Russia Ukraine news: 'Plans to withdraw troops from Belarus', Putin tells French President
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia Ukraine news: 'Plans to withdraw troops from Belarus', Putin tells French President

India TV News  

Highlights Russian President Putin held 105 minute-long conversation with his French counterpart Macron. The Russian President had told Macron that he plans to withdraw troops from Belarus. Russia-Ukraine news: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday held a 105 minute-long conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron amid fears of Moscow invading Ukraine. Russian President Putin will meet his US counterpart Joe Biden 'at any time' to prevent Ukraine war, reported news agency AFP, quoting Blinken.

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Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President
3 days, 22 hours ago

Ukraine needs realistic stance on territory for talks with Russia: French President

India Today  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Ukraine needs to have a realistic position on territorial issues as part of efforts to bring about a negotiation with Russia. Speaking at an annual conference to French ambassadors to outline their strategy for the year, Macron's comments were the first time he had suggested that Kyiv should consider a position beyond …

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons
1 month ago

Putin gives Russian security guarantees to ally Belarus, including possible use of nuclear weapons

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus on Friday to sign a treaty offering security guarantees for Moscow’s closest ally, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons to help repel an aggression. Speaking alongside Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that the new document includes the potential use of Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed to Belarus in response to an …

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy
1 month, 1 week ago

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and condemned the intensifying Russian attacks in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a report French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on October 10, 2024. Reuters File French …

Putin Unleashes Nuclear Might in Simulated War with Russia's Nuclear Forces
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2 months, 1 week ago

Putin Unleashes Nuclear Might in Simulated War with Russia's Nuclear Forces

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin launches a massive exercise of the country's nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike. The drills will simulate top officials' action in using nuclear weapons and include launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces featuring retaliatory strikes
2 months, 1 week ago

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces featuring retaliatory strikes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian President Vladimir Putin on …

Putin Launches Nuclear Drills, Signaling Retaliatory Strike Against West
2 months, 1 week ago

Putin Launches Nuclear Drills, Signaling Retaliatory Strike Against West

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a massive exercise of the country's nuclear forces featuring missile launches in a simulation of a retaliatory strike. The drills will simulate top officials' action in using nuclear weapons and include launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

The Hindu  

Russia and its ally Belarus on June 11 launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. In announcing the nuclear manoeuvres last month, the Russian Defence Ministry said they were in response to “provocative statements and threats of …

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia and its ally Belarus on Tuesday launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. In announcing the nuclear maneuvers last month, the Russian Defense Ministry said they were in response to “provocative statements and threats …

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin 'not going to stop at Ukraine' in joint presser with Macron
7 months ago

Joe Biden warns Vladimir Putin 'not going to stop at Ukraine' in joint presser with Macron

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden on Saturday pledged Washington's support for Kyiv in its battle against the Russian invasion, warning that Vladimir Putin would "not stop" at Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron, France's president, left, gestures towards US President Joe Biden and at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on Saturday, June 8, 2024. "Putin is not going to stop at Ukraine," Biden …

Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin arrives in neighboring Belarus for a two-day visit with a key ally

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday in Belarus for a two-day visit as part of several foreign tours to kick off his fifth term in office, underscoring close ties with a neighboring ally that has been instrumental in Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. “The deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus does not leave Lukashenko a strategic choice, turns him …

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia
8 months ago

Nuclear drills response to NATO's intention of sending troops to Ukraine: Russia

Hindustan Times  

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia's forthcoming nuclear drills were intended as a response to "unprecedented" comments -- including by French President Emmanuel Macron -- about sending NATO troops into Ukraine. "They are talking about the readiness and even the intention of sending armed contingents to Ukraine -- that is, in fact, to put NATO soldiers in front of …

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine
8 months, 1 week ago

France’s Macron doesn’t rule out troops for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

French president says in interview that ‘if Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe’. French President Emmanuel Macron said he has not ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine if Russia breaks through Ukrainian front lines and the government in Kyiv made such a request. As I said, I’m not ruling anything out, because we are …

Putin's dictator ally Alexander Lukashenko boasts of having 'several dozen' Russian nukes in Belarus and 'moves combat-ready troops closer to Poland' to go 'head to head' with NATO after warning of nu
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin's dictator ally Alexander Lukashenko boasts of having 'several dozen' Russian nukes in Belarus and 'moves combat-ready troops closer to Poland' to go 'head to head' with NATO after warning of nu

Daily Mail  

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has boasted his nation now hosts 'several dozen' Russian nuclear weapons as relations between Moscow and Europe continue to nosedive. State news agency Belta quoted Lukashenko as saying that the war in Ukraine and rising tensions between East and West required changes to Minsk's security stance, warning a major confrontation could end in nuclear 'apocalypse'. Belarusian …

Newly-elected Vladimir Putin warns West that a conflict between Russia and NATO would be 'one step' from World War 3 after Macron refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Newly-elected Vladimir Putin warns West that a conflict between Russia and NATO would be 'one step' from World War 3 after Macron refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin today warned the West that a direct conflict between Russia and NATO would push the planet to the brink of World War Three. The exercise involves air, sea, and land forces, with over 100 fighter jets, 50 ships, and over 20,000 troops practicing defensive manoeuvres in cold and harsh weather conditions Ukrainian tank-men are seen on a BWP …

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his nation 'ready' to use nuclear weapons in an uncharacteristically brash retort to Vladimir Putin following the latest bout of nuclear sabre-rattling from the Kremlin chief. Macron chastised Putin for threatening the use of nuclear devices and reminded him France also has an advanced weapons programme in interviews with French media yesterday. Speaking with …

French President Emmanuel Macron warns Russian victory in Ukraine will 'reduce Europe's credibility to zero' as 'continent's security is at stake' - and refuses to rule out deployment of Western troop
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French President Emmanuel Macron warns Russian victory in Ukraine will 'reduce Europe's credibility to zero' as 'continent's security is at stake' - and refuses to rule out deployment of Western troop

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that a Russian victory in Ukraine 'would reduce Europe's credibility to zero' and refused to rule out deploying troops. Macron spoke on TV about the prospect of sending troops to Ukraine despite critics opposing Ukrainian soldiers at the artillery position in an unidentified area on the Adiivka frontline prepare to fire the D …

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they’re not needed now
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they’re not needed now

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Western powers against showing any signs of weakness to Russia as he reiterated his position Thursday that sending Western troops into Ukraine shouldn’t be ruled out, though he said today’s situation doesn’t require it. “We’re not in that situation today,” he said, but added that “all these options are possible.” Macron, who is …

Sending combat troops to Ukraine 'not on table': French minister
10 months ago

Sending combat troops to Ukraine 'not on table': French minister

The Hindu  

The deployment of Western combat troops to fight against Russia on the ground in Ukraine is not on the table but new ways need to be found to battle the Russian invasion, France's defence minister said on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron last month sent shockwaves around Ukraine when he refused to rule out any option in the conflict, including …

French president Macron raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week ago

French president Macron raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There was no consensus to send troops in an …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week ago

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared isolated on the European stage this week after saying the possibility of Western troops being sent to Ukraine could not be ruled out, a comment that prompted an outcry from other leaders. There was no consensus to send troops in an official, endorsed manner on the ground, Macron said, “but in terms of …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week ago

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, shown at a press conference in Paris on Monday, floated the possibility of Western troops helping in Ukraine last week after 20 European heads of state, and other Western officials, met in Paris. Macron’s remarks, allies’ reactions Macron floated the possibility of Western troops helping in Ukraine while speaking at a news conference last week after …

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’
10 months, 1 week ago

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict. Putin noted that while accusing Russia of plans to attack NATO allies in Europe, Western allies were “selecting targets for striking our …

Putin warns risk of nuclear war if West sends troops to Ukraine
10 months, 1 week ago

Putin warns risk of nuclear war if West sends troops to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Two weeks ahead of the presidential election, the Russian leader says his troops won’t back down in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of a “real” risk of nuclear war if the Western countries sent troops to fight in Ukraine during an annual address to the nation two weeks ahead of the presidential election. The Russian leader previously pulled …

Macron does not rule out putting Western troops in Ukraine in future
10 months, 1 week ago

Macron does not rule out putting Western troops in Ukraine in future

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not “ruled out” in the future after the issue was debated at a gathering if European leaders, as Russia's full-scale invasion grinds into a third year. Mr. Macron declined to provide details about which nations were considering sending troops, saying he prefers to maintain …

France’s Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron does not rule out Europeans sending troops to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

French president opens door to European nations sending troops to Ukraine, although he cautioned that there was no consensus at this stage. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that sending Western ground troops to Ukraine could not be “ruled out” as European allies announced new measures to deliver munitions and boost Kyiv in its fight against Russia. Duda said the …

Putin not pushing Belarus to join Ukraine war, Lukashenko says
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin not pushing Belarus to join Ukraine war, Lukashenko says

Al Jazeera  

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says Russian leader has achieved ‘goals’ in Ukraine and it is now time to negotiate. Russian President Vladimir Putin is not pushing Belarus into joining the war in Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said, but he warned that Minsk would respond to external aggression including the use of Russia’s nuclear weapons deployed in his country. In …

Russia declares deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus, closer to Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia declares deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus, closer to Ukraine

India Today  

Sometime this summer, if President Vladimir Putin can be believed, Russia moved some of its short-range nuclear weapons into Belarus, closer to Ukraine and onto NATO’s doorstep. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg denounced Moscow’s rhetoric as “dangerous and reckless,” but said earlier this month the alliance hasn’t seen any change in Russia’s nuclear posture. Sergei Karaganov, a top Russian foreign affairs …

Putin, Lukashenko to meet after Russia warns about aggression against Belarus
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin, Lukashenko to meet after Russia warns about aggression against Belarus

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko will meet on Sunday, the Kremlin said, two days after Moscow warned that any aggression against its neighbour and staunchest ally would be considered an attack on Russia. After Poland decided earlier this week to move military units closer to its border with Belarus in response to the arrival in Belarus …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 488
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 488

Al Jazeera  

As the war enters it 488th day, these are the main developments. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his defence minister said they held a series of calls with key allies including the United States to discuss Putin’s “weakness” and Ukraine’s next counteroffensive steps. In China’s first official remarks on the rebellion, the foreign ministry said Beijing supported Russia in “protecting …

Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow will deploy some of its tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus next month, a move that the Belarusian opposition described as an attempt to blackmail the West. Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons in Belarus earlier this year in a move widely seen as a warning to …

Russia sending nuclear arms to Belarus in Ukraine fight
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia sending nuclear arms to Belarus in Ukraine fight

The Hindu  

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday, May 25, 2023, that Russia had begun moving nuclear weapons to its territory, which borders the European Union, ratcheting up tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict. On the diplomatic front, Russia's Foreign Ministry announced a visit to Moscow by China's special envoy for Ukraine, Li Hui ¬ Beijing's latest effort to broker …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of military support. Key points: Volodymyr Zelenskyy will speak to the French president about Ukraine's military and humanitarian needs The Ukrainian president is visiting allies in search of further arms to help …

Russia to place nuclear weapons near Belarus' borders with NATO
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia to place nuclear weapons near Belarus' borders with NATO

India Today  

Russia will move its tactical nuclear weapons close to the western borders of Belarus, the Russian envoy to Minsk said on Sunday, placing them at NATO's threshold in a move likely to further escalate Moscow's standoff with the West. In one of the Russia's most pronounced nuclear signals since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine 13 months ago, President …

Russia to put nukes in Belarus near NATO borders, envoy says
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia to put nukes in Belarus near NATO borders, envoy says

Al Jazeera  

Russian envoy to Belarus says weapons will be moved to ally’s territory despite ‘noise in Europe and the United States’. Russia will place tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus near its ally’s borders with NATO countries, the Russian envoy to Minsk has said, in a move set to escalate tensions with the West. Russian ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said on …

Russia to put nukes near Belarus’ western border, envoy says
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia to put nukes near Belarus’ western border, envoy says

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian tactical nuclear weapons will be deployed close to Belarus’ borders with NATO neighbors, the Russian ambassador to Belarus said Sunday amid simmering tensions between Russia and the West over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Ambassador Boris Gryzlov’s comment followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent statement about plans to station tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Russia’s …

Russia to put nukes near Belarus’ border with NATO countries, envoy says
1 year, 9 months ago

Russia to put nukes near Belarus’ border with NATO countries, envoy says

LA Times  

Russian tactical nuclear weapons will be deployed close to Belarus’ borders with NATO neighbors, the Russian ambassador to Belarus said Sunday amid simmering tensions between Russia and the West over Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Ambassador Boris Gryzlov’s comment followed Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s recent statement about plans to station tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Russia’s neighbor and ally. …

Putin may launch nuclear strike 'to cause misery amid Russian failure to conquer Ukraine'
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin may launch nuclear strike 'to cause misery amid Russian failure to conquer Ukraine'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons in Ukraine if he feels defeat is imminent, a leading think-tank has warned. A rocket launches from missile system as part of a ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile test launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, March 24, 2023 Giles pointed …

Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus (March 27)
1 year, 9 months ago

Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus (March 27)

NPR  

Latest in Ukraine: Putin will move tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus Enlarge this image toggle caption Libkos/AP Libkos/AP Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. What to watch The United Nations Security Council is due to convene for an emergency meeting, called by Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to place …

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s government on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to “counter the Kremlin’s nuclear blackmail” after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian official said Russia “took Belarus as a nuclear hostage.” Further heightening tensions, an explosion deep inside Russia wounded three people Sunday. …

March 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 9 months ago

March 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Russia-Africa International Parliamentary Conference on March, 20 in Moscow. Russia plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, President Vladimir Putin told state television Saturday. Moscow will complete the construction of a special storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus by the beginning of July, Putin told state broadcaster Russia 1. During …

Ukraine says Russia 'took Belarus as a nuclear hostage'
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine says Russia 'took Belarus as a nuclear hostage'

Deccan Chronicle  

Ukraine: Kyiv on Sunday said Russia was holding Minsk as a "nuclear hostage" after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to ally Belarus. "The Kremlin took Belarus as a nuclear hostage," the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, Oleksiy Danilov, wrote on Twitter. On Saturday, Putin said he and strongman Alexander Lukashenko "agreed" …

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine War: In view of the West stepping up military support for Ukraine, Vladimir Putin in a warning on Saturday announced that Russia is planning to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus. Russia has about 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons Putin didn't say how many nuclear weapons Russia would keep in Belarus. The U.S. government believes Russia has about 2,000 …

Vladimir Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Vladimir Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on March 25 to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. Mr. Putin didn’t say how many nuclear weapons Russia would keep in Belarus. In his interview, Mr. Putin argued that by deploying its tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Russia was …

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans on Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. The U.S. government believes Russia has about 2,000 tactical nuclear weapons, which include bombs that can be carried by tactical aircraft, warheads for short-range missiles and artillery rounds. “We …

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement about tactical nuclear weapons comes after Britain’s decision to provide Ukraine with ammunition that he has falsely claimed contain nuclear components. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. The U.S. government believes Russia has …

Putin says Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin says Russia will deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says deal struck with Belarusian counterpart would not violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory. The deal with Belarus would not violate nuclear nonproliferation agreements, Putin said, adding that the United States had stationed nuclear weapons in the territory …

Putin on 'extremely difficult situation' as Ukraine seeks end to war: Top 10
2 years ago

Putin on 'extremely difficult situation' as Ukraine seeks end to war: Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Ten months into the Ukraine war and with no end in sight, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to demonstrate a defiant stand over the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko following their meeting in Minsk, Belarus December 19, 2022. The situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, in the Kherson and …

'Situation extremely difficult...': Putin calls for strengthening of borders amid ongoing war with Ukraine
2 years ago

'Situation extremely difficult...': Putin calls for strengthening of borders amid ongoing war with Ukraine

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: Amid the ongoing war in Eastern Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday claimed that the situation along borders is "extremely difficult" and also directed security officials to boost surveillance. "The 'maximum composure, the concentration of forces' was required of Russia's counterintelligence operations to strictly suppress the actions of foreign intelligence services, to quickly identify traitors, spies and …

Putin in Belarus, eyeing next steps in Ukraine war
2 years ago

Putin in Belarus, eyeing next steps in Ukraine war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare trip Monday to Moscow’s ally Belarus as his forces pursued their campaign to bombard Ukraine from the air amid a broad battlefield stalemate almost 10 months into the war. Putin said he and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko discussed forming “a single defense space” in the region but rejected claims that …

Vladimir Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine
2 years ago

Vladimir Putin heads for Belarus amid fears of new assault on Ukraine

The Hindu  

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin flies to Belarus on Monday amid fear in Kyiv that he intends to pressure the former Soviet ally to join a new ground offensive against Ukraine and reopen a new front. Foreign diplomats say Mr. Lukashenko, a pariah in the West who relies heavily on Russian support, understands it would be a deeply unpopular step at …

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