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Moscow: News

13 Sep 2024
Joe Biden

Russia expels 6 UK diplomats for 'spying, sabotage'

Russia has expelled six British diplomats from Moscow, accusing them of espionage and sabotage.

03 Sep 2024
Ukraine

Russia seized 477 sqkm of Ukrainian territory in August: Report

In August, Russia seized 477 square kilometers (184 square miles) of Ukrainian territory, marking its largest monthly territorial gain since October 2022.

02 Sep 2024
Ukraine

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russian energy plant

Russia reported on Sunday that it thwarted a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine, shooting down 158 drones across 15 regions.

24 Aug 2024
Narendra Modi

Zelenskyy flags India-Russia oil trade during meeting with Modi 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt India's crude oil trade with Russia during their meeting on Friday.

23 Aug 2024
Iran

What was discussed during Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a media briefing.

23 Aug 2024
Delhi

Watch: Modi reaches Ukraine; greeted with namastes, hug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine on Friday, marking a significant moment in the history of India-Ukraine bilateral relations.

19 Aug 2024
Malaysia

India declines mediation role in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Kyiv, India has clarified its stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

03 Aug 2024
Belarus

Who're 'illegals'? Russian spies who might be living next door 

The largest prisoner swap since the Cold War took place on Friday.

27 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi

Modi to visit Ukraine, first since 2022 Russia invasion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine in the coming days, the Ministry on External Affairs confirmed on Monday.

24 Jul 2024
Ukraine

Moscow offers record financial incentive to bolster military ranks

In a bid to strengthen its military forces, the city of Moscow is offering residents an unprecedented signing-on bonus of 1.9 million rubles (approximately $22,000) to join the fight in Ukraine.

16 Jul 2024
Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp 'casually' dating model, 2yrs older than his daughter!

Seems like Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has found a new romantic partner.

10 Jul 2024
Alexei Navalny

Russia issues arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, Alexei Navalny'a widow 

Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny and a prominent dissident in exile, citing her involvement in an "extremist" group.

09 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi

'Priye Moscowa...': PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Moscow, who greeted him with chants of "Modi, Modi."

09 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi

Modi-Putin meeting: Russia to discharge Indians recruited by its army 

In a significant diplomatic move, Russia has agreed to release all Indian nationals serving in its military.

09 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi

What's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on Modi's Russia itinerary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow during his two-day visit for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit.

16 Jun 2024
Russia

ISIS-linked prisoners take guards hostage in Russian detention center

Six prisoners, some of whom have ties to the Islamic State, held guards hostage at a pre-trial detention center in Rostov, Russia, on Sunday, according to Russian media.

14 Jun 2024
Vladimir Putin

Putin pledges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine but conditions apply 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to order a ceasefire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv withdraws troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and abandons its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership aspirations.

20 May 2024
Iran

After Iran President Raisi's death, Mohammad Mokhber to take over 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were reported dead after the helicopter carrying them crashed last night.

02 Apr 2024
Travel And Tourism

Busting Moscow's popular winter myths

The common image of Moscow during winter paints it as a bleak and unwelcoming city. This perception doesn't capture the whole truth.

01 Apr 2024
Vladimir Putin

Russian LGBTQ+ club owner detained on extremism charges

As Russia intensifies its crackdown against what it calls "extremism", authorities have arrested the owner of an LGBTQ+ club in Orenburg.

25 Mar 2024
Ukraine

Moscow attack: 3 suspects plead guilty in court

Three of the four Tajikistan citizens—officially indicted by a district court in Russia for "orchestrating a group terrorist attack leading to fatalities" in Moscow—have pleaded guilty, reports said.

24 Mar 2024
Vladimir Putin

ISIS shares visuals of Moscow attack, Putin pledges retribution

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to "justly and inevitably punish" those implicated in the attack that took place at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, where armed assailants clad in camouflage unleashed gunfire.

23 Mar 2024
Afghanistan

Moscow attack: Death toll rises to 115, 11 suspects arrested

The death toll in the Russia concert hall attack has climbed to 115.

23 Mar 2024
Russia

Moscow attack: US earlier warned Russia about possible terror attack

The United States (US) on Friday claimed it warned Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration earlier in March about a possible attack at "large gatherings" in Moscow.

23 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi

Moscow terror attack: Over 60 killed, ISIS claims responsibility

In a horrifying development, at least 60 people were reportedly killed and over 100 others sustained injuries as unidentified assailants unleashed gunfire at a concert hall in Russia.

19 Feb 2024
Alexei Navalny

Putin critic Navalny's body found with signs of bruises: Report

The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been found in a morgue days after it was said to be missing from there.

18 Feb 2024
S Jaishankar

Jaishankar's 'smart' answer on India-Russia ties elicits smile from Blinken 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday defended India's decision to purchase Russian oil despite sanctions on Moscow amid the war with Ukraine.

17 Feb 2024
Russia

Navalny to Prigozhin: Putin critics who've met unceremonious deaths

Alexei Navalny, a prominent figure known for being the harshest critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died mysteriously at an Arctic Circle jail recently.

30 Dec 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine: 31 killed in Russia's 'biggest' air attack, says Kyiv

At least 31 civilians were killed and over 160 injured after Russia launched the "biggest" air strike on Ukraine on Friday (local time), said Kyiv officials.

12 Dec 2023
Vladimir Putin

Putin's fiercest political opponent missing from jail: Everything to know

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, considered the staunchest of President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly gone missing from prison, according to his associates.

27 Oct 2023
Vladimir Putin

Russia strongly denies Vladimir Putin's death claims

The Kremlin has denied the rumors that Russian President Vladimir Putin died on Thursday at his residence in Moscow.

24 Oct 2023
Vladimir Putin

Russia dismisses 'hoax' about Putin being ill, using body doubles

The Kremlin has called the latest reports regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged ill health an "absurd hoax," asserting he is in good shape.

11 Sep 2023
Vladimir Putin

Kremlin hints at Putin's 'win' in 2024 presidential polls

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday if Russian President Vladimir Putin runs for the 2024 presidential elections, no one will be able to compete with him as he has the absolute support of the people.

30 Aug 2023
Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on airport, damaging planes 

Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of carrying out a major drone attack in Russia, marking the largest such strike since Moscow deployed forces into Ukraine 18 months ago, The Guardian reported.

26 Aug 2023
Russia

'Lie': Kremlin refutes allegations of planning Wagner chief's plane crash

Russia has reportedly played down the allegations that it orchestrated the recent death of Russian mercenary force Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and labeled them an "absolute lie."

27 Jun 2023
Ukraine

Russia detained 800 civilians, executed 77 in Ukraine: UN

A United Nations (UN) monitoring team in Ukraine said on Tuesday that Russia had detained over 800 civilians since the Russia-Ukraine crisis began in February 2022, with almost 77 of them being executed, according to Reuters.

25 Jun 2023
Russia

Why Wagner chief Prigozhin stopped Russia coup: Everything to know

The military coup in Russia, headed by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been halted suddenly after a deal was reportedly struck between the powerful mercenary group and the Kremlin.

24 Jun 2023
Russia

High alert in Russia as Putin's mercenary group launches rebellion 

Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner reportedly threatened Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday to topple its leadership over the Ukraine stalemate.

17 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin

'Nuclear weapons moved...: Putin warns West amid Ukraine counterattack 

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the country has already sent its first batch of "tactical nuclear weapons" to Belarus amid Ukraine's counterattack with help from the Western countries.

03 Jun 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine ready for counteroffensive against Russia: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that the country was ready to launch its "long-awaited counteroffensive" to recapture the territory occupied by Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.