Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Dec 8) announced that he will be again running for president in the 2024 presidential election – a move which is most likely to keep him in power till at least 2030.

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Vladimir Putin has decided to run in Russian presidential elections next March, news agencies reported Friday (Dec 8). The decision will allow Putin to extend his decades-long grip on power.

Vladimir Putin will run again in Russian presidential elections next March

In yet another show of bilateral bonhomie between Moscow and New Delhi amid war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Watch: Putin praises India, says PM Modi 'guarantor' of stronger Moscow-Delhi ties

Russian lawmakers on Thursday (Dec 7) moved Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office as they set the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17.

Putin closes in on fifth term as Russian lawmakers set date for 2024 presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a high-profile West Asia trip with his first destination being UAE. The Russian leader was given a grand welcome by the UAE.

Top 10 world news: Putin's West Asia trip, deteriorating situation in Gaza, and more

Nearly 20 months after Vladimir Putin announced a military offensive against Ukraine by describing them as 'special military operations', the Russian president landed in the United Arab Emirates in a rare visit outside the countries of former Soviet Union as well as China.

Putin enters West Asia powerplay in rare wartime visit to UAE, Saudi Arabia

The Russia-Ukraine war has crossed into its 651st day, and Kyiv is struggling for funds. As the US Congress continues to ponder over the $60 billion aid proposal by President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the funding request failure means the country would be "responsible for Ukraine's defeat".

Zelensky to virtually meet G7 leaders as Ukraine faces 'big risk' of losing war due to delayed US aid

Russian President Vladimir Putin toured an exhibition of Russian achievements reportedly on Monday (Dec 4). He was shown a simulation of the "nuclear button", but declined to press it.

Russian President Vladimir Putin watches 'nuclear button' as he observes re-created explosion

Ukraine has launched an investigation into the alleged "execution" of two Ukrainian soldiers near the embattled town of Avdiivka. The soldiers, as per The Guardian, had emerged from their trench when they were gunned down.

Ukraine launches investigation into alleged Russian execution of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the army to boost its troop numbers by 15 per cent. Putin's signing of the decree comes in the backdrop of the war with Ukraine, which has continued for more than 21 months now, causing a significant shortage in the army ranks.

Putin signs decree to add 170,000 troops to its armed forces as war with Ukraine takes toll

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appealed to the country's women to give birth to as many as eight children and make it a “norm” to create large families. He made the statement while speaking at the World Russian People's Council in Moscow on Tuesday (Nov 28).

Putin appeals to Russian women to give birth to '8 or more' children

Dashing hopes that the hostages will be freed early on Thursday (Nov 23), Israel's national security adviser and the US said the deal had been put on hold until Friday.

Morning news brief: Israel-Palestine captives release delayed, Putin blames Kyiv for no peace deal and more

In an unprecedented move, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Nov 22) told the leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) that it was extremely important to come up with a plan on how to stop "the tragedy" of the war in Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin says Russia never refused peace talks with Ukraine, blames Kyiv for withdrawing

Speaking in front of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the rest of the leaders of Group of Twenty (G20) nations during the virtual summit of the world's wealthiest economies, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the war in Ukraine is a "tragedy".

Putin speaks about 'tragedy' of Ukraine war in front of India's Modi, other G20 leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Nov 21) called for a political solution to the Israel-Hamas war and said that regional states and BRICS members could be involved in efforts to reach such a settlement.

Israel-Hamas war: BRICS could help reach political settlement in conflict, says Putin

Iran-backed Houthi rebels hijacked an India-bound ship in the Red Sea. According to the Israel Defense Forces on Sunday (Nov 19), Galaxy Leader was sailing from Turkey to India with an international crew which did not include Israelis.

Top 10 world news: Houthis hijack India-bound ship in Red Sea, and more

Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual G20 leader summit on Wednesday. Putin has taken very few trips outside Russia since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant against him.

Virtual G20 leaders summit: Vladimir Putin to attend virtual G20 summit on Wednesday | WION

Igor Girkin, a prominent ultranationalist currently in Russian custody on charges of inciting extremism, has nominated himself for the 2024 presidential race, according to an announcement made on his behalf by Oleg Nelzin, co-chair of the Russian Movement for Strelkov.

Jailed Russian ultranationalist nominates self for 2024 presidential race. Can he beat Putin?

Russia's Duma, the country's equivalent of a parliament, on Wednesday (Nov 15) moved towards the approval of its largest-ever federal budget since the disintegration of Soviet Union.

Putin trumps West's sanctions as Moscow proposes largest-ever federal budget with defence focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s oldest daughter Maria Vorontsova recently criticised the patient care laws which was adopted in her father’s regime. Vorontsova was appointed to the board of the Moscow Society of Medical Genetics, reported the independent news outlet Mozhem Obyasnit on Monday (Nov 13).

Vladimir Putin’s daughter criticises laws adopted during father’s regime

Russia as per reports plans to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and protocols that it deems a threat. As per Russian state news agency RIA report, only certain VPN networks face the threat of a ban.

Russia to ban VPN services 'identified as a threat'

Vladimir Putin will be taking part in the March presidential elections in Russia, Reuters news agency reported on Monday (Nov 6) citing sources. If he wins, which he most likely will, the Russian leader, who turned 71 on Oct 7, will remain in power until 2030, making him the longest-serving leader in Russia since the inception of the Soviet Union.

Vladimir Putin to run for March presidential election, seeks to remain in power until at least 2030: Report

An ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Nov 2) that Poland, a NATO member state, was now considered a dangerous enemy by Russia and could end up losing its statehood if it continued on its current course.

Poland considered a dangerous enemy by Russia: Putin ally

Germany wants Ukraine to begin formal talks on joining the European Union (EU) by the end of the year. Speaking at a conference in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday said that she was confident that next month the EU would advance Kyiv's membership bid.

Germany bats for Ukraine's EU membership, says formal talks could get greenlit next month

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