Putinism

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  Putin's Gaming Ambition Falls Flat: Russian 'Homegrown' Consoles Can't Compete With PS5, Xbox

  In March last year, the Russian pressident issued the diktat of devising the 'homegrown' consoles to compete with the likes of PlayStation and Xbox.

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  "Everything Will Be Fine": Vladimir Putin Tells Russians In New Year Address

  President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine.

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  Global Voices On PM Modi And India's "Rising Influence"

  Leaders from nations such as Bhutan, Russia, Germany, Singapore, and Guyana have praised PM Modi's leadership, recognising India as a symbol of progress and stability.

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  In Xi Jinping's New Year Message To Russia's Putin, A Vow To Promote 'World Peace'

  Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to promote "world peace" in a New Year's message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Tuesday.

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  Kim Jong Un Vows To Further Solidify Russia Ties In Letter To Putin

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country's comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.

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  NDTV Exclusive: Repression, Torture, Slavery - Syrians Recall Horrors Of Assad Rule

  Syria witnessed a swift revolution that ended five decades of Assad family rule. Rebels and the Syrian opposition seized control of Damascus in a movement that stunned the world.

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  Azerbaijan President Says Plane That Crashed Was Shot At From Russia

  Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has reportedly said that the passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan killing 38 people had been damaged due to a shooting from the ground in Russia.

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  Days After Azerbaijan Plane Crashed In Russian Airspace, Putin's Apology

  Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, for a "tragic incident" which happened in Russian airspace involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed on Wednesday.

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  Vladimir Putin Says Slovakia Could Host Peace Talks With Ukraine

  Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia is open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine to end a conflict he said Russia was determined to bring to a conclusion.

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  PM Modi May Visit China, Trump Likely In India: 2025 Diplomatic Calendar

  With the first dawn of 2025 less than a week ahead, India has already started work to shape its foreign policy in the new year.

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  Russia is Using Bitcoin in Foreign Trade, Finance Minister Says

  This year, Russia permitted the use of cryptocurrencies in foreign trade and has taken steps to make it legal to mine cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. Russia is one of the global leaders in bitcoin mining.

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  Putin Meets Slovak Prime Minister at Kremlin: Russian Television

  Russian President Vladimir Putin met Sunday at the Kremlin with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, one of the few European leaders he has stayed friendly with, according to images shown on Russian television.

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  Putin Vows "Destruction" On Ukraine After Kazan Drone Attack

  Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to bring more "destruction" to Ukraine in retaliation for a drone attack on the central Russian city of Kazan a day earlier.

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  Putin Was Asked If He "Took Care" Of Russia In 25-Year Rule. His Reply

  Russian President Vladimir Putin said he pulled Russia from the "edge of an abyss" during his 25-year rule.

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  'Should Have Invaded Ukraine Sooner': Vladimir Putin Amid Raging War

  Vladimir Putin said he should have sent troops into Ukraine sooner than 2022 and that Russia should have been better prepared for the conflict.