Putin, Vladimir
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin on Monday, September 1, saw a significant moment when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walked past Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif without acknowledging him. The scene has been widely shared on social media, sparking online
Putin, Vladimir
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit China this week, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. This rare step beyond his country's borders could be an attempt to formalise his country's ties with its two main
Putin, Vladimir
In the western Ukrainian city of Mukachevo, residents were initially unaware of the imminent threat, with the mayor, Andriy Baloha, mistakenly attributing the initial strike to thunder. However, it soon became apparent that the cruise missiles were a deliberate attack, with a second strike hitting the same location just hours
Modi, Narendra
PM Modi and Xi were of the view that differences between India and China should not be allowed to be turned into disputes, Vikram Misri said, briefing the media after the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders emphasized the importance of peace
Modi, Narendra
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in China, amidst growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Ahead of the meeting, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dialed Modi to stress the need for an immediate ceasefire
Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on August 30, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China. The call marked their second such discussion this month, focusing on the war in Ukraine and prospects for peace. Modi reiterated India's
Modi, Narendra
Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss the preparation for his visit to India in December with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China. The meeting comes amid growing ties between Russia and India, and after the US imposed
Putin, Vladimir
US President Donald Trump has redirected his efforts to secure a full peace agreement in the Ukraine war, abandoning a previous push for a ceasefire after a summit with Russia's President Vladimir Putin failed to yield a breakthrough. Trump and European leaders expressed support for a new summit
Peace negotiations
Leaders of France, Germany, and Britain will host a video call to discuss steps towards ending the war in Ukraine, after US President Donald Trump ruled out an immediate ceasefire following his Alaska summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Trump's change of tack comes despite Ukraine and its
Modi, Narendra
China's President Xi Jinping is set to host leaders from Russia, India, and 14 other countries for a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, days before a massive military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The SCO meeting, which will
Trump, Donald
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated that Kyiv is ready for high-level peace talks with Russia in any format and geographical location. This announcement comes after a series of diplomatic efforts from top officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The Ukrainian
Trump, Donald
As Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine continues to rage, the West is calling for concrete steps towards peace, with Germany's Chancellor Merz urging Russian President Putin to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy or face stern consequences. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a virtual
