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Putin outlines Russia’s terms for Ukraine peace talksRussian President Vladimir Putin has outlined his conditions for peace talks with Ukraine on Friday. Putin stated that Russia would cease fire and enter peace talks if Ukraine dropped its NATO ambitions and withdrew forces from four Ukrainian regions claimed by Moscow.PoliticsJun 14
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Putin says Russia does not need to use nuclear weapons to defeat UkrainePresident Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia had no need to use nuclear weapons to secure victory in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s strongest signal to date that the conflict will not escalate into a nuclear war.Jun 7
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Putin says West’s ‘theft’ of Russia’s assets ‘will not go unpunished’In response to the recent plans by Western countries to provide Ukraine with loans using interest from Russian assets frozen abroad, President Vladimir Putin strongly condemned the move on Friday and said, “Despite all the chicanery, theft will certainly remain theft. And it will not go unpunished.”PoliticsJun 14
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Question of how to end Ukraine war discussed at peace summit — without RussiaAbout 90 countries and organizations are meeting this weekend in Switzerland for a Ukraine peace summit, with the big question centred around how to end Russia’s war. President Vladimir Putin is not invited to the table, but as Mike Armstrong explains, Putin is still making major demands.WorldJun 14
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Ukranians in Canada call for global action to end Russia’s invasionUkrainians in Canada have been watching developments at the peace summit closely. And with another planned for the coming months, there is hope world leaders are being galvanized to bring an end to the war without giving in to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Heidi Petracek spoke to Ukrainian-Canadians about their hope for the future.Canada9 hours
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Nobel Peace Prize winner pleads for arrest of Putin: ‘Biggest child kidnapper’The United Nations estimates more than 19,500 children in Ukraine have been taken by Russia since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion began over two years ago. The International Criminal Court has since issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova for the “unlawful deportation” of children. ‘The West Block’...The West BlockJun 9
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Putin open to Ukraine ceasefire with conditions: Reuters reportFour anonymous sources apparently close to Russian President Vladimir Putin say he is willing to end his war if Russia is allowed to keep the territories it now controls in Ukraine. The big question is whether the messages are real. Mike Armstrong reports.WorldMay 24
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Xi hugs Putin as Russia-China talks sealed with rare show of affectionChinese President Xi Jinping surprised many by giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a rare hug in front of cameras, symbolizing a “new era” of strategic partnership between the two nations.May 17
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Putin and Xi pledge ‘new era’ of Russia-China partnershipChina’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged a “new era” of partnership between the two countries during the Russian president’s two-day state visit.May 16
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Russia-Ukraine: Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv as Putin meets with Xi in ChinaUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting the Kharkiv region, as the country’s military urgently tries to defend it from Russia’s renewed push into the northeast region. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, the violent battles unfold as Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Chinese leader Xi Jinping, to reaffirm their alliance.Global NationalMay 16
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Putin says Russian forces are advancing on all fronts against UkrainePresident Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russian forces were improving their positions every day along the front line of Ukraine in all directions, and that the advance was going to plan. Russia has been pushing Ukrainian forces back at key points along the front line in recent months, despite hundreds of billions of dollars...WorldMay 15
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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin shakes up cabinet, signaling potential shift in war effortRussian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, on the same day as a deadly explosion at an apartment block near the Ukrainian border. Russian media say at least nine people have been killed after an intercepted Ukrainian missile hit the building in Belgorod. It happened not far from where Russia claims...WorldMay 12
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Victory Day: Putin warns West that Russia’s nuclear weapons are ‘always’ combat-readyRussian President Vladimir Putin warned the West that no one would be allowed to threaten the world’s biggest nuclear power in a speech delivered during the country’s Victory Day parade celebration which honours the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War Two.WorldMay 9
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Global National: May 12A fire north of Flin Flon, in northern Manitoba, exploded in size overnight. It’s one of a number of wildfires threatening communities across Manitoba, Albert and B.C, where residents have been ordered out. Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced his defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, on the same day as a deadly explosion at an apartment...Global NationalMay 12
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Vladimir Putin on brink of 6 more years in power as Russia’s election beginsRussian President Vladimir Putin vowed to respond to attacks on Belgorod, which are being blamed on Ukraine’s armed forces. Putin claims the attacks are an attempt to derail Russia’s presidential elections. Voting began on Friday and will continue through the weekend, though the result is almost certain to extend Putin rule in Moscow. But as...WorldMar 15
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Everybody opposing the regime automatically declared extremist: Exiled Belarusian opposition leaderThe federal government announced new sanctions on Belarusian officials who have been involved with human right violations since the country’s 2020 presidential election. This move comes after a United Nations report that says the number of political prisoners in Belarus has grown since the disputed election. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with...The West BlockApr 28
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The West Block: April 28, 2024 | Why aren’t more foreign grocers in Canada? Lack of space a hurdle: Minister ChampagneFollowing the federal government’s announcement of a $15-billion Honda electric vehicle plant in Ontario, ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson asks Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne for a follow-up to his government’s efforts to increase grocery store competition. Minister Champagne discusses his talks with foreign grocery chains, as well as Canada’s electric vehicle infrastructure. Plus, Stephenson...The West BlockApr 28
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‘Apocalypse’: Lukashenko warns Russian nuclear weapons deployed inBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that “several dozen” Russian tactical nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus under an agreement made between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lukashenko also reminded his audience that Putin will consider any attacks on Belarus as a direct attack on his country. “It will be an apocalypse,”...CanadaApr 25
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Moscow attack: 4 suspects in concert hall shooting appear in courtOver the weekend, the four suspects, accused of the deadliest attack in Russia in two decades, appeared in court. The Kremlin also said on Monday that it was not taking part in discussions about restoring the death penalty, broached by top allies of President Vladimir Putin.WorldMar 25
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Russians unite for day of mourning after Moscow attackRussians united on Sunday for a national day of mourning following Friday’s terror attack at a packed concert hall outside Moscow. The attack, carried out by a branch of the Islamic State, is the deadliest in Russia in over two decades. But Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested links to Ukraine, despite their being no...WorldMar 24