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Putin urged to end Ukraine war as European leaders make rare contact

The leaders ‘stressed the importance of de-escalation’ to Putin as they expressed their unwavering support for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 27

Putin agrees to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says

Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume negotiations with Washington and Kyiv regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The trilateral talks will focus on establishing a post-war security system for both countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy insists on a leaders' summit to address ongoing hostilities. Recent discussions have yielded minimal progress amid…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St. Petersburg for Ukraine war talks

Steve Witkoff held talks with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss peace efforts regarding Ukraine. These meetings follow Witkoff's recent discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to freeze the conflict to achieve an end to the war. Trump expressed increasing pressure on Zelenskyy…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

When is the next bank holiday as Starmer drops hint if England win World Cup

The Prime Minister spoke ahead of England’s quarter-final clash with Norway

Evening Standard · Jul 9

Starmer hints at bank holiday if England are victorious at World Cup

Keir Starmer said he did not want to ‘jinx’ England by announcing a bank holiday

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Starmer to unveil long-range missile deal as he meets leaders at Nato summit

The announcement comes ahead of a meeting of Nato’s North Atlantic Council in Ankara.

Evening Standard · Jul 7

Norway to join France's nuclear umbrella as Europe rethinks defence

Norway will come under France’s nuclear deterrence programme, according to the leaders of both countries, reflecting a growing concern in Europe about relying on the United States for security.

Radio France Internationale · May 28

Norway becomes ninth country to come under French nuclear deterrence scheme

Norway on Wednesday became the ninth country to join the France-led nuclear deterrence scheme, the leaders of both countries said. President Emmanuel Macron announced in March that France – the only nuclear-armed country in the EU – would extend its nuclear deterrence scheme to willing European partners.

France 24 · May 27

After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic values

India has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justice and freedom. India's role in global initiatives and its contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic were cited as reasons for its trustworthiness. The diplomat emphasized India's democratic heritage and its significant global…

The Economic Times · May 19

India has one sixth of world's population but not one sixth of world's problems: MEA Secretary Sibi George

India reiterated its firm stance on human rights protection, maintaining its belief in democracy and the country's constitution after a Norwegian newspaper commentator's controversial disruption during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's press statement with Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store.

The Economic Times · May 19