Page 9 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Russia's first default in a century looks all but inevitable now
With Vladimir Putin's govt hampered by asset blocks and branded a pariah by Western countries, speculation has mounted that Russia would only be able to avoid a default for so long
 "Russia's first default in a century looks all but inevitable now")
Amid failure to capture Kyiv, Putin appoints new commander for Ukraine
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Saturday
 "Amid failure to capture Kyiv, Putin appoints new commander for Ukraine")
'Disappointed' with India abstention at the UN says US Congressman
Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick from Pennsylvania told CNN in an interview that it is necessary to hold countries accountable who are dragging their feet on Russia
 "'Disappointed' with India abstention at the UN says US Congressman")
Words and warning: What US has told India about economic ties with Russia
India-Russia Economic Relations: Joe Biden and his advisors have cautioned New Delhi against circumventing sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
 "Words and warning: What US has told India about economic ties with Russia")
Mocked as 'rubble' and fighting sanctions, Russian ruble comes roaring back
The rapid ruble recovery gives Putin a major victory back in Russia, where many people fixate on the currency's ups and downs
 "Mocked as 'rubble' and fighting sanctions, Russian ruble comes roaring back")
Russian, Serbian presidents talk over phone to strengthen bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic reiterated their readiness to deepen bilateral relations during a phone conversation
 "Russian, Serbian presidents talk over phone to strengthen bilateral ties")
Hungary ready to pay for Russian gas in rubles, says Viktor Orban
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Europe it risks having gas supplies cut unless it pays in roubles as he seeks retaliation over Western sanctions for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
 "Hungary ready to pay for Russian gas in rubles, says Viktor Orban")
US targets Putin's daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions
The penalties cut of all of Putin's close family members off from the US financial system and freeze any assets they hold in the United States
 "US targets Putin's daughters, Russian banks in new sanctions")
What are war crimes?
Disturbed by the images of deaths in Bucha, in Ukraine, the UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said that reports raise questions of possible war crimes. But what qualifies as a war crime?
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It's becoming more difficult for Putin to fund war every single day: WH
It is becoming more and more difficult for Russian President Vladimir Putin to fund his war in Ukraine, the White House said Tuesday adding that more tough sanctions are to be announced on Wednesday.
 "It's becoming more difficult for Putin to fund war every single day: WH")
Ukraine war: Inside the web of Russia's warring intelligence agencies
The presidential administration, Putin's primary information source, is a secretive organisation and has been feeding him a controlled information flow for over a decade
 "Ukraine war: Inside the web of Russia's warring intelligence agencies")
Putin-Zelenskyy meeting possible only after treaty ready: Kremlin
A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is possible only after a peace treaty is ready, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Putin blames global food insecurity on 'mistakes' of developed countries
The current situation in the global food market has worsened of late due to the "mistakes" made by Western countries in disrupting supply chains, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday
 "Putin blames global food insecurity on 'mistakes' of developed countries")
Ukraine crisis: Kyiv mayor calls for halt to 'bloody money' flow to Russia
Kyiv mayor asks Europe to cut all business with Moscow while Russia denies targeting civilians and said the deaths had been staged by the West to discredit it
 "Ukraine crisis: Kyiv mayor calls for halt to 'bloody money' flow to Russia")
World No. 2 Medvedev could be banned from playing in Wimbledon this year
While Russian players are allowed to compete without flags or anthems in the wake of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, the report said that the All England Club could likely impose stricter measures on
 "World No. 2 Medvedev could be banned from playing in Wimbledon this year")
Germany's president Steinmeier admits mistakes in policy toward Russia
Steinmeier told ZDF television Tuesday that we failed on many points, including efforts to encourage Russia toward democracy and respecting human rights
 "Germany's president Steinmeier admits mistakes in policy toward Russia")
Putin introduces visa restrictions for citizens from "unfriendly countries"
According to the decree, Russia will partially suspend its simplified visa agreements with EU member countries along with Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
LIVE: Civilian killings in Bucha deeply disturbing, says India at UN
India reiterates its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, says India's Ambassador to UN on Ukraine conflict
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine's streets
Ukrainian officials said the bodies of 410 civilians were found in towns around Kyiv that were recaptured from Russian forces in recent days
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Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings: US President Biden
President Joe Biden on Monday called for war crimes trial against Russia President Vladimir Putin and said he'd seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.
