Vladimir Putin
PM Modi to Host Private Dinner for President Putin Ahead of 23rd India-Russia Summit
Dec 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 23rd India-Russia summit focusing on defense ties, trade agreements, and energy cooperation amid tense India-US relations. The leaders will discuss reducing India's trade deficit, American sanctions on Russian oil, and expanding bilateral strategic partnerships during Putin's 28-hour visit to New Delhi.
Inside Vladimir Putin's Aurus Senat: The Ultimate Presidential Security Vehicle Protecting Russia's Leader
Dec 04, 2025 12:41 pm CST
Explore the extraordinary security features of Vladimir Putin's Aurus Senat, the 'impregnable' Russian presidential limousine accompanying him on his India visit. This fortress on wheels offers bulletproof protection, submarine-like capabilities, and chemical attack defense, representing the pinnacle of state security vehicles developed under Russia's Kortezh project.
Why Vladimir Putin Avoids Smartphones: Inside the Russian President's Strict Security Protocols
Dec 04, 2025 12:18 pm CST
Exploring why Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't use smartphones and the extensive security measures surrounding him, including technology restrictions, Kremlin protocols, and travel precautions ahead of his upcoming visit to India for meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kremlin Confirms Putin's Partial Acceptance of US Peace Proposals on Ukraine Conflict
Dec 03, 2025 09:46 pm CST
The Kremlin has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has partially accepted US proposals to end the Ukraine war following extended talks with Trump's representatives in Moscow. According to spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to continued negotiations until an agreement can be reached, despite some proposals being rejected in what he described as a normal negotiation process.
Europe Fears 'Ugly Deal' as Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War Without Weakening Russia
Dec 02, 2025 03:47 pm CST
As Donald Trump advances efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, European leaders worry about a potential settlement that fails to weaken Russia and may jeopardize continental security. The absence of European representatives in U.S.-Ukraine-Russia negotiations highlights Europe's limited leverage despite providing billions in aid to Ukraine, while concerns grow about NATO's future and possible Russian territorial gains.
US-Russia Peace Negotiations: Witkoff's Moscow Mission Brings Optimism for Ukraine Conflict Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 am CST
The White House expresses optimism as US envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow for talks with President Putin following productive discussions with Ukrainian negotiators. Despite progress, President Zelensky remains firm against ceding territory while seeking European support, as the Trump administration pursues a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Inside the Diplomatic Back Channel: How US Envoy Guided Russia on Pitching Ukraine Peace Plan to Trump
Nov 26, 2025 10:06 am CST
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff held a strategic phone call with Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov, coaching him on how Vladimir Putin should approach Donald Trump about a Ukraine peace plan. This diplomatic back channel reveals the origins of the controversial 28-point peace proposal that the US has pressured Ukraine to accept, providing unprecedented insight into the complex negotiations between Washington and Moscow.
Russia Demands Ukraine Peace Plan Adhere to Putin-Trump Alaska Summit Agreements
Nov 25, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that any revised US peace plan for Ukraine must reflect agreements reached between Putin and Trump at their Alaska summit. Russia welcomed the initial proposal but awaits an amended version following US consultations with Ukraine and European allies, warning that deviations from the summit understandings would significantly alter Moscow's stance on the peace initiative.
Ukraine Rejects US Peace Plan as Putin Welcomes Proposal That Favors Russian Demands
Nov 22, 2025 08:43 am CST
President Zelensky pushes back against a US-proposed peace plan for Ukraine that would require territorial concessions and military restrictions, while Putin welcomes the terms. With Trump's deadline approaching, Ukraine faces a difficult choice between compromising its sovereignty or risking the loss of crucial American support. European allies express concern as they were excluded from negotiations that could end the war on Moscow's terms.
Russia Recaptures Strategic Kupiansk City in Eastern Ukraine as War Developments Unfold
Nov 21, 2025 03:41 am CST
Russian forces have recaptured the strategic city of Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region, marking a significant setback for Ukrainian defenses. This development comes as Ukraine receives a controversial US peace proposal that reportedly aligns with Russia's territorial demands, while President Putin visits military command posts to receive frontline updates. The eastern railway hub of Kupiansk, once home to 55,000 people, has changed hands multiple times since Russia's 2022 offensive.