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'India isn't...Russia's biggest oil purchaser': Jaishankar 'perplexed' by US tariffs
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed confusion over the United States's tariff imposition on India over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil.
Jaishankar to hold bilateral talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Moscow.
'No deal until there's deal': Trump on talks with Putin
United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-hour closed-door meeting in Alaska.
Amid US-India oil row, NSA Doval in Moscow for talks
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has arrived in Moscow to strengthen India-Russia ties.
Russia starts direct flights between Moscow and North Korea
Russia has launched monthly direct flights from Moscow to North Korea, a move that signals the further strengthening of ties between the two nations.
Russian minister dies by suicide hours after Putin fired him
Roman Starovoit, the former Russian transport minister, reportedly died by suicide on Monday.
Russian MPs extend support to India in combating transnational terror
An All-Party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, met with the two Houses of the Russian Parliament and several think tanks on May 23.
NSA Doval to visit Moscow next week for this reason
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is reportedly set to visit Moscow next week. The primary agenda of his visit will be to expedite the delivery of the remaining two S-400 air defense systems.
'Operation Sindoor' Moscow delegation faces flight delay after drone attack
The flight carrying the Operation Sindoor outreach delegation to Moscow was delayed due to a drone attack that temporarily closed the city's airport.
PM Modi cancels Croatia, Netherlands, Norway trips after 'Operation Sindoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called off his upcoming visits to Croatia, the Netherlands, and Norway amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan.
Rajnath Singh likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to skip Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9. MoS Defence Sanjay Seth is expected to represent the country at the event.
Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine for the first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested bilateral peace talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war in 2022.
Chinese man seen fighting for Russia; says TikTok convinced him
Thirty-four-year-old Chinese soldier Wang Guangjun, who was captured while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, has said propaganda on TikTok had a major role to play in his decision to join the war.
Ukraine drones hit buildings near Kremlin amid US envoy-Putin meeting
Ukraine carried out drone attacks in central Moscow on Friday, hitting buildings not far from the Kremlin.
Kerala man forced to fight in Russia-Ukraine conflict shares video
A 32-year-old Kerala man, Jain Kurien, has posted a heartbreaking video explaining how he was forced to enlist as a Russian mercenary in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia, Ukraine exchange over 300 prisoners in swap deal
Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner swap, bringing home at least 150 people on each side. The United Arab Emirates was instrumental in brokering the swap.
Bashar al-Assad's wife files for divorce, unhappy in Moscow: Report
Asma al-Assad, wife of Syria's deposed president Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly filed for divorce as she is unhappy with her life in Moscow.
Ukraine claims responsibility for assassination of Russian nuclear chief
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has taken responsibility for the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces.
Explained: Russia plans visa-free entry for Indians from 2025
Starting spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit the country visa-free.
Explained: Assad's final hours and escape from Syria
Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian President who fled to Russia after his government fell on December 8, 2024, has issued a statement explaining how he left.
Russian tanker sinks in Black Sea, spills 4,300 tons oil
A Russian oil tanker, Volgoneft-212, sank in the stormy Black Sea off Crimea's east coast near the Kerch Strait on Sunday.
Russia to offer visa-free travel for Indian tourists from 2025
Indian tourists may soon be able to visit Russia without a visa, as early as spring 2025.
What next for ousted Syrian President Assad and his family
Bashar al-Assad's presidency in Syria ended on Sunday, bringing an end to the Assad family's rule of over half a century.
Why Assad fled to Russia after rebels took over Syria
The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad finally crumbled on December 8, 2024, after an 11-day offensive by rebel forces.
Inside Syrian dictator al-Assad's palace: Ferraris, cash, unbelievable opulence
The Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria came to an abrupt end following a swift rebel advance that seized government-controlled areas and reached Damascus within ten days.
Ousted Syrian president al-Assad, family granted asylum in Moscow
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have been given asylum in Moscow, Russian state media reported.
'Any better deal?': Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchase
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has defended India's decision to buy oil from Russia in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Putin lauds 'Make in India,' says willing to invest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to set up manufacturing operations in India at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow.
Rajnath Singh to visit Russia from December 8-10
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8-10, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.
US embassy in Kyiv shuts down as airstrike threat looms
The United States Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily suspended operations amid a possible major air attack.
Telegram's billionaire CEO offering free IVF treatment with his sperm
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has teamed up with Moscow-based fertility clinic AltraVita IVF to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The catch? It will use Durov's sperm.
Why Russia is mulling a 'Ministry of Sex'
Faced with a steep drop in its birth rate, Russia is considering the creation of a "Ministry of Sex."
Trump calls Putin, urges him not to escalate Ukraine conflict
United States President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine launches 22 drones at Moscow, 2 airports shut
Ukraine launched at least 22 drones at Moscow early on Sunday, temporarily shutting down two of the capital's airports.
Russia considers 'ministry of sex' to address falling birth rate
In a bid to address its declining birth rate, which has been exacerbated by wartime casualties in Ukraine, Russia is mulling the creation of a "ministry of sex."
'Indian companies sanctioned by US not violating law,' says MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India said that the companies sanctioned by the United States have not violated any national laws.
US gives Ukraine $425M as North Korean soldiers reach Russia
The United States has announced a new $425 million military aid package to Ukraine, the 69th tranche of equipment provided by the Biden administration since August 2021.
Ukraine's population dropped by 10 million since Russian invasion: UN
Ukraine's population has dropped by more than 10 million since Russia's invasion in 2022—triggering mass migration and a sharp decline in birth rates, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.
Modi meets Putin, advocates peaceful resolution to Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
Explained: India-China border patrol agreement, its importance
India and China have reached a significant patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh to be next IAF chief
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh will take over as the next chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on September 30.