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Switzerland offers immunity to Putin from ICC arrest over Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Report

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told broadcaster SRF in an interview that allowing Putin to attend without facing arrest was “completely achievable” and could be settled within a few days. Washington: Switzerland has proposed granting Russian President Vladimir Putin immunity from arrest if he agrees to attend peace talks on the war in Ukraine. Putin currently has an International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued against him over the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia since the invasion began, Bloomberg has reported. The development comes after Putin expressed willingness to discuss a truce with Ukraine's Zelenskyy in a proposed…

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‘More than a makeover’: The tale behind Zelenskyy’s transition from T-shirt to suit-style attire

In February, Zelenskyy was criticised by pro-Trump TV reporter Brian Glenn for wearing a military-style polo shirt to a high-level meeting. New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made headlines during his latest summit with Donald Trump for his choice of clothing. Dressed in a formal jacket and coordinating trousers, Zelenskyy drew compliments from both Trump and the White House press pool. However, his designer, Viktor Anisimov, said that the spotlight should remain on Ukraine’s future, not its president’s wardrobe. Anisimov clarified that the new look was not a response to the earlier criticism. “We had already started working on the…

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Russia presents India with tariff trouble solution, says ‘If Indian goods are struggling to enter US…’

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin called the United States’ pressure on India “unjustified” and “unilateral”. New Delhi: India is welcome to export its goods to Russia if it is facing hurdles entering the US market, said a senior Russian diplomat in New Delhi on Wednesday, as tensions between Washington and New Delhi continue to rise over the issue of Russian oil imports. Addressing a press conference in the capital, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin called the United States’ pressure on India “unjustified” and “unilateral”. He said energy cooperation between India and Russia would continue despite growing…

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British Royal Navy gets first-ever Hindu chaplain: Know who is Bhanu Attri

Chaplains provide religious, pastoral, welfare, and moral support to all members of the naval service, regardless of faith, whether they are based ashore or serving on ships and submarines. London: The British Royal Navy, for the first time, has appointed a Hindu chaplain, marking the first instance of a non-Christian being officially chosen to provide spiritual guidance to naval personnel based on the tenets of Hinduism.  Bhanu Attri was among 148 new officers among the so-called "leaders of tomorrow", including warfare specialists, engineers, overseas and all cadets who joined from civilian life who completed their "Initial Officer Training" last week. Who…

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US President Donald Trump imposed ‘sanctions on India’ to end Russia-Ukraine war, says White House

US President Donald Trump has doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent by imposing an additional 25 per cent levy on the previously announced 25 per cent. Washington: US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on India to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, the White House said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the move was designed to put secondary pressure on Moscow.  Trump has imposed tariffs totalling 50 per cent on India, including 25 per cent for New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, which will come into effect from August 27.…

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‘Sure, I’ll meet Zelenskyy’: Putin’s willingness marks breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says Rubio

US President Donald Trump has said he is arranging talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. New Delhi: In a significant diplomatic development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed, in principle, to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a move hailed as a breakthrough in efforts to end the prolonged war between the two nations. Speaking on Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News, Rubio described the shift as “unprecedented” after more than three years of deadlock, bloodshed, and stalled diplomacy. Rubio confirmed that the development followed a conversation…

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Why Donbas region is at center of Russia-Ukraine war and Putin’s biggest ambition

The Donbas has long been the most Russian-leaning region of Ukraine, home to a significant Russian-speaking population. Even a decade ago, many residents expressed strong resentment toward the distant government in Kyiv. New Delhi: As negotiations over a potential deal to end the war in Ukraine intensify, much of the focus has turned to the country’s east, a region long central to Russia’s ambitions. The Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, collectively known as the Donbas, were once an industrial powerhouse of the Soviet Union, rich in coal mines and steel mills, with fertile farmland, key rivers, and a coastline…

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‘Putin rarely to be trusted’: Why world leaders are concerned even as Russia-Ukraine war paces towards a truce

A high-level meeting in Washington on Monday saw European leaders caution against premature optimism over a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal, even as US President Donald Trump initiated steps for direct talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. New Delhi: European leaders attending talks in Washington on Monday shed light on the fact that any peace deal must preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and military capability. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that no part of the discussions involved Ukraine surrendering territory and underlined the need for an “unlimited” Ukrainian army capable of defending itself. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz likened Russia’s demand that…

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Zelenskyy’s first reaction after Trump announces Russia-Ukraine meeting: ‘We are ready for a trilateral meet’

"We confirmed that we are ready for a trilateral meeting, and if Russia proposes a bilateral meeting to the President of the United States, then we will see the result of the bilateral meeting", Zelenskyy said. Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said he is ready to join a trilateral meeting with the United States and Russia to push forward efforts for peace and seek a resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict after his landmark meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. He added that date of the meeting is yet to be decided. Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy clarified…

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Trump dials Putin during Zelenskyy meet, says setting meeting between Russia-Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Monday phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after a private meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a meeting with European leaders at the White House. Trump confirmed that he has begun planning a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long conflict in Ukraine. “At the conclusion of the meetings, I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a…

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