In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan 24 reaffirmed Russia’s readiness for truce talks. Blaming the previous administration, Putin claimed, “If Trump were president, the Ukraine crisis wouldn’t have happened”. Possibility of imposing additional sanctions, Praising Trump as ‘smart, pragmatic’ Putin doubted he’d impose sanctions to ‘harm’ US economy. Russia and US both repeatedly reaffirmed their intention to hold talks and put an end to the 3-year long Ukraine crisis.
25 January,2025 06:06 PM IST
US President Donald Trump reiterated the urgent need for a peace settlement to end the "horrible" Russia-Ukraine war and expressed his desire to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin soon. Trump described the conflict as one of the deadliest conflicts since World War II, emphasising that millions of lives have been lost on battlefields and farmlands, and that millions of soldiers are being killed.
24 January,2025 01:29 PM IST
On January 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he might impose more sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to talks to end the war in Ukraine. Trump did not give specific details about the new sanctions. The U.S. has already placed heavy sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump also mentioned that his administration is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. He added that the European Union should do more to support Ukraine. Trump said they were in talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky and would be speaking with President Putin soon to address the situation.
22 January,2025 12:31 PM IST
President-elect Donald Trump made bold promises during his speech at the "Make America Great Again" rally at Capital One Arena, ahead of his inauguration on January 20. He vowed to end the war in Ukraine, bring stability to the Middle East, and prevent a potential Third World War. Trump’s speech focused on his goal of global peace and restoring the country’s strength. On January 20, Trump will be sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. This marks the official transition of power from the Biden administration to Trump’s leadership, as outlined by the 20th Amendment, which states the president’s term ends at noon, and the new president is sworn in shortly after.
20 January,2025 11:00 AM IST
At the end of 2024, a significant moment in the Russia-Ukraine conflict took place as both countries carried out a large prisoner swap. More than 300 former prisoners were returned home, with Ukrainian captives seen wrapped in blue and yellow flags, crying as they reunited with their loved ones. The emotional scenes highlighted the deep impact of the war on those held captive. The exchange was a rare sign of cooperation amid the ongoing conflict, providing hope for families affected by the war. Reuters reported that both sides brought back more than 300 people in total, marking an important moment in the long-running crisis.
31 December,2024 11:33 AM IST
On December 17, Russia suffered a major blow when Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, was killed in a bomb blast. The explosion, hidden inside an electric scooter, occurred outside his apartment in Moscow. His assistant also died in the blast. Ukraine’s intelligence agency, SBU, claimed responsibility for the attack. Kirillov was charged by Ukraine for allegedly using banned chemical weapons and had been sanctioned by several countries, including the U.K. and Canada, due to his role in the war. The blast caused shattered windows and damaged the building’s entrance. The bodies of the victims were found nearby. This killing of a high-ranking Russian officer is expected to lead to retaliation from Russia. Kirillov led the RKhBZ, special forces tasked with protecting Russian troops in extreme conditions involving chemical, biological, or radioactive threats.
18 December,2024 10:25 AM IST
At the CSTO summit in Astana on November 28, Vladimir Putin warned the West that Russia’s new "Oreshnik" missile could turn anything into "dust." The threat came after Russia used the missile in an attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, and as tensions rise over Ukraine's use of US-supplied ATACMS. Putin emphasized the missile’s devastating power, including its potential nuclear capabilities, and hinted at severe retaliation if the West continues to escalate the conflict.
29 November,2024 11:37 AM IST
Amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russian President Putin on Nov 21 said that Russia had launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility. Issuing a direct warning to West, Putin said that Moscow could strike military installations of any country whose weapons were used against Russia.
22 November,2024 11:49 AM IST
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US President-Elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 10, the Washington Post reported. Trump advised Putin not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters. He has criticised the scale of US military and financial support for Ukraine, vowing to end the war, without saying how. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry neither endorsed nor objected to the conversation between Trump and Putin. The conversation between the two world leaders comes after Putin congratulated, praised Trump on Nov 07.
11 November,2024 11:43 AM IST
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues with no end in sight, President Putin has issued a nuclear warning to the West. On September 25, he stated that Russia might resort to nuclear weapons if attacked by any nation. He emphasized that a conventional attack on Russia, supported by a nuclear power, would be regarded as a joint assault. Putin also mentioned that there have been proposals to revise Russia’s nuclear doctrine, asserting that Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if it or Belarus faces aggression. Notably, these comments were made while world leaders convened at the United Nations General Assembly Summit.
27 September,2024 10:46 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
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