Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during an interview at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday,(AP)

Putin says Russia did not start Ukraine war, accuses West of ‘igniting’ conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a strict warning about the Ukraine war, saying that Moscow will only end the operation “after achieving its goals”. Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during an interview at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday,(AP) In an interview with India Today, Putin criticised the West, saying that Russia did not…

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Trump’s Envoy Meets With Putin on War in Ukraine

Trump’s Envoy Meets With Putin on War in Ukraine

new video loaded: Trump’s Envoy Meets With Putin on War in Ukraine transcript Back transcript Trump’s Envoy Meets With Putin on War in Ukraine Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, was expected to discuss with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a U.S.-backed peace proposal that was revised by American officials after recent negotiations with…

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Zelensky’s visit to Paris followed Sunday’s meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as productive.(AFP)

Zelensky says US peace plan ‘looks better’ with revisions but work continues

Ukraine’s president spoke optimistically on Monday about the progress of revising the Trump administration’s peace plan, saying “it looks better” and the work will continue during talks on how to end Russia’s nearly four-year war. Zelensky’s visit to Paris followed Sunday’s meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as…

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Chechnya's New Restrictions On Women's Fashion Are About Control, Not Tradition, Critics Say

Chechnya’s New Restrictions On Women’s Fashion Are About Control, Not Tradition, Critics Say

Chechnya has introduced a new ban for women’s fashion that prohibits traditional clothing featuring “masculine elements.” While this isn’t the first time the Russian republic’s authorities have imposed restrictions on women’s appearance, observers say the rationale behind the latest rules is about control –- not tradition, as claimed. The Chechen Culture Ministry said clothing designers…

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