Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin as a 'naked, thieving king', while his first appearance in court after his hunger strike via video link.

Alexei Navalny Calls Putin A 'naked, thieving king' in court hearing

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation during which the two leaders decided to establish a new 2+2 dialogue at the ministerial level comprising foreign and defence ministers from both countries.

Indian PM Modi & Russian Prez Putin speak over phone, agree to setting up 2+2 dialogue

According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden may meet in June. Putin's top foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, said a firm decision on the meeting has not been taken yet.

Reports say Putin and Biden may meet in June

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was welcome in Moscow "any time" but stressed that he should discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine with separatists directly.

Putin offers to meet Ukraine president in Moscow 'any time'

Russia on Friday began the drawdown of troops that were running drills near Ukraine borders, said the Russian defence ministry. This is likely to calm heightened tensions between Russia and the West over Moscow's troop buildup on Russia-Ukraine border.

Russia begins withdrawing troops from Ukraine borders

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced a 10-day 'non-working' period to contain the widespread coronavirus pandemic in the country. Observing a surge in the coronavirus cases, Putin backed the proposal for the 'non-working' period which will start next month and is expected to break the chain of rising cases of the deadly virus.

Putin declares 10-day 'non-working period' in Russia amid coronavirus surge

The border situation in Russia-Ukraine could turn into a full-blown war any moment. Russians have deployed tens of thousands of troops on the border with Ukraine, and the US says Russia's military buildup is bigger than in 2014.

As Ukraine-Russia crisis worsens, threat of war looms

Eleven Russian politicians signed an open letter demanding an independent doctor be immediately allowed to see Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, news channel CNN reported.

Health of Navalny threatens his life: Russian politicians to President Vladimir Putin

The 44-year-old Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's most visible and persistent critic, started a hunger strike more than three weeks ago to protest prison authorities’ refusal to allow him to be seen by a private doctor.

Pro-Navalny protest planned in Russia as Alexei Navalny's health deteriorates

The United States on Sunday warned Russia of consequences if Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny died in prison. Doctors have said on Saturday that the jailed politician can die "any minute".

US warns Russia of 'consequences' if Alexei Navalny dies

Russia on Saturday expelled a Ukrainian diplomat who it said was caught "red-handed" trying to obtain sensitive information. Although Russia has detained a number of Ukrainian nationals in recent years, expulsion of a diplomat is rare and is being seen as sign of sharply rising tensions between the two countries.

Russia expels Ukrainian diplomat after detaining him amid border tensions

As tensions around the Ukraine border spike, Joe Biden has proposed a face to face meeting with Vladimir Putin to settle all differences. Can two leaders work together after having called each other killers? WION's Palki Sharma tells you what's at stake.

Gravitas: US vs Russia: Are we heading towards Cold War 2.0?

The Russian Kremlin said that it will consider US President Joe Biden's proposal to hold a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. In a phone call on Tuesday, Biden proposed that the two leaders should hold a summit "in the near future".

Kremlin says Russia will study US proposal for Putin-Biden summit

Russia on Thursday said that the US sanctions for alleged election interference and hacking will "not help" a possible summit between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

US sanctions on Russia won't 'help' Biden-Putin summit: Kremlin

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to lower tensions on the Ukrainian border and suggested they hold their first summit.

Biden tells Putin to ease tensions on Ukrainian border, proposes summit

Amid increasing rift between the United States and Russia over Kremlin border army buildup, US President Joe Biden has proposed a high-level meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Mr Biden reiterated the U.S.’s “unwavering commitment” to Ukraine’s sovereignty according to the White House.

US Prez Joe Biden proposes a high-level summit with Vladimir Putin

From Sputnik-1 to Sputnik V: Russian scientific achievements

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to potentially hold on to power until 2036. The move formalises constitutional changes endorsed in a vote last year.

Putin signs law allowing him to hold power until 2036

A Moscow court on Tuesday fined TikTok more than $30,000 for failing to delete posts calling for minors to join unsanctioned protests in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Russia fines TikTok over calls for minors to join protests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be in New Delhi on a two-day visit on April 5-6, with a focus on Russian President Vladimir Putin's India visit and Afghanistan.

Russian foreign minister to arrive in New Delhi next week, with focus on Putin's India visit, Afghanistan

Armenia's prime minister has gone into self-isolation as a preventative measure against coronavirus ahead of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, officials said on Friday.

Armenian PM self-isolates ahead of Putin meeting

Top Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday announced that he has gone on a hunger strike until he gets proper medical help to treat his severe back pain and numbness in his legs.

Navalny begins hunger strike until he receives proper medical attention

Russian President Vladimir Putin's art of the photo op

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said on Monday he could be locked up in solitary confinement in a punishment cell after being accused of numerous minor infractions.

Kremlin critic Navalny says he risks solitary confinement over infractions

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