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Ukraine conflict: Modi speaks to Putin, calls for immediate end to violence

Ukraine conflict: Modi speaks to Putin, calls for immediate end to violence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

During their telephonic conversation, President Putin briefed Prime Minister Modi about the recent developments regarding Ukraine, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.

Will Modi, Trump meet soon? US official says sure, but...

Will Modi, Trump meet soon? US official says sure, but...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Trump is not shy when he is frustrated with countries'

Putin dials PM Modi, supports India in fight against terror

Putin dials PM Modi, supports India in fight against terror

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Modi thanked Putin for Russia's steadfast support for India's efforts to protect its interests against cross-border terror attacks, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

Antony ends Russia visit without seeing Putin

Antony ends Russia visit without seeing Putin

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday concluded his four-day visit to Moscow leaving for home without meeting with President Vladimir Putin. He is the second senior Indian minister to have visited Moscow in one week who the president hasn't met, the other being External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack, strikes on Iran

BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack, strikes on Iran

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The BRICS nations condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, advocated for a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, and criticized rising tariffs during their summit in Rio de Janeiro. They also addressed global challenges and called for reforms in international institutions.

Russia's recession over, says Putin

Russia's recession over, says Putin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Russia has overcome recession but this does not mean that economic crisis in the country is over, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

PIX: Putin sweeps polls; wins 3rd term as president

PIX: Putin sweeps polls; wins 3rd term as president

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has secured a record third term in the Kremlin after recording a landslide victory over his four rivals at presidential polls amid allegations of rigging and fraud.

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The two leaders conversed on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit here for ninety minutes and worked to clarify gaps in negotiations over on the Syrian crisis.

Putin's visit: Defence, space top agenda

Putin's visit: Defence, space top agenda

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin comes here on Thursday for a visit lasting less than 24 hours, during which period Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to request access to nuclear reprocessing technology, which the US remains hesitant about transferring to India.

Russia highly values ties with India: Putin

Russia highly values ties with India: Putin

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

He noted that in last 60 years, India and Russia have acquired great experience in mutually beneficial cooperation at various levels.

Putin signs anti-terror bill

Putin signs anti-terror bill

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Putin signs anti-terror bill allowing shooting of aircraft

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

'India Is Laundromat For The Kremlin'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'India is cosying up to Xi Jinping. They don't need the Russian oil. It's a refining profiteering scheme.'

Putin to be Republic Day chief guest

Putin to be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Putin will arrive in New Delhi on a two-day official visit on January 25, heading a high-level delegation of senior officials.

Af-Pak situation, a concern to entire world: Putin

Af-Pak situation, a concern to entire world: Putin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Russian Federation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed concern over terror groups operating from within Afghanistan and Pakistan, saying it was a threat to the entire world.

Tomorrow is too late: Boxing great Klitschko calls on world to 'stop Putin'

Tomorrow is too late: Boxing great Klitschko calls on world to 'stop Putin'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Wladimir and his brother Vitali have both vowed to take up arms against invading Russian forces.

Putin says ban on Russian Paralympic team is cynical, immoral

Putin says ban on Russian Paralympic team is cynical, immoral

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A ban imposed on Russia's Paralympic team to compete in Rio is cynical and immoral, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, while saying that Moscow acknowledged its mistakes and would improve the national anti-doping system.

Putin arrives on a three-day visit

Putin arrives on a three-day visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The Russian president, who flew in from China, was received at the airport by Minister of State Vasundhara Raje and Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Dom's Take: Are US Sanctions Enough?

Dom's Take: Are US Sanctions Enough?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Dominic Xavier wonders whether Joe Biden's sanctions against Russia are enough to make Vladimir Putin halt the senseless war in Ukraine.

Did Putin play a role in getting Russian judo team approval for Rio Games?

Did Putin play a role in getting Russian judo team approval for Rio Games?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The International Judo Federation -- which lists Russian President Vladimir Putin as its honorary president -- will allow the sport's Russian squad to participate in the Olympics, its head told Reuters on Tuesday.

PM holds talks with Putin

PM holds talks with Putin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

The two sides are expected to come out with a joint declaration later in the day.

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'There are times when India should stand up without hesitation and voice its indignation over the US' pressure tactic. This is one such moment,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi to visit Vladivostok, summit with Putin on Sep 4

Modi to visit Vladivostok, summit with Putin on Sep 4

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Its two main purposes are that the prime minister has been invited to attend the Eastern Economic Forum as one of the chief guests and he will also hold the 20th annual bilateral summit with the Russian president.

No military ties with Pak because of India: Putin

No military ties with Pak because of India: Putin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Highlighting the special status accorded by Russia to its ties with India, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday said his country did not have any military cooperation with Pakistan because it understands India's concerns.

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

Dom's Take: Not A Cakewalk, Vlad!

Dom's Take: Not A Cakewalk, Vlad!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A month after Russia invaded Ukraine, Dominic Xavier salutes the Ukrainians's courage and determination with which they have fought and resisted Vladimir Putin's army.

Putin arrives on two-day visit to India

Putin arrives on two-day visit to India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Putin, who is heading a high-level delegation, will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness, and economic theory, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Anti-nuke body protests Putin's visit to India

Anti-nuke body protests Putin's visit to India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

The People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy, which spearheaded the movement against the Kudankulam Nuclear Plant, has strongly objected to the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is arriving in India on Monday.

Putin signs laws on space cooperation with India

Putin signs laws on space cooperation with India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2006

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the federal laws on ratifying inter-governmental agreements with India on cooperation in space exploration, the Kremlin press office said on Sunday.

Putin begins his visit today

Putin begins his visit today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The two leaders had held their first bilateral summit in Helsinki, Finland on July 16, vowing a fresh start to troubled relations between their countries.

Putin to lead pro-Kremlin party in poll

Putin to lead pro-Kremlin party in poll

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he would lead the list of candidates of pro-Kremlin 'United Russia' in the December parliamentary polls.

Modi, Xi capable of solving issues without outside help: Putin

Modi, Xi capable of solving issues without outside help: Putin

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Asserting that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are 'responsible' leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said they both are capable of solving issues between the two countries, and that it was important that no 'extra-regional power' should interfere in the process.

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Vladimir Putin signs documents, including a decree recognising two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, during a ceremony in Moscow, Russia, February 21, 2022.

'We Shouldn't Expect Immediate Results With China'

'We Shouldn't Expect Immediate Results With China'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'If China shows greater concerns for Indian interests, ties could improve. Otherwise, the thaw could be short-lived.'

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death to thousands of soldiers and civilians while millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. It has brought death, destruction and hardship to the country.

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'When the war against Ukraine that Putin started is not going the way he was expecting it to and his military options are getting onerous, a bit of nuclear sabre rattling is what he hopes will turn things around for him and Russia.'