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Is That Vladimir Putin?

Is That Vladimir Putin?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of the country, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.

UK sanctions Putin's ex-wife, alleged girlfriend

UK sanctions Putin's ex-wife, alleged girlfriend

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Lyudmila Ocheretnaya, the former First Lady of the Russian Federation, is on the list of sanctions for benefiting from preferential business relationships with state-owned entities since her divorce from Putin in 2014.

'Gorbachev was an idealist; Putin is a realist'

'Gorbachev was an idealist; Putin is a realist'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'There is only one common feature between Gorbachev and Putin.' 'They are both patriots, and both try to save Russia and make it great.' 'But in very, very, different ways.'

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Days after abandoned coup attempt in Russia, Putin's stern warning

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

In a televised address to the nation on Monday, Putin said that since the start of the events, steps were taken on his orders to avoid large-scale bloodshed, as he thanked the Russians for endurance and support.

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Putin's invasion of Ukraine a test for the ages: Biden

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

"I spoke from this chamber one year ago, just days after Vladimir Putin unleashed his brutal war against Ukraine. A murderous assault, evoking images of the death and destruction Europe suffered in World War II," Biden said in his address to a Joint Session of the US Congress on Tuesday night.

Miracle how Trump didn't hit Zelenskyy: Russia on White House spat

Miracle how Trump didn't hit Zelenskyy: Russia on White House spat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Russian officials and state media on Saturday celebrated United States President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodomyr Zelensky's unprecedented clash at the White House.

Anti-War Protests Hits Putin's Russia

Anti-War Protests Hits Putin's Russia

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

On Wednesday, September 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 'partial mobilisation' of some 300,000 reservists with immediate effect in the wake of setbacks suffered by the Russian military in its raging conflict with Ukraine.

When Putin Took A Bath In Blood

When Putin Took A Bath In Blood

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Glimpses of political satire floats at the Rosenmontag carnival in Duesseldorf, Germany.

US media praises Modi for 'rebuking' Putin over Ukraine war

US media praises Modi for 'rebuking' Putin over Ukraine war

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.

UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US

UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported.

Xi meets Putin, raises concerns over war in Ukraine

Xi meets Putin, raises concerns over war in Ukraine

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

In what is seen as the first sign of China's exasperation over Russia's Ukraine war, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday raised 'questions and concerns' over the conflict in his meeting in Samarkand with Russian President Vladimir Putin who thanked Beijing for its 'balanced position' on the crisis.

SCO should stage major sporting event, says Putin

SCO should stage major sporting event, says Putin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin told a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Friday that the group should consider staging its own major sporting competition.

Putin's alleged girlfriend faces EU sanctions: Report

Putin's alleged girlfriend faces EU sanctions: Report

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Alina Kabaeva was first linked to Putin more than a decade ago, while she was a medal-winning gymnast.

Xi, Putin to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by Modi

Xi, Putin to attend virtual SCO meet hosted by Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

It will be Putin's first participation in a multilateral summit after a mercenary group launched a short-lived armed rebellion last week that rocked Moscow.

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global catastrophe'.

Zelenskyy Sends Putin A Message

Zelenskyy Sends Putin A Message

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first trip to Ukraine's war-torn southern frontline cities, Mykolaiv and Odesa on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Modi dials Putin, reiterates India's position on Ukraine

Modi dials Putin, reiterates India's position on Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday during which he reiterated India's long-standing position on the Ukraine situation, favouring dialogue and diplomacy.

What Does Putin's Face Tell Us?

What Does Putin's Face Tell Us?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Glimpses of Vladmir Putin's face at his media interaction with French President Emmanuel Macron in Moscow on Monday, February 7, 2022.

In Putin and Russia, Xi sees counterweight to US, Nato influence: White House

In Putin and Russia, Xi sees counterweight to US, Nato influence: White House

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The statement by John Kirby, national security council coordinator for strategic communications at the White House, came as Putin hosted the Chinese leader.

'India will look into hurting the Pakistani army's interest'

'India will look into hurting the Pakistani army's interest'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'It could be the Pakistan army's commercial interest, tactical or strategic interest or one of their leaders.' 'Even if you send a message that we have attempted to kill one of the Pakistani generals, that itself will serve the purpose.'

US sides with Russia, votes against UN motion on Ukraine war

US sides with Russia, votes against UN motion on Ukraine war

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The US ended up abstaining from the vote for its own resolution at the General Assembly after several amendments were passed ahead of the vote to strengthen the language against Russia and reaffirm Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Dialogue, diplomacy only way forward in Ukraine, Modi tells Putin

Dialogue, diplomacy only way forward in Ukraine, Modi tells Putin

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The phone conversation came days after it emerged that Modi will not be travelling to Russia for the annual India-Russia summit this year.

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Asked why the United States was targeting Putin's daughters, a senior Biden administration official said the US thought they could be in control of some of their father's assets.

What Zelenskyy said on 'owing Trump an apology'

What Zelenskyy said on 'owing Trump an apology'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a heated exchange in the Oval Office, culminating in Zelenskyy's abrupt departure from the White House without signing a crucial minerals agreement. Trump accused Zelenskyy of risking millions of lives and gambling with World War III, while Zelenskyy responded by questioning the US's role in the war. The incident has strained US-Ukraine relations, with Trump questioning Zelenskyy's readiness for peace and Senator Lindsey Graham expressing doubts about future cooperation.

If Putin is wise...

If Putin is wise...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'He will consolidate the Russian hold over the Eastern Russian majority provinces in Ukraine and quickly withdraw from the rest of Ukraine.' 'At all costs, the Russians should avoid attacking and capturing urban areas, else they risk getting into a quagmire,' cautions Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

Hey Putin! We got married

Hey Putin! We got married

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A Russian national Sergei Novikov married his Ukrainian girlfriend Elona Bramoka, in Dharamshala.

Elon Musk spoke to Putin over Ukraine peace plan: Report

Elon Musk spoke to Putin over Ukraine peace plan: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Musk refuted the report, saying he spoke to Putin only once.

Military operation aimed at demilitarising Ukraine: Putin

Military operation aimed at demilitarising Ukraine: Putin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

"People's republics of Donbass approached Russia with a request for help. In connection therewith, I made the decision to hold a special military operation," Putin said in a special television address.

Putin's Rage Continues to Burn Kyiv

Putin's Rage Continues to Burn Kyiv

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Russian missile strikes were in retaliation for the blast on a key bridge in Crimea.

Russia announces Modi, Putin to meet on SCO sidelines

Russia announces Modi, Putin to meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Uzbekistan this week and discuss issues of strategic stability, the situation in the Asia Pacific region and bilateral cooperation within the UN and G20, the Kremlin has announced.

For Putin, This War Is Personal

For Putin, This War Is Personal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

More than a dozen people were killed as Russian missiles targeted residential buildings in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's home town on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Putin anticipates a new regime in Kyiv

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Putin is looking beyond the current regime in Kyiv. Of course, if the Western military assistance to Kyiv continues in any form, Washington knows that Russia will regard it as a hostile act and there will be severe consequences, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"Prime Minister Modi has a powerful, influential voice on the world stage. We know the Russian leadership respects India's voice and position on the world stage. I think Prime Minister Modi's intervention is very, very welcome. And we really hope that Vladimir Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace and for de-escalation. So we very much welcome Prime Minister Modi's intervention," Cleverly told PTI in an interview.

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

'Amen': How world reacted to Trump-Zelensky's fiery clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The heated exchange between Trump and Zelenskyy and the resulting outpouring of support for the Ukrainian leader highlighted the deep fissures that have emerged between America and Europe over Ukraine.

Putin, Xi may talk via video link this week; both countries say it's routine

Putin, Xi may talk via video link this week; both countries say it's routine

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Both leaders are facing immense criticism worldwide due to the Ukraine-Russia war and the surge in COVID-19 cases in China.

Dom's Take: What's Putin Up To?

Dom's Take: What's Putin Up To?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Vladimir Putin's nuclear threats.

Modi a patriot, did a lot for India, says Putin

Modi a patriot, did a lot for India, says Putin

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'A lot has been done under the leadership of PM Modi. He is a patriot of his country. His idea of 'Make in India' matters both economic wise and in ethics. Future belongs to India, it can be proud of the fact that it's the largest democracy in the world,' the Kremlin said at Valdai Discussion Club.

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi jettisoned his usual black bandh gala for an elegant deep blue woolen coat for the dinner Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted for leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, evening.

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'