Russia: News
Did a Russian satellite try to hit a commercial spacecraft?
A Russian satellite, Kosmos 2612, has come alarmingly close to a commercial Earth-observation satellite, Iceye-X36.
Ukraine wants to export grain to India via Black Sea
Ukraine is in talks with Turkey, Egypt, and India to open the Black Sea for agricultural exports.
Indian refiners' fuel exports to West up 43% in September
Refineries in India, Turkiye, and Brunei, including the Jamnagar facility owned by Reliance Industries, have witnessed a significant increase in fuel exports to Western countries.
Japan mistakenly issues 9.9-magnitude alert after 6.9 tremor near Russia
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported.
Ukrainian frontline soldiers have lost access to Musk's Starlink
Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline have seen their access to Starlink satellite internet terminals abruptly restricted.
Why US, China, and Russia want nuclear reactors on Moon
The US, China, and Russia are all racing to establish a sustained presence on the Moon.
UK PM says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed that Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum.
Oil prices fall as Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'
Oil prices witnessed a decline on Monday, owing to US President Donald Trump's announcement of an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine.
WHO doesn't know what killed anti-plague lab worker in Russia
Russia has confirmed the death of a Russian laboratory worker at an anti-plague research center in Siberia.
Russia has partially lifted a ban on diesel exports
Russia has announced the partial lifting of its diesel export ban, effective immediately.
Second Russian lab worker possibly sick from plague
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Russia for more information about the death of 28-year-old employee, Darya Shipilova, at a plague research lab in Siberia last week and about media reports that a second employee has pneumonia with no known cause.
India's Venezuelan oil imports to hit 7-year high this October
India is set to boost its Venezuelan oil imports this month, with shipments expected to touch about 465,000 barrels a day. This would be the highest level since December 2019.
India proposes 3-part peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine war
India has proposed a three-part plan for a truce between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia warns foreign nationals, diplomats to leave Kyiv
Russia has reiterated its warning for foreign nationals and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
Why Indian refiners may ditch Russian crude imports soon
Indian refiners are considering reducing their imports of Russian crude oil.
Pro-Putin United Russia party retains majority in national parliament
The pro-Putin United Russia party has retained its overwhelming majority in Russia's national parliament, according to near-complete election results.
Ukraine drone attack on Moscow region kills 2, refinery hit
A "massive" overnight drone attack on the Moscow region by Ukraine has left at least two dead and six injured, Governor Andrei Vorobyev said.
Russia using North Korean workers to manufacture military drones: Report
Russia is employing North Korean laborers to manufacture military drones for use in the Ukraine conflict, a recent report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team has revealed.
How Chinese hackers are using AI to make spying easier
A trove of internal documents from Zhengzhou Zhirong Network Technology, or ZRON, a Chinese hacking firm, has shed light on the evolution of hacking-for-hire operations.
3 UP men missing in Russia; last spoke in July
Three Indian nationals from Uttar Pradesh have gone missing in Russia, their families said, according to Hindustan Times.
Ukraine preparing for new peace talks with Russia in October
Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has said that Ukraine is gearing up for a resumption of trilateral talks in October.
Russia's fuel imports from India hit record high in August
Russia's fuel imports from India have hit a record high, with 172,000 metric tons of oil products imported in August alone.
Russian developers used Claude to create kamikaze drone software: Anthropic
A small group of Russian developers has reportedly used an AI chatbot, Claude, to create software for autonomous "kamikaze" attack drones.
Britain faces more complex national security threats since 9/11: MI5
Britain's national security landscape has become more complex and dangerous since the 9/11 attacks, MI5 chief Ken McCallum has said.
Russia eyes major aircraft push in India with 105-plane deal
Russia is set to advance multiple aircraft deals with Indian companies, including plans for 105 regional passenger planes.
Kanpur engineer detained in Russia returns home
Chandan Gupta, a Kanpur-based engineer who was detained in Russia, has been released and returned home safely.
Russia-North Korea inaugurate 1st road bridge over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River, strengthening bilateral ties.
6 still missing after Russia avalanche killed 11 climbers
Six people remain missing after an avalanche on Mount Mizhirgi in Russia's Kabardino-Balkaria region killed at least 11 climbers and injured six others.
China, Russia conduct 1st-ever joint sea ice survey in Arctic
China and Russia have conducted their first-ever joint sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean.
Russia's airstrikes causing Kyiv to face record air raid alerts
Kyiv is experiencing an unprecedented number of air raid alerts since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Porn for drones: Ukraine considers legalizing pornography to fund war
Ukraine is mulling over legalizing and taxing its largely underground pornography industry to raise money for its ongoing war against Russia.
US envoys attend Russia-Ukraine talks in Kyiv; differences remain unresolved
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Kyiv were marked by high symbolism but highlighted the deep-rooted differences between the two nations.
Ukraine war data is now being used to train AI
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is producing a new resource, battlefield data.
Musk awarded Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest honors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded SpaceX owner Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest state honors.
Ye's concerts become Russia's biggest Western act since Ukraine war
Controversial rapper Ye (Kanye West) will perform two shows in St. Petersburg this October, making him the most high-profile Western artist to visit Russia since its invasion of Ukraine four years ago.
Russia: Drone attack sets online retailer Wildberries's warehouse on fire
A massive drone attack in the Moscow region has set ablaze a large warehouse of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer.
DY Chandrachud is Russia's arbitrator in banking dispute with Ukraine
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute with Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank.
US sanctions bill unlikely to sway India's Russian crude purchases
India is unlikely to reduce its crude oil imports from Russia in the near future, despite the recent US Senate sanctions bill.
Traveling from India to Russia via train might become reality
Russia is exploring a new overland railway route to connect with India.
Are submarine cables carrying global data vulnerable to drone attacks?
Chinese military researchers have warned that the underwater cables, which are critical to the global digital economy, are increasingly vulnerable to low-cost drone attacks.
Petroleum exporting countries consider output increase amid supply disruptions
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, are likely to raise their oil production quotas for September.
'Living Nostradamus' predicts potential war in Arctic this year
Athos Salome, popularly known as the "living Nostradamus," has claimed that two of his prophecies for 2026 have already come true.
India faces 100% tariff as Russian sanctions bill makes headway
The majority of the US Senate has voted to advance the Russian energy sanctions legislation, with 86-12 voting in favor of moving ahead with the bill.
Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Ukraine peace talks regain focus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28.
Russia providing satellite intel to Iran for US attacks: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of providing satellite intelligence to Iran.
Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine's army chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sacked his military chief, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities demanding his removal.
Kremlin reacts after India summons envoy over 4 sailors' deaths
Russia has said it is "in touch" with India after a missile strike killed four Indians on a cargo ship in the Black Sea.
India's Q1 oil import bill up 61%: What's the reason?
India's crude oil import bill surged by a whopping 61% to $49.8 billion in the April-June period, compared to the same period last year.
Japan to establish first national intelligence agency since WWII
Japan is establishing its first centralized national intelligence agency since World War II.
EU, UK impose fresh sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia.
India's Russian crude imports hit new high in June
India's imports of Russian crude oil hit a record high in June, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Russia's diesel export ban triggers global price surge
Russia's recent ban on diesel exports has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, exacerbating existing fuel shortages and driving prices up.
Russia bans diesel exports
In a bid to prevent domestic shortages, Russia has imposed a ban on diesel exports. The move comes in the wake of a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries.
Why Russia is trying to jam Musk's Starlink network
In a bid to counter Ukraine's "mid-strike" drone attacks, Russian forces are resorting to advanced tactics.
Russia-Ukraine war: 27 killed in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
A major drone and missile attack by Russian forces has rocked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, killing at least 27 people.
13 killed in large-scale Russian missile, drone strikes on Kyiv
A large-scale overnight missile and drone attack by Russian forces on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has killed at least 13 people.
Why Russia is suddenly buying petrol from India
Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea from India to tackle severe fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on its energy infrastructure.
Why Russia has suspended petrol sales to civilians in Crimea
In a major development, the authorities in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian petrol sales.
India's Russian oil imports have gone up in June
India's crude oil imports from Russia surged to an average of 2.66 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, according to data from maritime and commodity intelligence firm Kpler.
China just made a major breakthrough in quantum computing
China has made a major advancement in the field of quantum computing by successfully mass-producing an ultra-pure form of silicon.
India remains world's 2nd-biggest importer of Russian fossil fuels
India has retained its position as the world's second-largest importer of Russian fossil fuels, according to a report by European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Russia lifts Roblox ban after platform introduces child-protection measures
Russia has lifted its ban on the popular children's gaming platform, Roblox.
Russia admits Ukraine's attacks are disrupting fuel supplies
Russia's energy ministry has admitted that recent fuel shortages in annexed Crimea and parts of southern Russia have been caused by Ukrainian drone attacks.
India deploys 12 nuclear warheads for 1st time
India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads in peacetime, marking a significant shift in its nuclear posture, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
9 nuclear powers spent record $119B on weapons in 2025
The world's nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $119 billion on their arsenals last year, a 19% increase from 2024.
France and Germany won't build a European fighter jet anymore
France and Germany have decided to abandon their joint fighter jet project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), due to persistent disagreements between the companies involved.
'Make in Russia for India' model pitched for fertilizer JVs
India's Ambassador to Moscow, Vinay Kumar, has pitched the 'Making in Russia for India' model.