Page 36 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russian attack on Ukraine possible any day, diplomacy still an option: US
As Russia masses more than 100,000 troops near the border, Moscow has said it is not planning an invasion but could take unspecified military action if its security demands are not met
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Ukraine crisis: Macron flies to Moscow in high-risk diplomatic mission
Macron has made a frenetic series of phone calls with Western allies, Putin and the Ukrainian leader over the past week
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Russian forces at 70% of level needed for invading Ukraine: US officials
The growing number and capability of Russian forces close to Ukraine could suggest the window for diplomacy is shutting
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Xi hold talks with Putin, exchange views on China-Russia relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the start of the Beijing Winter Olympics
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Russia and China line up against US in 'no limits' partnership
Putin and Xi present united front in talks at Beijing Winter Olympics amid strained relations with West
France's Emmanuel Macron to visit Russia, Ukraine in mediation trip
The visit comes after the U.S. accused the Kremlin on Thursday of an elaborate plot to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces that Russia could use as a pretext to take military action
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Putin in Beijing for Winter Olympics, Xi talks amid Ukraine tensions
The Russian leader's visit comes amid growing Chinese support for Moscow in its dispute with Ukraine that threatens to break out into armed conflict
US warns Russia may stage propaganda video as pretext to invade Ukraine
The United States has said there is little chance of Ukraine joining NATO soon but that the country should decide its own future
Xi Jinping to launch Beijing Winter Olympics with Putin, Imran Khan
The event will take place from February 4 to 20
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Putin, Macron discuss Ukraine, Russian proposals on security guarantees
Putin drew Macron's attention to Kyiv "provocative statements and actions", the Kremlin said
'Life goes on' despite 'difficult' Covid-19 situation, says Vladimir Putin
The Kremlin continues to hold off from imposing nationwide restrictions even as the state coronavirus task force reported 141,883 news infections on Wednesday
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US, UK threaten sanctions for Moscow elite if Russia invades Ukraine
Britain urged Putin to "step back from the brink" after the Russian build-up of troops near Ukraine stoked fears of war
Can the UN do more than just talk about Russia, Ukraine crisis?
The United States describes the meeting of the 15-member body as a chance for Russia to explain itself, while Russia signaled it could try and block it
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US Senators near agreement on bill to sanction Russia for Ukraine actions
Russia has been building up its forces on Ukraine's borders for months and has demanded NATO pull troops and weapons from eastern Europe.
Ukraine's NATO membership would hurt bloc's ties with Russia: Lavrov
Ukraine's admission to NATO would seriously undermine relations between Russia and the alliance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said.
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Vladimir Putin, Emmanuel Macron discuss security guarantees over phone
Putin and Macron held a phone conversation to discuss the establishment of long-term and legally binding security guarantees between Russia and the West
Will he invade Ukraine or not: What Putin might be thinking now
It would likely be a limited incursion. The political cost of capturing Ukraine's capital would be too high, and as a result, Putin would likely stop short of Kiev
America Inc pushes for caution as Biden weighs Putin sanction
Russia says 'destructive' sanctions would not hurt the russian president personally
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Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin
President Joe Biden's effort to rally support, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is just latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests.
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Biden warns Putin with sanctions as West steps up Ukraine defences
NATO places forces on standby and reinforces eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets in response to Russia's troop build-up.
