonomous approach to foreign affairs, expressing his belief that India will remain unyielding to U.S. pressures regarding its connection with Russia.

The Economic Times

Zelenskyy’s honouring of wartime nationalists is straining Ukraine’s alliance with Poland

When Canada’s House of Commons gave Yaroslav Hunka two standing ovations on Sept. 22, 2023, House Speaker Anthony Rota introduced the 98-year-old as “a Ukrainian hero, a Canadian hero” who “fought for Ukrainian independence against the Russians.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Ottawa that day as an official guest…

The Conversation

EU backs Pashinyan on the eve of Armenia's defining elections

The EU endorsed Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan and announced a support package to counter Russian sanctions, just days before Armenia’s historic elections. Meanwhile, Pashinyan said he would go to Moscow after the vote and proclaimed that "abandoning Karabakh was my greatest service to Armenia".

Euronews

Qualifier Chwalinska powers into French Open final

Polish outsider Maja Chwalinska could become only the second qualifier to win a grand slam title when she takes on Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's final.

AAP

Andreeva dismantles nervous Kostyuk amid tense backdrop of Russia-Ukraine war

Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open final with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Martya Kostyuk in the most high profile encounter between a Russian and Ukrainian player since war broke out

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Andreeva races past error-prone Kostyuk to reach French Open final

Mirra Andreeva beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk in straight sets at the French Open on Thursday to reach her first Grand Slam final. The 19-year-old from Russia drew on her defeat against the same opponent at the Madrid Open earlier this year to deliver a tactical masterclass at Roland Garros,…

Euronews

'No more shopping weekends': 11 European countries seek tougher Russian visa rules

Eleven European countries are pressing for tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, arguing that holiday travel while the war in Ukraine continues undermines EU solidarity, weakens pressure on Moscow and creates potential security risks.

The Conversation

Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

The Conversation

Ukraine war: air campaign intensifies as Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone and missile attacks

Over the past month, there has been a notable increase in the intensity of the air war in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Strikes in mid- and late-May and early June have been characterised by significantly larger numbers of drones and missiles deployed by Russia in single attacks, leading to more…

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Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

Ukraine is set to make the Swedish Gripen fighter jet the backbone of its air force, acquiring 20 new Gripen E models and 16 older donated ones. This marks the jet's first real combat test against Russia, designed for rugged operations and dispersed landings, offering a cost-effective alternative to the…

The Economic Times

Putin faces rival visions of war and peace at Russia's 'Davos'

Russia's future is debated at a key investment forum amidst the Ukraine war. Some leaders push for continued global confrontation with the West. Others highlight economic gains from ending the conflict. President Putin balances these rival factions. The nation faces a choice between prolonged war and economic revival.

The Conversation

The US and Europe are diverging on how to deal with Belarus — and that could benefit Putin’s loyal ally

When it comes to relations with Belarus, the Trump administration has been pursuing a dual approach of late.

International Business Times UK

Fury Boils Over Among Russia's Elite as Putin Pushes Ukraine War Into Its Fifth Year

Influential Russian figures are increasingly questioning the Kremlin's Ukraine war strategy, highlighting internal divisions and calls for a pragmatic approach amid ongoing military escalation.

The Independent UK

French Open LIVE: Chwalinska becomes first qualifier into grand slam final since Raducanu with stunning win

Mirra Andreeva, 19, will play in her first grand slam final against qualifier Maja Chwalinska

France 24

Exiled for an anti-war drawing: A Russian family punished for dissent

It is the moving story of a Russian father and daughter who opposed Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. It all began in March 2022, when 12-year-old Maria drew an anti-war picture at school in response to the invasion launched a month earlier. She was immediately reported by those around her,…

Euronews

'It's not happening': EU loses hope in maritime services ban for Russian tankers

The EU is stuck with a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the silence of G7 allies and the opposition of Greece and Malta have made any policy shift virtually impossible.

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