Russia: News
29 Mar 2022
UkraineRussian oligarch Abramovich, Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered suspected poisoning: Reports
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators experienced symptoms of suspected poisoning following a meeting in Kyiv earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported.
28 Mar 2022
IndiaNot considering buying Russian oil in rupees, minister informs Parliament
India is not considering purchasing oil from Russia or any other country using Indian rupees at present, following Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Rameshwar Teli, the junior oil minister, told Parliament on Monday.
28 Mar 2022
UkraineUkraine says Russia wants to split it like Korea
Ukraine has claimed that Russia wants to split the country in two, like North and South Korea.
27 Mar 2022
UkraineZelenskyy demands military aid as Russian airstrikes hit Ukraine's Lviv
Multiple rockets struck the city of Lviv in western Ukraine on Saturday afternoon, leaving several injured.
26 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine crisis: Moscow shifts strategy; to focus on Donbas 'liberation'
Russia on Friday announced a surprising shift in its strategy, hinting it may scale down its invasion of Ukraine to focus on the rebel-dominated Donbas region.
25 Mar 2022
EuropeUS, EU sign gas deal to reduce reliance on Russia
The United States and the European Union (EU) on Friday unveiled a major deal that will help boost the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe.
25 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war approaches Kyiv; 3.6 million refugees flee
As the Russia-Ukraine war completed a month on Thursday, intense fighting continued around the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
24 Mar 2022
IndiaIndia abstains from voting on Russian resolution in UN
Continuing with its neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India abstained from voting on a resolution brought by Russia on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday (ET).
23 Mar 2022
Ukraine'Will use nuclear weapons if...': Russia on Ukraine invasion
Russia has made it clear that it would only use nuclear weapons in the Ukrainian context if there is an "existential threat" for it.
22 Mar 2022
Ukraine'Say openly you're scared of Russia': Zelenskyy to NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a dig at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), claiming that it is "scared" of Russia.
21 Mar 2022
HungaryEx-Ukrainian MP's wife tries to flee with $28M, €1.3M cash
The wife of former Ukrainian Member of Parliament Kotvytskyy allegedly attempted to escape the war-torn country with $28 million and €1.3 million in cash stashed in suitcases.
21 Mar 2022
UkraineUkraine refuses to surrender Mariupol, Russia warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Ukraine on Monday rejected Russia's ultimatum to surrender the port city of Mariupol, which has been besieged by Russian troops.
20 Mar 2022
Vladimir PutinRussia bombs school in Ukraine's Mariupol sheltering nearly 400 residents
Russian forces have bombed an art school in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where about 400 residents had taken shelter, Reuters reported on Sunday.
19 Mar 2022
UkraineIndian Oil Corporation buys Russian crude at deep discount: Report
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India's biggest oil company, has reached an agreement with a Russian oil company to buy 3 million barrels of crude oil at a steeply discounted price, NDTV reported.
19 Mar 2022
Vladimir PutinRussia strikes Ukraine with newest hypersonic missiles for first time
Russia fired its newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in Ukraine for the first time on Friday to destroy a weapons storage complex in the country's west, AFP reported on Saturday
19 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: It's time for 'meaningful' talks, says Zelensky
The Russia-Ukraine war entered the 24th day on Saturday as Moscow continued to intensify its assault on Ukraine.
18 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: Russia shells Merefa school, cultural center; 21 dead
As the Russia-Ukraine war entered the 23rd day on Friday, Moscow continued to intensify its assault on Ukraine, with attacks and civilian casualties being reported in several cities.
17 Mar 2022
UkraineMeet the Indian judge who voted against Russia at ICJ
In an unexpected move, an Indian judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)—also known as the World Court—has voted against Russia.
17 Mar 2022
UkraineUkraine: Mariupol theater sheltering children bombed; Russia denies targeting civilians
Ukraine has accused Russian forces of destroying a theater in Mariupol, the besieged southern city where hundreds of people, including pregnant women and children, are said to have sought refuge from the war.
16 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine crisis: Negotiations are 'more realistic', says Zelensky
Ukraine has signaled a positive outcome of peace talks with Russia as the war between the two countries entered the 21st day on Wednesday.
16 Mar 2022
IndiaIndia considering buying oil from Russia at discounted prices
India is mulling to accept a Russian offer to purchase its crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices, Reuters reported.
15 Mar 2022
IndiaRussia-Ukraine war: Here's what you should know today
The war between Russia and Ukraine entered the 20th day on Tuesday as Russia intensified its offensive across Ukraine, with heavy shelling reported in several cities.
15 Mar 2022
IndiaMissile incident regrettable; Indian systems reliable, safe: Rajnath in Parliament
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday informed the Parliament that the government has taken "serious note" of the incident in which an unarmed supersonic missile was "inadvertently" launched on March 9 and landed in Pakistan.
15 Mar 2022
UkraineMusk challenges Putin for 'single combat', puts Ukraine at stake
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a "single combat" on Monday as Moscow continued its military offensive against Ukraine.
14 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine crisis: Fourth round of peace talks underway
The fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine is underway, despite reciprocal allegations of bombardment and civilian casualties earlier in the day.
14 Mar 2022
UkraineUkraine pushes for no-fly zone after Russian airstrike kills 35
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed his demand for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over the country after an attack on a military base killed 35 people and injured over 130.
13 Mar 2022
Narendra ModiRussia-Ukraine crisis: PM chairs high-level meet to review security preparedness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review India's security preparedness and the present global situation in the context of the continuing conflict in Ukraine.
13 Mar 2022
Narendra ModiNine dead as Russian missile hits military base in Ukraine
At least nine people were killed and 57 injured on Sunday after a Russian missile hit the Lviv military base in western Ukraine, the Associated Press reported.
13 Mar 2022
UkraineTrevor Noah mocks Joe Biden over 'failed' Saudi, UAE talks
The Wall Street Journal recently reported US President Joe Biden failed to hold talks with leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to seek support for Ukraine and help contain surging oil prices.
13 Mar 2022
UkraineRussian shelling continues, 7 civilians killed while leaving Kyiv: Ukraine
Seven civilians, including a woman and a child, were killed as Russian forces shot at people trying to evacuate Kyiv, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said.
12 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia would pay 'severe price' if it uses chemical-weapons: Biden
United States President Joe Biden on Friday warned that Russia would pay a "severe price" if it used chemical weapons in Ukraine.
10 Mar 2022
IndiaWill US' ban on Russian oil imports affect India?
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on imports of oil from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
10 Mar 2022
UkraineRussian forces bomb maternity hospital in Ukraine's Mariupol
Russian forces on Wednesday bombed a maternity and children's hospital in Ukraine's Mariupol, a city that has seen increased violence over the past week.
09 Mar 2022
Ukraine"Don't want to beg for NATO membership": Ukrainian President Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he will no longer push for the country's accession to NATO.
09 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine war: Moscow announces fresh ceasefire; declares 'silence mode'
Russia on Wednesday promised a fresh ceasefire in Ukraine on the 14th day of the invasion.
09 Mar 2022
Coca-ColaRussia-Ukraine crisis: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo suspend business in Russia
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo—two of the biggest beverage producers in the world—said on Tuesday that they are suspending their business in Russia in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
08 Mar 2022
UkraineUS bans Russian oil imports over invasion of Ukraine
In a bid to tighten the grip on the Russian economy over the attack on Ukraine, US President Joe Biden has decided to impose a ban on imports of oil from Russia.
08 Mar 2022
Russia News18 dead after 500-kg bombs hit residential buildings in Ukraine
Despite Moscow's announcement of a ceasefire in several Ukrainian cities, at least 18 civilians, including two children, were killed after Russia allegedly dropped 500-kilogram bombs on residential buildings in Sumy city.
08 Mar 2022
UkraineRussia announces ceasefire as fighting continues in Ukraine
Russia on Tuesday declared a ceasefire in multiple Ukrainian cities to provide humanitarian corridors.
08 Mar 2022
IndiaPetrol, diesel prices may be hiked by Rs. 15/liter
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked this week as oil marketing companies are preparing to pare losses accumulated from keeping rates steady for over four months.
