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Energy prices push Eurozone inflation to record high

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BRUSSELS: Eurozone inflation soared in February to a record high of 5.8 per cent, mainly on the back of surging energy prices, the EU’s official statistics agency Eurostat said on Wednesday. The acceleration, from 5.1 per cent in January, was announced as oil and gas prices rocketed even higher over fears about the impact on … Read more

Oil tops $113, equities sink on Ukraine war fears

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HONG KONG: Crude surged past $113 a barrel Wednesday and equities sank with investors growing increasingly fearful about the Ukraine war’s impact on global energy supplies and the economic recovery. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of his neighbour has sent world markets into a spiral over the past week, further fraying nerves on trading floors … Read more

Putin’s friend objects to ‘fratricidal’ war

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PARIS – French actor Gerard Depardieu, a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday came out against the war in Ukraine and called for negotiations. “Russia and Ukraine have always been brother countries,” the 73-year-old film star told AFP in a phone call. “I am against this fratricidal war. I say ‘stop the weapons … Read more

In a 2018 promise to Sweden, Prince William took a direct jab at Vladimir Putin

Prince William

When Prince William visited Sweden in 2018, he sent a clear message to Vladimir Putin. According to Express.co.uk, the Duke of Cambridge visited Stockholm the same year and spoke openly about Russia’s military presence in the Baltic region. “We are looking forward to meeting with representatives from Sweden’s armed forces tomorrow.” There’s a Swedish proverb … Read more

Putin Ukraine’s offensive

Putin Ukraine’s offensive

KYIV – Weeks of intense diplomacy to avert war failed to deter Vladimir Putin as Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, forcing residents to flee for their lives as situation deteriorates. Russian air strikes hit military facilities across the country and ground forces moved in from the north, south and east, triggering condemnation … Read more

‘Nobody Can Stop Russia,’ Predicted Blind Psychic Baba Vanga! Vladimir Putin Will Rule The World!

Baba Vanga

Baba Vanga, dubbed the “Nostradamus of the Balkans,” may have died 26 years ago, but her predictions go on to this day. For the uninitiated, the Bulgarian clairvoyant is well-known among conspiracy theorists for accurately forecasting global events. Vanga is alleged to have predicted key events such as the 9/11 terror attacks and Brexit in … Read more

Pakistan stocks turn red over global economic uncertainties

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KARACHI: The Pakistan bourse on Tuesday remained in red territory over foreign selling, surging industrial power tariff and investors’ concerns over the economic impact of the surging global oil prices. “The market remained under pressure due to the mounting international oil prices. New York’s WTI crude contract rose more than three per cent on Tuesday … Read more

Moscow says still ready for Ukraine talks with Blinken

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MOSCOW – Moscow said Tuesday Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was still ready for talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine’s two separatist regions. “Even during the most difficult moments… we say: we are ready for negotiations,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in remarks aired … Read more

Markets rally on hopes for easing Russia-Ukraine tensions

Russia-Ukraine tensions

HONG KONG – Asian markets rebounded Wednesday and Europe extended gains on hopes that Russia will not invade Ukraine after Moscow said some of its troops on the countries’ border had started pulling back. While not verified, the claims by Russia provided some much-needed relief for investors, who had grown increasingly fearful of a conflict … Read more

‘Insulting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) not freedom of expression’: PM welcomes Putin’s remarks

PM Imran Khan to visit Russia this month on Putin's invitation

Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s that insulting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was not freedom of expression, statement, saying it “reaffirms my message that insulting Holy Prophet (PBUH) is not freedom of expression.” Read more: India will destroy itself by promoting Islamophobia, warns President Alvi “I welcome President Putin’s statement which reaffirms … Read more

Abramovich settles libel claim over Putin book

Roman Abramovich

LONDON: Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich said Wednesday he had accepted an apology and rewrites after suing the author and publisher of a book about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. Abramovich sued publisher HarperCollins and investigative journalist Catherine Belton in the High Court over passages about the Russian billionaire’s acquisition of the English … Read more

Russia to evacuate over 380 people from Afghanistan

Russia to evacuate over 380 people from Afghanistan

MOSCOW: Russia will evacuate more than 380 Russian and foreign citizens from Afghanistan, the Russian Defense Ministry’s Zvezda broadcasting service reported Thursday. “On behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu organized the evacuation of more than 380 citizens from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Ukraine, and Afghanistan from Afghan territory,” it said, … Read more

Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines

Putin lashes out at G20 over vaccines

ROME: Russia complained Saturday about the lack of international recognition for its Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine at a G20 summit, where leaders agreed to step up global inoculation efforts. “Despite the decisions of the G20, not all countries in need can have access to anti-Covid vaccines,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in video message comments … Read more

Ransomware attack did “minimal damage” to US companies, says Biden

The ransomware attack did "minimal damage" to US companies, says Biden

The Kaseya ransomware attack on Friday encrypted the data of hundreds of small businesses throughout the world, including several in the United States. REvil, a prolific cybercrime group with ties to Russia, claimed responsibility for the incident. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden stated that the ransomware attack centered on the Florida information technology firm Kaseya … Read more

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin to meet in mid-June

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin to meet in mid-June

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has formally accepted his US counterpart Joe Biden’s invitation to a one-on-one summit. According to the media reports, the invitation was accepted via Putin’s representatives during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Geneva. Russia’s Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev met with the Assistant to the President … Read more

Vladimir Putin Felt Uneasy After Effects After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had been elected as the constitutional President of Russia until 2036, reportedly felt minor side-effects after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine dose.

According to media reports, Vladimir Putin said, “I woke up the next morning after the vaccination and it seemed to me I felt a slight pain in muscles. I took a thermometer… my temperature was normal.”

He said he also had an uneasy feeling at the site of the injection.

Earlier, the Russian President had said that Russia is about to register its third vaccine against the coronavirus. He said, “All Russian coronavirus vaccines were effective.”

He said that Moscow is ready to cooperate with all other countries on vaccines but warned against the “politicization” of the process.

“I agree that such a vaccine should belong to all mankind,” he had added.

Putin further said, “We are ready to cooperate with all countries, including our SCO partners.”

Previously,  the Russian people elected Vladimir Putin as the constitutional President of Russia until 2036.

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US-Russia Diplomatic Ties at Crossroads Again, But Why?

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Diplomatic ties between Russia and the United States escalated on Thursday after Moscow recalled its ambassador from Washington following President Biden’s statement against alleged Russian meddling in the elections. According to the media reports, the step is taken by Russia after US President Joe Biden’s interview with American news channel ABC. Joe Biden during the … Read more

Putin Will Have To Pay Price For Interfering In Presidential Election: Biden

Putin Will Have To Pay Price For Interfering In Presidential Election: Biden

US President Joe Biden has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will have to pay a price for attempting to interfere in the US presidential election. According to reports, in an interview with the American news channel ABC, Joe Biden said that Russian President Putin will face the consequences of commanding the US presidential election … Read more

Hillary Clinton ponders if Trump & Putin conversed on Day of Capitol Riot

Hillary Clinton

Unsuccessful Trump challenger, Hillary Clinton said she would “love” to see President Donald Trump’s phone records to see “whether he was talking to Putin the day that the insurgents invaded our Capitol” on January 6. On this day the protesters breached the U.S. Capitol as Congress gathered to certify the electoral vote. Clinton, one of the … Read more

Russian President not ready to recognize Joe Biden as new US President

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The Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready to recognize Joe Biden as the USA’s President until the winner is formally decided. Putin affirmed that Russia is all set to work with anyone who has America’s trust and confidence. While talking on Russian state TV, Putin said, “But that confidence can only be given to … Read more

Nagorno-Karabakh: Putin says nearly 5,000 died in clashes

Putin Nagorno-Karabakh

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that around 5,000 people have been killed in clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan forces over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. This figure is higher than the death toll revealed by the two sides, the official death toll at under 1,000. Russia is in a military alliance with Armenia and has an army base … Read more

Coronavirus: Russia to conduct vaccine trials on 40,000 people

Coronavirus: Russia to conduct vaccine trials on 40,000 people

Russia has announced that clinical trials of its newly-developed coronavirus vaccine will be started next week. Trials will involve tens of thousands of people. According to the international news agency, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, which finances the vaccine development, announced in a statement that trials of “immunogenicity and safety of the Sputnik V vaccine” will … Read more

Russian President sends congratulatory message on Independence Day

Russian President send congratulatory message on Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent the congratulatory message on occasion of Independence Day of Pakistan. According to the details, President of Russia Mr.Vladimir Putin sent the congratulatory message on the occasion of Independence Day of pakistan to President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan. The Russian President said in … Read more

Russia approves world’s first coronavirus vaccine, Putin announces

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that the country has registered the world’s first coronavirus vaccine early Tuesday. Vladimir Putin said that Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute has successfully registered the world’s first Covid-19 vaccine for use. He also said that his daughter is among those who have tested the medicine. He also said that Russia’s Health … Read more

Russia announces retaliatory sanctions on Britain

Russia announces retaliatory sanctions on Britain

Russia has announced retaliatory sanctions on Britain. The United Kingdom has banned 49 individuals and entities for human rights abuses in recent years. The list also includes 25 Russian figures who will be barred from entering the UK and whose assets will be frozen in the UK. Russia has also announced sanctions in response to … Read more

Vladimir Putin tenure extended, elected as President of Russia till 2036

Vladimir Putin tenure extended, elected as President of Russia till 2036

Moscow: The Russian people elected Vladimir Putin as the constitutional President of Russia until 2036. According to international media reports, today was the last day of a referendum on controversial constitutional amendments to extend the tenure of President of Russia Vladimir Putin till 2036. Election Commission officials announced Vladimir Putin’s victory just five hours before … Read more

The coronavirus crisis is under control: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the recent coronavirus disaster in under the control of the authorities. According to the details, Russian president shared the message to congratulate Christians on the Orthodox Easter. He said that even as the country on Sunday registered a record daily rise in cases of the new virus, the situation … Read more

Russia to avail resources of defence ministry to fight coronavirus: Putin

Vladimir Putin

Russia will avail the resources of defence ministry to combat coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, President of Russia Vladimir Putin said on Monday (April 13) that situation is getting worse and Russia to avail the resources of Defence Ministry. The sources said that Russian President Putin said while speaking at a meeting with senior … Read more