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Vladimir Putin responsible for poor US-Russia ties: Tim Kaine
Washington, Sep 4 : Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “aggressive and imperialist ambitions” are responsible for the poor relationship between the US and Russia, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine said today. “I don’t think you can make an argument that the relationship with Russia is in a good place right now. But...
Japan’s Shinzo Abe in Russia to warm ties with Vladimir Putin
Vladivostok, Sep 2 : Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia’s far east today as the countries step up efforts to boost trade ties and resolve a lingering territorial dispute. Tokyo-Moscow relations are hamstrung by a row dating back to the end of World War II when Soviet troops seized...
Russia jails leader of banned nationalist group
Moscow, Aug 24 : A Russian court today sentenced ultranationalist politician Alexander Belov, a former leader of a banned anti-immigration movement, to seven and a half years in prison for extremism and money laundering. Belov was formerly coordinator of the populist Movement Against Illegal Immigrants, or DPNI, which had the slogan “Russia for...
Thailand doubles visa-on-arrival fees
Bangkok, Aug 20: Thailand, a favourite destination for tourists from around the world, has doubled its visa-on- arrival fees for citizens of 18 countries, including India. The Thai visa fees will go up from Baht 1,000 (Rs 2000) to Baht 2,000 (Rs 4000) with effect from September 27 for visitors having up to 15-day stay. Visa-on-arrival is...
Donald Trump adviser hailed Vladimir Putin in a meeting with Narendra Modi: report
Washington, Aug 20: A little-known foreign policy adviser of Donald Trump had praised Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with US experts and think tanks here in June, according to a media report. Such a meeting between Modi and top American foreign policy experts and think tanks representing both...
Vladimir Putin arrives in Crimea after Ukraine incursion claims
Moscow, Aug 19: Russian President Vladimir Putin today arrived in annexed Crimea, Russian news agencies reported, days after he accused Kiev of attempting an armed incursion into the peninsula. Putin is to chair a meeting of his powerful security council in Crimea and visit a youth forum on his fifth visit to the strategic Black Sea peninsula...
