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Putin Invited to Indonesia by President Prabowo: "India Shouldn't Be Your Only Destination"
Dec 11, 2025 12:04 am CST
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited Russian President Vladimir Putin for an official state visit during talks in Moscow, suggesting he expand his travels beyond India. The invitation follows Putin's high-profile visit to India and comes as Russia seeks to strengthen relationships with Global South nations amid Western sanctions. The meeting highlighted military cooperation, potential nuclear energy development, and trade relations between Russia and Indonesia.
High-Stakes Peace Negotiations: Trump Envoys Meet Putin to End Ukraine War as Zelensky Seeks European Support
Dec 02, 2025 10:33 pm CST
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff are meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. As Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine and intensify missile attacks, President Zelensky visits Ireland to shore up European support amid concerns that any US-Russia agreement might force Ukraine into territorial concessions. European allies worry that Washington may strike a deal with Moscow without adequately considering Ukraine's interests in this critical diplomatic effort.
Putin Warns US: Supplying Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Would Severely Damage Relations with Russia
Oct 03, 2025 10:00 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US provision of long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark a significant escalation in US-Russia relations, though he claims it wouldn't alter battlefield dynamics. Despite issuing this caution, Putin praised his recent discussions with President Trump while also addressing international maritime tensions, drone allegations, and commenting on recent high-profile deaths of Americans.
G7 Finance Ministers Announce Joint Measures to Target Increased Russian Oil Purchases and Sanctions Circumvention
Oct 02, 2025 06:55 am CST
G7 finance ministers have agreed to implement joint actions targeting entities increasing Russian oil purchases and those facilitating sanctions circumvention. The measures include potential trade restrictions and tariffs aimed at cutting off revenue streams supporting Russia's ongoing military operations in Ukraine, with Western powers considering further steps to restrict financial support for Moscow's war efforts.
"We'll Cross The Bridge When We Get There": S Jaishankar On 500% Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil
Jul 03, 2025 02:17 pm CST
India is engaging with American lawmakers over concerns surrounding a new Russia sanctions bill introduced in the US Congress, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.