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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Putin Declares ‘All Of Ukraine Is Ours' In Shocking Statement At St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Putin Declares 'All Of Ukraine Is Ours' In Shocking Statement At St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Canada News.Net
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
Kremlin reveals how Putin will take part in BRICS summit
The Russian president will attend remotely, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Russia in person Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil via video link, according to his foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov. This year's event, which will be the trade and development group's 17th annual summit, is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro in July. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be representing the country at the summit, Ushakov told Vesti in an interview on Wednesday. Putin will not travel to Brazil due to unresolved issues concerning an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC), the presidential aide said. "The president will participate via video link. This is related to difficulties related to the requirements of the ICC," Ushakov said. "The Brazilian government could not take a clear position that would allow our president to participate in this meeting." In 2023, the Hague-based institution's top prosecutor, Karim Khan, issued arrest warrants for Russia's president, as well as Russian children's rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, on charges of unlawful deportation and transfer of minors during the Ukraine conflict. Moscow has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, explaining that it evacuated the children out of the war zone for their own safety. Moscow is in the process of compiling a list of children currently in Ukraine who need to be reunited with their families in Russia, Lvova-Belova said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum last week. The list will be passed on to Kiev's negotiating team at the next round of direct talks, she said. Furthermore, five of the 339 children Kiev demanded be sent back to Ukraine during the last round of negotiations in Istanbul are being prepared for return, Lvova-Belova said. Russia is not a signatory to the ICC's founding treaty and does not recognize its jurisdiction. Other non-signatories include the US, China, and Israel. US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the judicial body and its top prosecutor in February for issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Khan accused both of war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict, along with three Hamas leaders.
Daily Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
HM King calls for ‘peace, security and stability'
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa emphasised the importance of pursuing peace, security, and stability in the region and globally. He called for diplomatic solutions and dialogue to resolve conflicts, stressing the importance of safeguarding regional security and the well-being of its people. He also expressed hope for achieving lasting and comprehensive peace in the region. HM King Hamad was speaking as he held a telephone call yesterday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Bilateral relations During the call, the two leaders reviewed the bilateral relations between Bahrain and Russia and discussed efforts to strengthen ties across various sectors. His Majesty expressed his gratitude to President Putin for the warm hospitality extended to the Kingdom's delegation, headed by His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM's Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, during Bahrain's participation as Guest of Honour at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. They underscored the importance of the upcoming first Arab-Russian Summit, scheduled to be held in Moscow this October, as a key platform to advance dialogue and cooperation. Challenges HM the King also commended President Putin's role in promoting peace and his efforts in light of the increasing challenges facing global energy and maritime navigation. President Putin expressed his appreciation to His Majesty for the keen interest in continuing strengthening the deep-rooted ties and close cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Russian Federation.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
‘Misguided' Putin Wants More Than Ukraine, Donald Trump Warns
Last Updated: US President Trump refused to call Russian counterpart Putin an enemy, but says more invasions are 'possible'. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it was 'possible" that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attempt to invade more countries beyond Ukraine, suggesting the Russian leader may have broader territorial ambitions. 'I consider him a person who I think is misguided," Donald Trump was quoted as saying by Euronews. When pressed on whether Putin might go beyond Ukraine, Trump said, 'It's possible." Russia currently controls around 20% of Ukraine's territory, amounting to approximately 112,000 km², including all of Crimea and major portions of the four annexed regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. This reflects an expansion from its pre‑2022 seizure of about 42,000 km², with a further surge following the full-scale invasion in early 2022. While Russian gains slowed last year, advancing roughly 4,168 km² in 2024, it still consolidated control over nearly 19% of Ukrainian territory by early 2025. Earlier this month, while speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin rekindled his claim that Ukrainians and Russians are essentially the same people, arguing that 'in that sense the whole of Ukraine is ours". While the war in Ukraine remains Russia's most visible front, Moscow's ambitions extend well beyond its western neighbour. In several former Soviet republics, Russia continues to exert control through military deployments and political proxies. Reuters. Abkhazia, a breakaway region in northwestern Georgia, declared independence after the 1992–1993 war with Tbilisi, but remains internationally recognized as part of Georgia. In 2008, after Russia's brief war with Georgia, Moscow formally recognized Abkhazia's independence and stationed troops in the region, effectively locking out Georgian control. South Ossetia, located in northern Georgia near the Russian border, has followed a similar trajectory. After years of separatist tensions, Russia invaded Georgia in 2008 under the pretext of protecting ethnic Ossetians. Following the war, Moscow recognized South Ossetia as an independent state and maintains a heavy military and political presence. Putin has earlier expressed his desire to restore Russia's influence across former Soviet and imperial territories, reviving a cultural-political concept often called 'Greater Russia" or 'Russkiy Mir". He has publicly likened himself to Tsars like Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, claiming a mission to 'return" historic lands and reassert Russian dominance in regions like Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and parts of Central Asia, a report by US-broadcaster CNN said. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Russia sign pact to construct nuclear power plant in uranium rich Kazakhstan
Russia and its close partner in Central Asia Kazakhstan have reached an agreement and signed documents for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The agreement was signed by Alexey Likhachev, director general of the Russian atomic energy corporation Rosatom , and Almasadam Satkaliyev, chairman of Kazakhstan's Atomic Energy Agency, at the recently held St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. During the meeting the Indicative Road Map was approved, envisaging the stages of project preparation and implementation, including surveying, conclusion of an EPC contract and development of project documentation. In addition, Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants LLP (KNPP LLP) and Atomstroyexport JSC (Engineering Division of Rosatom) signed a framework agreement that defines the key principles of cooperation in implementing the project in Jambyl district of Almaty region. The project is implemented within the framework of interstate cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy and is aimed at achieving the strategic objectives to ensure energy security and decarbonization of Kazakhstan's economy . The parties emphasize the importance of setting about implementing the project, which is of a strategic nature for Kazakhstan, as soon as possible. Live Events 'We appreciate the trust the Kazakhstani party has placed in us to lead the international consortium that will build a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. This country has been our reliable historical partner in the nuclear industry. We are convinced that Russian nuclear technologies, which have proven their reliability, safety and efficiency, will serve the people of Kazakhstan, strengthening its energy sovereignty,' said Alexey Likhachev. Kazakhstan had earlier selected Rosatom as the leader of an international consortium tasked with building a large-capacity nuclear power plant in the country.
