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Articles with tag "Putin"

shrinking base

Putin’s Ratings Drop on Ukraine Draft

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings saw their second-largest drop in his two decades in power as discontent brews over his call-up...
Record Harvest

Putin Expects 'Record' 150-Million-Ton Grain Harvest in 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday his country expected a record-high grain harvest in 2022 as Moscow blames Western sanctions over Ukraine...
stark warning

'Don't. Don't': Biden to Putin on Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

Putin's army is incurring heavy losses in the Ukraine counteroffensive.
deepening ties

Putin, Xi Hail 'Great Power' Ties at Talks Defying West

Putin praised China's "balanced" position on the invasion of Ukraine but added: "We understand your concerns."
Silk Road sit-down

‘Uneasy Allies’: Putin and Xi Set to Meet for First Time Since Ukraine War

“It’s important for Putin to show Russia is not isolated from the rest of the world,” said one expert.
off the table

Putin Rejected Early Ukraine Peace Deal to Pursue 'Expanded' Annexation Goals – Reuters

The deal reportedly included a guarantee that Ukraine would stay out of NATO — a key Russian demand prior to its full-scale invasion.
outside pressure

Scholz Demands 'Complete' Russian Withdrawal on Call with Putin

The German chancellor urged Putin to "come to a diplomatic solution as quickly as possible" following Ukraine's swift counteroffensive.
rare criticism

Russian City Deputies Petition for Putin Resignation

“President Putin's actions are detrimental to the future of Russia and its citizens," reads the open letter signed by dozens of municipal deputies.
legacy remembered

Putin Says Queen Earned 'Authority on World Stage'

Putin offered his condolences to King Charles III following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
attacking the west

Putin Slams ‘Sanctions Fever’ at Far East Forum

“I’m confident we haven’t lost anything and won’t lose anything," Putin said of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
eastern partnership

Bolstering Asia Ties, Putin Watches Military Drills With China

The drills, involving Syria, India and key ally China, started on Sept. 1 and are due to end Wednesday. 
more men

Putin Says Employers Must Retain Jobs for Ukraine War Volunteers

The promise follows reports that some employers threatened to fire employees for taking long vacations while fighting in Ukraine.
curriculum alterations

Russian Schoolchildren Return to Classrooms Changed by War

Every Russian school student will now have to attend a new, weekly lesson called “important conversations.”
patriotic push

Putin Hails ‘Military Glory, Traditional Values’ on Russia Flag Day

Nearly six months after invading Ukraine, Putin said the national flag would inspire Russian citizens to “military glory.”
divisive guest

Putin to Attend G20 Summit, Indonesian President Says

If confirmed, it would be one of Putin’s first face-to-face meetings with Western leaders since he ordered a full-scale attack on neighboring Ukraine...
‘neoliberal totalitarianism’

Putin Slams 'Bigotry' and 'Stagnation' of Western-Dominated World

Putin said the U.S. is “attempting to prolong” the war in Ukraine and spread “chaos” by provoking conflict between China and Taiwan.
Isolated cooperation

Putin, Kim Vow Stronger Russia-North Korea Ties — State Agency

Putin told Kim that Moscow and Pyongyang would “continue to expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations.”
negotiated solution

Putin Wants to Resume Ukraine Talks, Ex-German Chancellor Schroeder Says

Schroeder has faced intense criticism for his friendship with the Russian president following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Naval doctrine

Russia Says U.S., NATO 'Main Threats' to National Security

Putin’s naval doctrine said Moscow will seek to strengthen its leading position in exploring the Arctic and its mineral resources.
oily talks

Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Talk Oil

The call comes less than a week after Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler met visiting U.S. President Joe Biden.
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