Putin's New Nuclear Doctrine: A Shift in Strategy
Comments appear to significantly lower the threshold for Russia to use nuclear weapons and come as Western allies consider allowing Ukraine to use weapons inside Russia.
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Comments appear to significantly lower the threshold for Russia to use nuclear weapons and come as Western allies consider allowing Ukraine to use weapons inside Russia.
If Washington expands weapons authorisation, NATO will be directly involved in the war, says the Russian leader.
The US and UK had sought to seize the frozen sovereign funds.
"The killing of children is unbearable," Modi says, following a deadly strike on a children's hospital in Ukraine.
The Indian leader navigates a delicate balance between upholding a longstanding relationship with Moscow and seeking closer ties with the West.
His remarks follow South Korea's announcement that it will explore the possibility of providing weapons to Ukraine, following the signing of a mutual defense agreement between Russia and North Korea.
Vladimir Putin is set to visit Pyongyang for the first time since 2000.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed profound sadness regarding the martyrdom of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi, describing it as "a significant loss."
The president says the decision to switch primarily to rubles and renminbi was "timely" and led to a major upturn in trade.
The latest visit comes as Russia launches a new attack on the Kharkov region in northeastern Ukraine.
The trip will focus on fostering strategic partnerships, with a number of agreements expected to be signed
The recent altercation over provocations that challenged Moscow's boundaries demonstrates that dismissing the Kremlin's concerns is no longer viable.