Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in Moscow on Wednesday (Dec 27).

Putin invites PM Modi to Russia during his meeting with EAM Jaishankar

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Dec 27) referred to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" whom he wishes "every success" in reference to India's upcoming general elections in the summer of 2024.

Putin wished Modi well for Lok Sabha elections. Here’s what it means for India-Russia ties

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday (Dec 27) in Moscow met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia.

Putin discusses trade, Ukraine war with Jaishankar, invites 'friend' PM Modi to Russia

A draft law published on Ukraine's parliament website suggests that the war-torn nation is considering a proposal to lower the age for combat duty mobilisation from 27 to 25.

Ukraine considers lowering military mobilisation age to 25, almost two years into war with Russia

The United States has voiced its alarm over the detention and subsequent transfer of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to an Arctic prison. Urging Russia to end "escalating repression" of dissidents, the US State Department said it welcomed reports that after two weeks Navalny has finally been located.

US calls out Russia over its 'malicious targeting' of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

How was 2023 for the Russian President? Wagner Chief challenged Putin's authority

A former CIA chief with three decades of experience in the intelligence field, Jack Devine, is boldly predicting the downfall of Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he refers to as a 'Black Swan' palace coup.

Putin to be ousted in ‘Black Swan’ palace coup? Ex-CIA chief makes bombshell claims

President Vladimir Putin has been signalling through his intermediaries that Russia is willing to have a ceasefire negotiation with Ukraine, the New York Times (NYT) reported citing unnamed former Russian officials, along with American officials.

Vladimir Putin open to ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine: Report

Against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and Western sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has taken control of Rolf, Russia's largest car dealership owned by a Cyprus-based firm, placing it under temporary state management.

Putin brings Rolf, Russia’s largest car dealership owned by Cyprus-based firm, under state management

Russian Security Council secretary and President Vladimir Putin's right hand Nikolai Patrushev had given orders for Wagner mercenary group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's assassination, reported the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) while citing Western intelligence as well as former Russian intelligence officer.

Russia's Putin gave orders to kill Wagner Chief Prigozhin, claims report

Former TV journalist and Russian lawmaker calling for peace in Ukraine, Yekaterina Duntsova, submitted her application on Wednesday (Dec 20) to challenge incumbent President Vladimir Putin in the country’s upcoming elections in March 2024.

Anti-war Russian presidential hopeful Yekaterina Duntsova applies to run in election against Putin

As the war between Russia and Ukraine drags on, it seems like drone strikes or artillery fire are not the only dangers faced by the Russian troops on the frontlines.

‘Mouse fever’ outbreak is ‘mowing down’ Russian troops in Kupyansk frontline, claims Ukraine

Vladimir Putin hails Russia-China relations during his China visit

Days after announcing that Russia was expanding its troops size, President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Dec 19) said the country was also upgrading its nuclear arsenal.

Top 10 world news: Russia upgrading nuclear arsenal, China earthquake death toll mounts, and more

Vladimir Putin told the conference of senior defence officials on Tuesday (Dec 19) that Russia is upgrading its nuclear arsenal amid its ongoing war against Ukraine and Western fears of nuclear conflict.

Vladimir Putin says Russia upgrading nuclear arsenal amid ‘hybrid war’ with West

China had removed Qin Gang from the post of foreign minister in July this year under mysterious circumstances. Now five months later, Nikkei Asia has made this bombshell revelation: It could have been Russian President Vladimir Putin’s tip lead that led Chinese President Xi Jinping to purge his foreign minister.

Explained | Why Putin may have been responsible for Chinese FM Qin Gang’s disappearance

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview on Sunday (Dec 17), warned of problems with neighbouring country Finland after it joined NATO earlier this year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of 'problems' with Finland after NATO membership

Russian President Vladimir Putin will seek re-election as an independent candidate in 2024, Russian news agencies reported on Saturday (Dec 16). On Saturday, a group of over 700 politicians and figures from the sporting and cultural worlds met in Moscow and gave unanimous endorsement to Vladimir Putin as an independent candidate.

'Independent' Putin is seeking Russian presidency again. Here's what it means

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Dec 15) promised harsh punishment for any foreign interference in the 2024 presidential election. During a meeting with party leaders in the Duma, parliament's lower house, President Putin said, "Any interference in Russia's internal affairs will be punished, and punished harshly, according to Russian laws.

Russian President Putin promises harsh punishment for foreign meddling in 2024 election

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (Dec 14) said that Moscow's goals of "military special operation" in Ukraine haven't changed as he renewed confidence in Russia's victory in the war against Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin is confident of victory in war, says goals have not changed in Ukraine

Furthering its naval power and sending a message to enemy nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday inaugurated two new nuclear-powered submarines. In a televised address from the northern city of Severodvinsk, Putin, amid freezing temperatures said such 'vessels' will make Russia 'feel safe'.

Russia's Putin flexes muscles by launching two nuclear-powered submarines

Allies of the jailed Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny have said that they are unable to reach him. They said that the Kremlin critic has been removed from the Russian Penal Colony and his current whereabout are unknown.

Russia: Vladimir Putin's jailed opponent Alexei Navalny missing since a week, US concerned | WION

Alexey Navalny's lawyers on Monday (Dec 11) said that they had lost all contact with the imprisoned Russian opposition leader and his whereabouts are unknown. Navalny's lawyers made several attempts to get access to two penal colonies near Moscow where he was believed to be but they were informed that the 47-year-old was neither at IK-6 nor at IK-7.

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny goes missing from prison: Lawyers

With a ceremonial motorcade, cavalry escort and Russian flag's colours in the sky, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi.

The Capitals: Putin's Moscow is West Asia's 'dear friend'

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