Vladimir Putin

Iran tightens Strait of Hormuz controls amid US maritime standoff; Trump administration faces calls to restore Russia oil sanctions

Iran has introduced a new system requiring ships to obtain permission before passing through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the United States amid threats of military action and maritime restrictions. The move comes after Tehran warned vessels linked to the US and Israel could be denied safe passage.

May 6, 2026

Russia will do everything that serves interests of Iran: Putin

Putin said Russia will support Iran's interests and work toward peace in the Middle East during talks with Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Saint Petersburg. He praised Iran's resilience and reaffirmed closer ties with Tehran.

Apr 27, 2026

The Geometry of Escalation: Power, Narrative, and the Edge of a Systemic War

The ongoing confrontation in West Asia has evolved beyond a simple conflict between Israel and Iran into a complex, multi-layered geopolitical struggle involving military, economic, and strategic dimensions. Beneath the visible war lie three interconnected battles: control over energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz

Apr 15, 2026

Russia declares Easter ceasefire in Ukraine conflict, urges Kyiv to follow

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.

Apr 10, 2026

Trump blasts NATO, allies over Iran war

Trump emphasised that the United States bore the burden of the war alone and reiterated his view that NATO is heavily dependent on US power. He also suggested that global leaders, including Vladimir Putin, fear the US more than NATO.

Apr 7, 2026

Iran's Natanz nuclear facility hit in US-Israeli strikes, atomic energy organisation says

The United States and Israel carried out an airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility as the West Asia conflict entered its fourth week, with Iranian authorities confirming the attack but reporting no radioactive leakage. The UN's nuclear watchdog, IAEA, acknowledged earlier damage and urged military restraint to avoid a nuclear accident.

Mar 21, 2026

Russia gains $6 billion from Iran war, says US Senator

Russia has gained an estimated $6 billion from rising oil prices since the Iran conflict began, US Senator Angus King said, adding that this amounts to about $400 million per day. Lawmakers also noted the conflict's impact on global energy markets, maritime trade, and Strait of Hormuz security.

Mar 13, 2026

Trump says Iran war may end soon after 'very good' call with Putin; urged Russian President to focus on ending Ukraine war

Trump said he had a call with Putin to discuss the Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict. Trump added that the campaign against Iran could conclude once the country no longer has the capacity to threaten the US, Israel, or its allies, and warned against any attempts to disrupt global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 10, 2026

Trump says Iran talks underway, urges Putin to end war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said the United States is actively holding multiple negotiations with Iran, indicating ongoing discussions aimed at reaching a possible agreement, though he declined to share details on their location. He suggested Iran is keen to avoid renewed US military action and is open to talks.

Feb 4, 2026

Putin's arrogance hurting Russia's interests, growing China ties a strategic risk: Polish Deputy PM at JLF

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Jaipur Literature Festival, saying his arrogance and ego-driven policies have hurt Russia's interests and destabilised Europe. He highlighted the long-term economic and strategic risks of Russia's growing dependence on China and called Putin's military strategy in Ukraine a failure, noting the war has dragged on for years with heavy losses.

Jan 18, 2026

Concern over Russia's deployment of hypersonic nuclear-capable missile expressed at UNSC

The UN Security Council expressed serious concern over Russia's deployment of the nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile near NATO's border in Poland, marking a major escalation in the Ukraine war. The missile, capable of traveling 2,300 km/h, struck targets in Lviv, worsening civilian hardships amid freezing temperatures.

Jan 13, 2026

PM Modi's 2025 in frames: From Op Sindoor to Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan [Photos]

The Prime Minister's calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens, visits to sacred temples, strategic outreach to border regions, inauguration and inspection of major infrastructure projects and participation in programmes aimed at empowering people at the grassroots. Many of these moments were captured in photographs, shared on narendramodi.in, that resonated widely and defined the visual memory of the year.

Dec 31, 2025

Stars, Signals and Undeclared: The Real Story Behind Vladimir Putin's India Visit

On the surface, the visit delivered what the media expected: a renewed roadmap for bilateral trade, major agreements in energy and minerals, reaffirmation of defence-industrial cooperation, and a joint declaration to raise trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. In the age of polarising geopolitics, the India-Russia relationship had been ceremonially polished and publicly displayed.

Dec 6, 2025

Hillary Clinton: "I'd Nominate Trump" for Nobel Peace if he succeeds in Ukraine ceasefire

Speaking on 'Raging Moderates' podcast, Clinton said, "If he could bring about the end to this terrible war, if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor, could really stand up to Putin — something we haven't seen — but maybe this is the opportunity. If President Trump were the architect of that, I'd nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize."

Aug 16, 2025

Why did Vladimir Putin fear his biggest critic & Russia's Presidential candidate Alexei Navalny so much? The 47yo finally dies in prison

After the attempt on Alexei Navalny's life was made on a plane in 2020, the incident grabbed headlines across the world with several alleging that all of Putin's opponents either die, to go jail or disappear under mysterious circumstances

Feb 17, 2024

Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia for rare summit with Putin

In a rare show of strength, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Russia on Tuesday to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with concerns growing over a possible arms deal between Pyongyang and Moscow, an official at South Korea's Defence Ministry said.

Sep 12, 2023

French wine, live lobsters, perfomers - A peek inside Kim Jong-un's luxury 'Taeyangho'

In a rare trip to meet President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un on Tuesday arrived in Russia on board his bulletproof train -- a slow-moving luxury locomotive which said to include a restaurant serving fine French wines imported from Paris and dishes such as fresh lobster, with dancers and performers to entertain the high-profile travellers, a media report said.

Sep 12, 2023

Putin to stay clear of BRICS summit in South Africa amid ICC warrant; Russian FM to attend [details]

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a Brics summit in South Africa next month, according to the country's presidency, a media report said.

Jul 20, 2023

World leaders mourn loss of lives in Odisha's Balasore train accident

After the most horrific train accident in over two decades left 261 people dead and over 900 injured in Odisha's Balasore on Friday, world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, mourned the loss of lives on Saturday.

Jun 3, 2023

Putin signs law to suspend Russia's participation in arms treaty with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law officially suspending his country's participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with the US.

Mar 1, 2023