US President Donald Trump recently held a 2.5-hour ceasefire call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Trump, who has been actively mediating peace efforts between the two nations, disclosed details of the call at a recent press conference. He also revealed that after speaking with Putin, he held discussions with leaders of other European nations including Germany, Finland, the UK, and others.
20 May,2025 05:27 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strongly condemn the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians on April 22. During the call, Putin offered full support to India in its fight against terrorism and said those responsible for the attack must be punished. He was one of the first world leaders to react and show solidarity with India. The Ministry of External Affairs said both leaders agreed to work together to bring the attackers to justice and strengthen their countries' close partnership. The conversation comes at a time of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, with global leaders starting to take sides.
05 May,2025 05:57 PM IST
India is mourning the loss of 26 tourists killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. In its aftermath, strong calls emerged to ban the release of Abir Gulaal, marking Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Bollywood comeback after nine years. Industry bodies like IFTDA and FWICE have opposed the film's release, vowing action against those working with Pakistani artists. Both Fawad and co-star Vaani Kapoor shared emotional tributes online, with Fawad later disabling comments amid heavy backlash.
25 April,2025 05:55 PM IST
On January 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he might impose more sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to talks to end the war in Ukraine. Trump did not give specific details about the new sanctions. The U.S. has already placed heavy sanctions on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump also mentioned that his administration is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine. He added that the European Union should do more to support Ukraine. Trump said they were in talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky and would be speaking with President Putin soon to address the situation.
22 January,2025 12:31 PM IST
In his New Year speech, President Vladimir Putin reassured Russians that the country would continue to move forward with confidence in 2025. He emphasized that the wellbeing of citizens was his top priority, even though many are concerned about rising prices and high interest rates. Putin reminded Russians of the country’s past victories, including defeating Nazi Germany, and framed current challenges as part of a historic mission. He honored Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, calling them heroes. While he didn’t address the war’s future or economic issues directly, he expressed hope for progress, stating that Russia’s future is strong and that the nation will continue to thrive.
01 January,2025 05:34 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for the tragic incident involving an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Russian airspace. He expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured, according to Reuters. The Azerbaijani plane, flying from Baku to Grozny, was following its scheduled route when it attempted to land at Grozny airport. At that time, the airport was being attacked by Ukrainian drones. Russian air defense systems were responding to the attack, the Kremlin said. The crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulted in 38 deaths. The plane, an Embraer 190, was en route from Baku to Grozny, a Russian city in the North Caucasus.
29 December,2024 10:45 AM IST
PM Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are known to share a close tie. In a recent interaction, Putin opened up on his ties with PM Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his strong ties with Asia and highlighted his friendly relations with China and India. He also spoke of his ‘warm’ friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
20 December,2024 11:34 AM IST
Amid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russian President Putin on Nov 21 said that Russia had launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility. Issuing a direct warning to West, Putin said that Moscow could strike military installations of any country whose weapons were used against Russia.
22 November,2024 11:49 AM IST
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US President-Elect Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 10, the Washington Post reported. Trump advised Putin not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source familiar with the conversation told Reuters. He has criticised the scale of US military and financial support for Ukraine, vowing to end the war, without saying how. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry neither endorsed nor objected to the conversation between Trump and Putin. The conversation between the two world leaders comes after Putin congratulated, praised Trump on Nov 07.
11 November,2024 11:43 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, during the BRICS Summit. This was their first official meeting in five years. The two leaders discussed important issues and focused on resuming regular patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, an area where both countries have had tensions. This agreement is seen as a step toward improving relations between India and China. The meeting reflects a desire to communicate more and work together to manage their differences. Both leaders emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the region, aiming for a better understanding to avoid conflicts in the future. Watch video for more.
24 October,2024 10:48 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
