Page 2 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
US readying an arms-aid package to wean India away from Russian weapons
The effort is part of a much larger initiative by Joe Biden's administration to court India as a long-term security partner, despite its reluctance to criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine
 "US readying an arms-aid package to wean India away from Russian weapons")
Canada issues ban on entry for Putin, nearly 1000 Russian nationals
Canada has announced a ban on entry for Russian President Vladimir Putin and some 1,000 Russian nationals over the conflict in Ukraine, Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino said
 "Canada issues ban on entry for Putin, nearly 1000 Russian nationals")
Russia says it hit US and European arms shipments in western Ukraine
It also confirmed an earlier report from Russian-backed separatists that more than 250 Ukrainian fighters holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant had laid down their arms and surrendered
 "Russia says it hit US and European arms shipments in western Ukraine")
Ukrainian army lays down arms at Mariupol's Azovstal plant: Report
Reuters saw buses leave the steelworks overnight and five of them arrive in the Russian-held town of Novoazovsk, where Moscow said they would be treated for wounds
 "Ukrainian army lays down arms at Mariupol's Azovstal plant: Report")
Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow faces diplomatic and battlefield setbacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked his forces who reportedly pushed all the way to the Russian border in the Kharkiv region in a symbolic gain
 "Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow faces diplomatic and battlefield setbacks")
Ukraine forces push through to Russia border near Kharkiv: Report
On the battlefields near Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, interior ministry adviser Vadym Denisenko said Ukrainian troops were mounting a counter-offensive
 "Ukraine forces push through to Russia border near Kharkiv: Report")
Putin sees no threat from NATO expansion, warns against military build-up
Putin warns NATO over bolstering Sweden and Finland, says NATO Nordic membership 'no problem'
 "Putin sees no threat from NATO expansion, warns against military build-up")
Live news: Congress for inclusive nation, not 'two Indias', says Rahul
Live news update: The Congress party's ideology is to "take everyone along" and the BJP believes in dividing people, he says.
 "Live news: Congress for inclusive nation, not 'two Indias', says Rahul")
Putin warns Finland on NATO membership, says it would harm relations
Putin told Sauli Niinisto that Finland's abandonment of its traditional policy of military neutrality would be an error since there are no threats to Finland's security
 "Putin warns Finland on NATO membership, says it would harm relations")
UK says new sanctions hit Putin's network including ex-wife and cousins
"We are exposing and targeting the shady network propping up Putin's luxury lifestyle and tightening the vice on his inner circle," foreign minister Liz Truss said in a statement.
 "UK says new sanctions hit Putin's network including ex-wife and cousins")
Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia over Ukraine
The White House is also trying to demonstrate that it is stepping up in the Pacific even as the administration has been focused on the war in Ukraine
 "Biden looks to nudge ASEAN leaders to speak out on Russia over Ukraine")
Japan to ban export of hi-tech goods to Russia from May 20 over Ukraine war
The list of the goods, banned for the exports to Russia, includes oil refining equipment, quantum computers, electron microscopes, atomic force microscopes and 3D printers
 "Japan to ban export of hi-tech goods to Russia from May 20 over Ukraine war")
Trump slams Biden over $40 bn Ukraine aid, urges Europe to do more
Trump said he was able to get European countries to pay their fair share to NATO and the Biden administration should do the same
 "Trump slams Biden over $40 bn Ukraine aid, urges Europe to do more")
Russian threats push Finland towards NATO alliance, Sweden likely to follow
Finland's president and prime minister announced that the Nordic country should apply right away for membership in NATO, the military defence pact founded in part to counter the Soviet Union
 "Russian threats push Finland towards NATO alliance, Sweden likely to follow")
Live news: 26 die in fire near Delhi metro station, more than 40 injured
Live news updates: From crisis in Sri Lanka and Ukraine, to the political developments back home and more, catch all the live updates on latest news here
 "Live news: 26 die in fire near Delhi metro station, more than 40 injured")
Ukraine conflict: Russia's Putin says sanctions triggering global crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western sanctions against Russia are provoking a global economic crisis.
Live: Sri Lanka has to 'get out of crisis', says new PM Wickremesinghe
Live news updates: From crisis in Sri Lanka and Ukraine, to the political developments back home and more, catch all the live updates on latest news here
 "Live: Sri Lanka has to 'get out of crisis', says new PM Wickremesinghe")
Ukraine says Russia responsible for consequences after Europe gas flow ends
Ukraine said on Tuesday it would suspend the flow of gas through the Sokhranovka transit point.
 "Ukraine says Russia responsible for consequences after Europe gas flow ends")
Live: Sri Lanka President says he will appoint new PM, cabinet this week
Live news updates: From the crisis in Sri Lanka and Ukraine to coronavirus developments and more, catch all the live updates here
 "Live: Sri Lanka President says he will appoint new PM, cabinet this week")
'It's all in our military doctrine': Russia on possible nuclear strike
Ukraine pushes back troops in East; Biden signs Ukraine Bill, seeks $40 bn
 "'It's all in our military doctrine': Russia on possible nuclear strike")
