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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman tests positive for coronavirus
MOSCOW : Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the…
Gen Qasem Soleimani’s killing will ‘aggravate’ situation: Russian President Vladimir Putin
Gen Soleimani was assassinated early on Friday at Baghdad airport, along with other Iran-backed militia figures in an air strike ordered by US President Donald Trump.
Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un hold first ever summit in Vladivostok
Vladivostok, April 25: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held their first ever…
Amritsar Train Accident: Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses condolences
New Delhi, Oct 20: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday expressed his condolences over the tragic Amritsar Train…
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India for annual bilateral summit
Around 20 agreements are expected to be signed between the two sides following the 19th India-Russia Bilateral Summit to be held here on Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit India next month
New Delhi, Sep 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from October 4-5 during the course of which…
Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin meeting begins in Helsinki
Helsinki, July 16 :The world is watching curiously as United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir…
Syria airstrikes: Vladimir Putin calls for emergency session of the UN Security Council
New Delhi, April 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin called for an emergency session of UN Security Council over…
Russia presidential election: Vladimir Putin wins fourth term by big margin
Moscow, March 19: Vladimir Putin clinched victory in Russia’s presidential election, securing his fourth term in office. Putin, who…
Vladimir Putin launches nuclear-capable ICBM amid global war fears
Vladimir Putin’s defence bosses confirmed the successful test-launch today of an RS-24 Yars ICBM from the Russia’s Plesetsk…
Modi hold Bilateral talks with Vladimir Putin
June 1, Thursday : Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over several issues including…
Russia will support India’s bid for NSG next week, says Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin finally announced his decision of supporting India’s bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership meeting…
Russia faced with containment threat: Putin
In this context, the president thanked the FSB for providing timely information concerning planned external "provocations."
Russian President Putin looking forward to visiting India: Shringla
Shringla is also delivering a speech on 'India-Russia relations' at the prestigious Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Russia: Putin orders mass COVID-19 vaccinations; health minister claims one lakh already received Sputnik V
Museums, theatres and concert halls would be closed to the public in the city of more than 5 million people for the duration of Russia's New Year holidays, from December 30 to January 10.
G20 summit: Putin opposes protectionism, unilateralism
The two-day summit is hosted by Saudi Arabia, the current president of the bloc.
Putin praises China as good example of combating Covid-19
The BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — should step up cooperation when it comes to fighting the pandemic, he added.
Putin praises BRICS cooperation on international issues
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the BRICS countries for their close coordination on international and regional…
Putin, Macron discuss situation in Nagorno-Karabakh over phone
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Putin issued a joint statement on November 10, agreeing on a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Putin demands higher survivability of Russian nuke control systems
He also ordered the constant checking of the efficiency of the main components of the nuclear forces control systems during drills, as well as the development of new and advanced ones.
Putin rejects Donald Trump’s criticism of Biden family business
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that he saw nothing criminal in Hunter Biden’s past business…
White House rejects Putin response to US arms control offer
O'Brien also observed that "it may be that, like other countries, the Russians are waiting to see what happens in the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
After Sputnik V, Russia now has a second Covid-19 vaccine, says Putin
Russia in August became the first country to grant regulatory approval for a Covid-19 vaccine, doing so before large-scale trials were complete
Putin calls for strengthening WHO, removing obstacles for partnership in healthcare sector
The Russian leader noted that during the coronavirus pandemic there were no borders for solidarity between doctors, volunteers and people of different countries and many "countries have also been helping each other selflessly and open-heartedly"
International army games to help strengthen defence cooperation: Putin
The Army-2020 International Military Technical Forum scheduled from Aug. 23 to 29 will attract more than 1,500 enterprises from over 70 countries and regions.
Putin proposes urgent 7-state online summit on Iran, Persian Gulf
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed holding an urgent online meeting of the heads of the five states that are permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) with the participation of the leaders of Germany and Iran to discuss Iran and the Persian Gulf situation.
Putin, Macron discuss situation in Lebanon, Ukraine by phone
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation, discussing the situation in Lebanon, Ukraine and Belarus, the Kremlin said in a statement.
Russia registers Covid vax, Putin’s daughter in test group
In what could alter the course of the Covid-19 pandemic that is still creating mayhem across the world,…
Putin doesn’t rule out running for new presidential term
The Russian leader cautioned officials against searching for a successor to him now, saying that they should rather focus on their work.
Putin pens article about WWII
Moscow, June 15 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has written an article about World War II, presidential press…
Putin makes first public appearance in weeks of lockdown
Russia, like many countries, has been suffering acute economic hardship because of its lockdown, which began at the end of March.
Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria, Libya, coronavirus pandemic in phone call
On Saturday, the army launched another military operation to liberate cities of eastern and central Libya from Haftar's forces, one day after capturing Tarhuna – the last stronghold of Haftar in western Libya.
Russian President Putin orders probe into cause of Arctic oil spill
Around 6,000 tons of diesel spilled onto the land and another 15,000 tonness went to rivers, according to state watchdog for natural resources Rosprirodnadzor.
Putin to monitor Victory parade from Red Square tribune
On May 26, Putin told a meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu that the parade would be held on June 24.
Russian President Putin calls for maximizing efforts to fight unemployment
Moscow, May 28 : Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on the government and regional authorities to maximize…
Putin, Trump adopt joint statement on 75th anniv of Elbe Day
The contributions from men and women on the home front, who forged vast quantities of war materials for use around the world, are also recognized in the statement.
Putin, Rouhani discuss coronavirus situation over phone
The presidents also touched upon other pressing issues on the international agenda and issues of bilateral cooperation, it said.
Putin says coronavirus crisis under full control despite record rise in cases
MOSCOW : Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russian authorities had the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis under full control…
Trump, Putin discuss COVID-19, global energy market
Washington, April 11 : US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed efforts to combat COVID-19…
Russian doctor who met Putin last week diagnosed with coronavirus
The Kremlin said that Putin was being regularly tested for coronavirus and that “everything is okay,” the RIA news agency reported.
Russia may defeat COVID-19 in less than 2-3 months: Putin
According to the latest official data, the total number of people infected with coronavirus in Russia reached 840, including 546 in Moscow, and 38 people have recovered and two died.
Putin, Macron discuss joint efforts to combat COVID-19
Putin and Macron also discussed actual aspects of the settlement in Syria and Libya, the statement said, without providing further details.
Erdogan, Putin call for restraint amid Iran-US escalation
Istanbul, Jan 9 : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called…
Erdogan tells Putin Syria operation to bring ‘peace, stability’
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call Turkey’s planned…
Will invite Putin to G7 in 2020, says Trump
Biarritz (France), Aug 27 US President Donald Trump has said he would invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to…
Kim, Putin exchange greetings on Korea’s Liberation Day
Seoul/Pyongyang, Aug 15 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged greetings on Thursday to…
Putin on one-day official visit to Italy on Thursday
Rome, July 2 (IANS/AKI) Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, President…
Don’t meddle in US election, please: Trump jokes to Putin
Osaka, June 28 US President Donald Trump met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Osaka on Friday and…
Trump calls Putin, talks of ‘Russian Hoax’
Washington, May 4: US President Donald Trump has said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an…
Putin, Kim to discuss ties, denuclearization: Kremlin
Moscow, April 19 Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will discuss bilateral relations, denuclearization…
Israeli PM to meet Putin in Moscow
Jerusalem, April 2 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Moscow on Thursday to meet Russian…
Putin for international cooperation against terror
Moscow, March 6 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called on the country’s security services to boost cooperation…
Russian President Putin speaks to PM Modi, expresses solidarity in fight against terror
New Delhi, Feb 28 : Russian President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his deep…
Putin warns US over deploying missiles in European nations
Moscow, Feb 20 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said he would deploy missiles capable of striking…
Russia’s ‘invulnerable’ n-missile ready to deploy, says Putin
Moscow, Dec 27 : Russia’s new hypersonic missile system, which Moscow claims is “invulnerable” to the US defences,…
Putin: Threat of nuclear war shouldn’t be underestimated
"If the decision to withdraw was made, then it is a correct one," Putin said, adding that the UN had not legitimized the presence of US forces in Syria.
US pullout from INF Treaty may ruin arms control system: Putin
Moscow, Dec 18 Russia will have to take additional measures to boost its security if the US withdraws…
Netanyahu, Putin agree to arrange security meeting
Jerusalem, Dec 9 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Saturday to soon…
Xi, Putin, Modi agree to increase trilateral cooperation
Buenos Aires, Dec 1: Leaders of India, China and Russia at a trilateral meeting held here had an…
Kremlin regrets cancellation of Putin-Trump talks
Moscow, Nov 30: US President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is…
Thinking about art, humanitarian cooperation in BRICS: Putin
"States like India and Russia that enjoy good scientific growth should work in this direction," he said.
Russian President Putin arrives in India, to sign 20 agreements
New Delhi, Oct 4 : Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day…
Putin calls poisoned ex- Russian spy Skripal ‘traitor’
Moscow, Oct 4 :Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called Sergei Skripal, a former Russian double agent poisoned…
Assassin Skripal suspect was honoured by Putin
London, Sep 27 : Russian President Vladimir Putin has facilitated one of the trained assassins wanted for poisoning former…
Protests over Putin’s plans to hike retirement age
Moscow, Sep 22 (IANS) Members and supporters of Russia’s Communist Party took to the streets of the capital…
Ready to boost anti-terror cooperation with Iran: Putin
Moscow, Sep 23 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, over a…
Putin allows Visa-Free Entry to Russia for 2018 FIFA Fan ID Holders
Moscow, Aug 4 : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a law allowing people holding the “Fan…
Trump invites Putin to US amid criticism over Helsinki meet
Washington, July 20 (IANS): The White House has announced that the Russian President has been invited to Washington…
Trump under fire for defending Putin over poll meddling, casts doubt on US intelligence
Washington, July 17 : United States President Donald Trump has refused to blame Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for…
Trump acted as “Little Wet Noodle” Next to Putin: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Los Angeles, July 17 : Arnold Schwarzenegger, the “Terminator” star,has criticised President Donald Trump’s performance in Helsinki, saying…
Trump meets Finnish President ahead of Putin summit
Helsinki, July 16: US President Donald Trump on Monday met his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto for breakfast here,…
Putin to meet senior N. Korean official: Kremlin
Kim is coming to Moscow to attend the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, Peskov was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency on Wednesday.
Modi’s informal summits with Jinping, Putin : A big failure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his tenure by pledging to take India to new heights by declaring it a…
Talks with Putin will strengthen India’s ‘special and privileged’ strategic partnership with Russia: PM
Official sources have said the two leaders will meet for four to six hours for the "agendaless" talks where deliberations on bilateral issues are likely to be very limited.
Russia’s Putin sworn in for another six years in office
The Russian constitution bars him from running again when his new terms ends in 2024.
Putin warns against further actions violating UN charter
Moscow, April 16 : Further actions violating the UN charter such as the recent US-led strikes on Syria…
Trump ‘personally invited’ Putin to 2013 Miss Universe pageant
The White House and attorneys for the Trump Organisation have declined to comment.
Putin claims new nuclear capable missile can pierce US defenses
Putin dedicated the first three-quarters of the speech to domestic issues, setting out a rosy vision of Russia's development over the next 10 years.
Putin vows to continue supporting Syria’s sovereignty in New Year’s telegram to Assad
Russia will continue its assistance in “upholding its state sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and promoting a political…
US to stop Putin’s aim of regaining Russia’s status
Few days after calling Russia as rival power, US decided to supply weapons to Ukraine to help it…
Putin orders withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria
Damascus, Dec 11: Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria. The…
Most resilient team will win 2018 FIFA World Cup: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that the nation showing the most resilience will win the 2018…
Putin succeeds in defeating ISIS, supports U.N. effort to resolve Syria
Moscow and Russian military for eliminating ISIS in the two-year operation in the war-torn nation
Putin in Tehran for strategic counter move to Trump
Russia and Iran, who are at loggerheads with the United States, have set a new course in deepening…
Keep an eye on him, because he’s not done: Hillary Clinton warns on Putin
New York, Oct 16, 2017: Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned that Russian President Vladimir…
Putin says hasn’t decided if he would run in 2018 election
In 17 years of his rule, President Vladimir Putin has enhanced Russia’s influence in the regional and in…
Trump is not my bride: Putin
Washington, Sep 6, 2017: Asked about his opinion of US President Donald Trump during the just concluded BRICS…
Putin opposes military action against North Korea
Russian president criticises US diplomacy in the crisis, cautioning that tougher sanctions would be counterproductive.
Looking forward to strategic partnership with BRICS members, says Putin
Moscow, Sep 1: Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking forward to enhance strategic partnership with the BRICS member nations…
Merkel, Macron urge Putin, Poroshenko to support ceasefire in Ukraine
BERLIN : German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for Russia and Ukraine…
Putin to cut 755 US diplomatic personnel in Russia
Moscow, July 31, 2017: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that “Moscow will reduce diplomatic staff of…
Trump, Putin discussed sanctions: White House
Washington, July 11, 2017: The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir…
Putin and Trump’s joint attack on media during G-20 summit
In their very first meeting, the US president Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed media.…
The US and Russia are already contradicting each other about what happened in Trump-Putin meeting
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from their first in-person meeting with conflicting narratives about…
Trump to meet Putin in Hamburg
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Syria on the sidelines of the G20…
No ‘tight’ military ties with Pak, Indo-Russia ties cannot be diluted: Putin
St Petersburg, Jun 1 : President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia does not have any “tight” military…
Trump-Putin in partnership to fight ISIS ,Turkey-China axis to counter
Two super powers US and Russia have joined hands to eliminate Islamic State from Syria and elsewhere .After…
Russia says Putin, Trump to soon talk by phone
Moscow, Jan 21 : Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to speak to US President Donald Trump over phone…
Putin mocks Trump claims, says secret services ‘don’t chase every American billionaire’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he has no grounds to attack or protect US President-elect Donald Trump, since…
Trump praises Putin as ‘very smart’ after Moscow holds off retaliatory actions
Washington, Dec 31, 2016: US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very smart”…
Anti-Russia sanctions harming fight against terrorism: Putin
Moscow, Dec 22, 2016: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the rift created by anti-Moscow sanctions was…
Russian envoy shot dead, Putin warns terrorists
Dec 20: Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov at late night on Monday was shot dead by an unidentified gunman. He…
I told Putin ‘cut it out’ on hacking: Obama
Washington, Dec 17, 2016: US President Barack Obama asserted on Friday that a September confrontation with his Russian…
Putin’s designs to destroy US world order
As the additional United States and NATO troops are positioning themselves in the first week of January 2017…
Russia paying attention to East for national interests: Putin
Moscow, Dec 1 :Russia has been turning its attention to eastern Asia not because of its cooling ties…
Putin, Trump agree to normalise ties
Moscow, Nov 15: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President-elect Donald Trump concluded their first telephone conversation with…
Putin on Trump victory: Russia is ready to restore relations with US
Russia is ready and looks forward to restoring bilateral relations with the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Modi, Putin launch second unit of Kudankulam nuclear power plant
Benaulim (Goa),Oct 15 : The second unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Tamil Nadu was formally…
Modi, Putin begin bilateral talks on BRICS sidelines
Benaulim (Goa), Oct 15, 2016: Ahead of BRICS heads of states meet in Goa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Modi welcomes Putin to India for BRICS summit
Benaulim (Goa), Oct 15, 2016: Ahead of a bilateral summit and BRICS heads of states meet in Goa,…
India Russia’s ‘privileged strategic partner’: Putin
Moscow, Oct 13 : President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia remained the top supplier of advanced weapons and…
Pro-Putin party wins Russian parliamentary election
Early results showed that the ruling United Russian party won 51 percent in Sunday’s election.LDPR came second with…
Putin proposes compromise over islands dispute with Japan
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia would like to find a solution with Japan on the long-standing…
Russia not going to cut off ties with Ukraine, says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Moscow had no intention of breaking relations with Kiev. “Despite the…
Modi, Putin together launched first unit of Kundankulam Nuclear Plant
The first unit of the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project on Wednesday, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
PM Modi, Russian Prez Putin to dedicate nation with Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
In a wake to dedicate nation with the first unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Prime Minister Narendra…
Putin, Erdogen to repair ties , agree to Syria talks
Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogen on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin to give a fresh start to…
Putin writes Independence Day message to Obama :Partnership of equals
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to his US counterpart Barack Obama in honour of the American…
Putin warns Finland on joining Nato
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would respect Finland’s choice whether to join NATO but…
Putin lifts Turkey travel ban
Russia lifted restrictions on travelling to Turkey after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan apologised for his counry downing…
Putin, Abe to discuss Kuril islands dispute
Japan and Russia will hold a new meeting on June 22 in Tokyo to discuss their territorial dispute…
Russia will consider tackling NATO missile defense threat,says Putin
Russia is being forced to look for ways to neutralise threats to its national security due to deployment…
Say goodbye to OPEC, powerful Putin pal predicts
Internal differences are killing OPEC and its ability to influence the markets has all but evaporated, top Russian…
Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Syria with Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Moscow on Thursday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Israeli…
Kerry’s Russia visit to narrow gaps on Syria,Ukraine: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed hope that the visit of US State Secretary John Kerry will…
Russia to continue its snap military drills,says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that current regular large-scale snap military drills were a success and…
Modi silent on talks with Putin, should have spoken to Abe: Sugata Bose
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s grand-nephew and parliamentarian Sugata Bose on Saturday found fault with Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
World would be more balanced if Russia asserted national interests from outset – Putin
The fall of the Berlin Wall and USSR did not unite Europe, but only moved the division line…
Munich security conference hopes for Putin’s attendance
The Munich Security Conference 2016 has sent invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin and hoping for his attendance,…
Gaddafi tried to marry son to Putin’s daughter
Tripoli, Jan 1 AKI : Muammar Gaddafi tried to engineer a ‘political’ marriage between his second son and planned…
Putin,Modi to sign key pacts on nuclear,defence areas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to sign key pacts on Defence involving…
President Putin gifts PM Modi Gandhi’s notes, Indian sword
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a page from the diary of Mahatma…
Modi, Putin likely to sign Sukhoi, Nuclear agreements
Numerous agreements on defense and nuclear energy are likely to be inked as Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins…
US imposes sanctions on Russia over poisoning of Alexei Navalny
Biden has taken a tougher approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin than Trump.
Russia’s Covid Death Count Third Highest In World With Over 186,000 Fatalities
For months President Vladimir Putin has boasted about Russia's low fatality rate from the virus, saying earlier this month that it had done a "better" job at managing the pandemic than western countries.
WHO In Conversation With Russia For More Vaccine Information: Expert
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday that the country has registered the world’s first registered vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Why PM did not name China, again: Chidambaram
He said that the country wants to know if Modi named China as the intruder or not while talking to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Kim’s diplomacy indicates China’s Xi playing central role in nuclear deal
Thereafter, Kim II courted Bill Clinton and then met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. In 2002, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi paid him a visit in Pyongyang.
US intelligence chiefs say Russia still meddling, threatening 2018 elections
In strong language, Coats said Russia President Vladimir Putin has been emboldened by Russia's successful interference in the 2016 elections and is targeting the 2018 election cycle.
US sanctions for Navalny poisoning may come today: Report
President Joe Biden’s decision to impose sanctions for Navalny’s poisoning reflects a harder stance than taken by his predecessor, Donald Trump, who let the incident last August pass without punitive US action.
Russia joins India to seek alternative to Twitter
There are several potential threats and problems in connection with Russia’s suggested step away from the global network, which could disrupt the stability of the Internet.
US extends arms control treaty with Russia for 5 years, Blinken says
In addition to restricting the number of deployed strategic nuclear weapons to its lowest level in decades, New START also limits the land- and submarine-based missiles and bombers that deliver them.
French government urges Russia to immediately release Navalny
He also informed Putin that France's own analysis had confirmed Germany's conclusion that Navalny was poisoned by Novichok "in contravention of international norms on using chemical weapons".
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained after landing in Moscow
Russian prison service said he was detained for multiple violations of parole and terms of a suspended prison sentence.
Sputnik V COVID vax likely to offer 2-year protection: Developers
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is likely to offer two-year-long protection against COVID-19, head of vaccine’s developer, Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, has claimed
PM at G20: Coordinated efforts by largest economies will lead to faster recovery from pandemic
“At the G20 Summit, I put forward a need to develop a new global index based on talent, technology, transparency and trusteeship towards the planet,” he said in another tweet.
Indian, Chinese Officials To Mull Modalities Of Xi’s Offer Over Vaccine
China will actively consider providing vaccines to BRICS countries, the Chinese President had said
Terrorism biggest global problem; countries supporting terrorists need to be held guilty: PM Modi
New Delhi, Nov 17: Asserting that terrorism is the “biggest problem” facing the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Russia to deploy peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh after ceasefire
A new round of armed conflict broke out in the region in September, causing heavy casualties and property losses.
China’s Xi in attendance, PM Modi says ‘necessary to respect each other’s territorial integrity’
"Vote also anti-Modi, Left must recognise BJP as its enemy No. 1, including in Bengal," says the CPI(ML) general secretary
Opportunity for India as Russia ready to produce Covid vax at foreign sites of partners
Putin also slammed the Western vaccines saying they were made from monkey and chimpanzee adenovirus.
Russia jails Gulag historian Yuri Dmitriyev for 13 years, overturns earlier sentence
A Russian historian known for exposing Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin's crimes has had his jail sentence increased in a controversial sexual abuse case.
FinCEN files: Big banks let $2tn ‘dirty money’ move around world
There have been a number of big leaks of financial information in recent years, including 2017 Paradise Papers. The 2016 Panama Papers – Leaked documents from the law firm Mossack Fonseca showed more about how wealthy people are using offshore tax regimes, the BBC said.
International reaction to resignation of Japan’s PM Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the nation’s longest serving premier, said on Friday he is resigning due to…
Will the superfast ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine put citizens at risk?
India's first Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin has been developed by Bharat Biotech, Indian Council for Medical Research and National Institute of Virology. Another vaccine has been developed by Zydus Cadila.
China grants 1st patent to indigenously developed Covid vaccine
The third stage of the research on the world's first registered vaccine against the novel coronavirus, called Sputnik V, may begin in 7-10 days.
Lavrov, Pompeo discuss 7-state summit on Iran
Lavrov and Pompeo also discussed scheduling bilateral contacts in the near future during the phone conversation, it added.
3rd stage of Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine may begin in 7-10 days
The third stage of the research on the world’s first registered vaccine against the novel coronavirus, called Sputnik…
Russia to begin COVID-19 vaccine production within 2 weeks
MOSCOW, Aug. 12 : Russia will start the production of its COVID-19 vaccine within two weeks, the country’s…
Covid cases haven’t yet peaked or even plateaued: AIIMS Dir
The remarks come at a time when the infections are racing ahead with the country adding at least a lakh new cases every two days.
Rajnath hails India-Russia ”privileged strategic partnership”
Singh's visit to Moscow is the first foreign visit from India of an official delegation after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russian PM resumes work after COVID-19 recovery
In total, 299,941 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in all Russian regions, the second highest tally in the world.
Russia accuses US of downplaying Soviet Union’s role in WWII
Moscow is seeking to hold "a serious conversation" on the matter with US officials, according to the Ministry.
Europe marks 75th anniversary of WW2 end under lockdown
London, May 8 (IANS) Leaders across Europe on Friday marked the 75th anniversary of the end of the…
Russia postpones Red Square victory parade over coronavirus
Putin said Russia was facing a difficult choice: May 9 was sacred, but so was the life of every person.
Germany eases out of coronavirus lockdown with partial opening of shops, schools
Schools would start opening from May 4, with priority given to final-year students. Hairdressers could also reopen then.
Russia, US, Saudi agree to coordinate actions on oil market stabilization
As a result, the oil price plummeted to $22 per barrel which is the sharpest fall in 20 years.
Bank of Russia suspends forex purchases amid ruble depreciation
Moscow, March 9 The Bank of Russia announced on Monday that it was suspending foreign currency purchases on…
Russian government headed by PM Dmitri Medvedev resigns
Interfax said, without giving its source, that Putin has instructed the outgoing government to perform its duties until a new administration is in place.
Turkey, Russia inaugurate TurkStream pipeline
Istanbul, Jan 9 : Turkey and Russia on Wednesday inaugurated the TurkStream pipeline that transports Russian natural gas…
Trump withdraws sanctions on Turkey over attack in northern Syria
New York, Oct 24 : Declaring “let someone else fight over this long-bloodstained sand,” US President Donald Trump…
Russia, Turkey adopt memorandum over situation in Syria
Sochi, Oct 23 : Russia and Turkey have adopted a joint memorandum on the situation in Syria after…
Kurdish forces leave Syria border area
The ceasefire, which ends at 10.00 pm local time (7.00 p.m. GMT), was agreed on 17 October between the Turkey and United States Vice President Mike Pence.
‘Syria offensive to resume if Kurds don’t withdraw’
Turkey has started making arrangements for the creation of a safe zone where some 2 million Syrian refugees will be settled.
US Congress set to toughen measures against Turkey
Washington, Oct 18 The Democrats and Republicans in the US Congress have said that they were prepared to…
Saudi Arabia, Russia sign key cooperation agreements
Riyadh, Oct 15 Saudi Arabia and Russia signed key agreements in different sectors during the visit of Russian…
India, Pakistan to fight it out on Jammu and Kashmir at UNHRC
New Delhi, Sep 9 : Pakistan is now preparing to rake up the issue of Jammu and Kashmir…
India aims to build $5 trillion economy by 2024: Modi
Vladivostok, Sep 5 (IANS) Sharing the dais with Russian President Vladimir Putin and counterparts of other countries, Prime…
EEF: PM Modi arrives in Vladivostok
Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 4 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vladivostok on Wednesday on a two-day visit…
Rajendra Singh Sethia: 34-year-long karma
From boom to bust to jail to acquittal
Comment: Congress leadership conundrum – Political Calculus
The opposition’s role in democracy is always very important. Ruling party and opposition dialectics is the core strength…
OPEC, Russia formalize cooperation pact
The OPEC+ group had agreed to a six-month round of output cuts in December that lifted oil prices by as much as 22 per cent by April.
G20: PM Modi holds talks with world leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a host of leaders including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Australian PM Scott…
Abe wants G20 to deal with problem of fugitive economic offenders
Osaka (Japan), June 27 : Ahead of the G20 Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday supported…
US warns Iran: Do not confuse prudence with weakness
Jerusalem, June 23 (IANS) The United States national security Adviser warned on Sunday that the decision not to…
Nations supporting terror must be held accountable: Modi
With his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan listening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the countries which “promote,…
Modi in Bishkek : To meet Chinese, Russian Presidents
Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on a two-day visit during which he…
World leaders congratulate Narendra Modi on victory
New Delhi, May 23: World leaders from across the globe, including Japan, China, Russia, and congratulated Prime Minister…
Erdogan calls S-400 deal ‘national security decision’
Ankara, April 10 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey’s procurement of the Russian S-400 air defence systems…
Robert Mueller’s Russia report will shape US politics’ future
New York, March 23: Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who delved into the murky depths of the 2016 election…
US imposes sanctions on Russia over Venezuela
March 9 : The tensions between between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump has increased after the United States…
Russian Nobel laureate Zhores Alferov dead
Moscow, March 2 (IANS) Russian scientist Zhores I. Alferov who won the 2000 Nobel Prize in physics for…
World condemns Kashmir attack; US asks Pakistan to end support to terror groups
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The international community has strongly condemned the terror attack by the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed…
Russia warns against dismantling of arms control system
Moscow, Feb 10: The dismantling of arms control system by the United States might cause unpredictable consequences, Vasily…
Russia to exit INF Treaty in six months
Moscow, Feb 6 Russia on Wednesday said that it will mirror the US’ withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear…
Russian needle of suspicion extraordinary malignancy against Trump
Even by the standards of the malignancies that surround US President Donald Trump personally, the one reported by…
Ukraine bars male Russians from entering country
Kiev, Nov 30: Ukraine will not allow Russian men aged 16-60 into the country during martial law, the head…
‘Presidential elections in Ukraine to be held as scheduled’
Martial law was introduced in 10 Ukrainian regions on Wednesday for 30 days over tensions with Russia around the Kerch Strait.
4 suspects under investigation for planning attacks against Macron
According to state-run France2 television, the group planned to stab the head of state last Wednesday during his visit to Charleville-Mezieres, east France as part of a his tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
India to share talks table with Afghan Taliban at non-official level
New Delhi, Nov 8 : India on Thursday said that it will attend, albeit at a non-official level,…
Russia imposes financial sanctions on 322 Ukrainian individuals, 68 entities
Moscow, Nov 1 : Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on Thursday imposing sweeping economic sanctions …
US President Trump turns down India’s invitation for Republic Day
Oct 28 : A major setback to Narendra Modi’s diplomacy as U.S. President Donald Trump has turned down…
Amritsar Train Accident updates: 59 people killed, Magisterial inquiry ordered, says Punjab CM
Amritsar, Oct 20: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Amritsar…
India, Russia sign deal for S-400 Triumf Missile system
New Delhi, Oct 5 : India and Russia on Friday inked the $5.43 billion S-400 Triumf missile deal…
India to make ‘sovereign decision’ on Russian weapons purchase: Lavrov
United Nations, Sep 29: India will make a “sovereign decision” on Russian defence purchases, which are facing possible US…
Russia to supply Syria with S-300 missile system
Moscow, Sep 24 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on Monday about his…
Trump signs new order to sanction countries interfering in US elections
Washington, Sep 13 : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a decree authorizing sanctions for countries that…
Russia launched its biggest military exercises since the Cold War
Moscow, Sep 11 : Russia on Tuesday launched its biggest military exercises since the Cold War, with the…
Russia holds largest war games since Cold War
Moscow, Sep 11 : Russia on Tuesday began its biggest military exercises since the Cold War, with the…
Ex-Trump adviser George Papadopoulos jailed in Russia inquiry
Washington , Sep 8 :Former Donald Trump adviser whose remarks in a London pub sparked the US inquiry…
Senator John McCain, American ‘maverick’ and political giant, dies at 81
New Delhi, August 25 :John McCain, who endured more than five years as a prisoner of war in…
We reject new sanctions, Russia tells US
Moscow, Aug 11 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
US to impose more sanctions on Moscow over ex-Russian spy’s poisoning
Washington, Aug 9: The US is set to impose more sanctions on Moscow over the poisoning of a former…
Actor Steven Seagal appointed Russian ministry’s ‘special representative’
Moscow, Aug 5 : The Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday that it has appointed American actor Steven Seagal as…
Hugplomacy: Common in Politics and Sports
After tearing into the BJP-led government in his speech during yesterday’s no confidence motion, the Congress President Rahul…
Trump believes Russian meddling still a threat: White House clarifies
Washington, July 19 : The White House sought to clarify President Donald Trump’s comments on whether Russia targeted the…
Obama slams Trump-era, warns of ‘strongman politics’
Johannesburg (South Africa), July 18: Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US president…
Macron to welcome French football team at Elysee Palace
Paris, July 16 : President Emmanuel Macron, who cheered from the stadium after France’s victory in the 2018…
Trump blames Obama for Russian hacking
Washington, July 15 : US President Donald Trump blamed his predecessor, Barack Obama for not taking action to…
NATO countries agree to increase defence spending
Brussels, July 12 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that NATO countries have agreed to increase…
Kim Jong-un in Russia’s Vladivostok ?
Seoul, July 9: A flight tracking website on Monday detected North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s private jet in…
Trump not “a proto-Hitler”, Democracy will repair itself: Runciman’s book
For some, president Donald Trump’s efforts are threat to democracy,David Runciman, a reputed professor of politics at Cambridge,…
Seoul, Washington discuss strategies for dialogue with Pyongyang
Seoul, June 29: South Korea’s Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on Friday…
India, China and Russia hold consultation on Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran and Mongolia currently enjoy observer status while Sri Lanka, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cambodia and Nepal are dialogue partners.
Sochi Informal summit: India, Russia have been friends for a long time, says Modi
Sochi, May 21: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of…
Conflict between Western Europe and US over Russian pipeline
There is a greater likelihood of an economic conflict breaking out between Europe and US over the Nord…
Russia can help India in nuclear medicine, says Indian expert
Most nuclear reactors have molybdenum as a by-product -- there is a shortage of which globally.
US, Russia and the Middle East
Taking into account the current dynamics, the strikes have given a jolt to any political negotiations to end the seven-year conflict in Syria.
Convinced Donald Trump to remain in Syria: Emmanuel Macron
Paris, April 16: French President Emmanuel Macron said that he “convinced” his American counterpart Donald Trump to remain in…
Syria strikes: What Trump achieved in 70 minutes?
Trump will have to answer: whether the strikes was just a show of power that US is still having its supremacy in the Middle East and will obstruct influence of regional powers or it was a response of the chemical attack.
Russian envoy warns of consequences after military strikes on Syria
New Delhi, April 14: Warning the United States, France, and the UK over coordinated military strikes on Syria, the…
Trump warns Russia of missile strike in Syria
Washington, April 11: US President Donald Trump warned Russia on Wednesday that it should “get ready” for a missile…
Britain’s blunder : Lab chief can’t confirm Russia was ‘precise source’ of nerve agent
Social media is abuzz with the announcement by Britain scientists who denied that Russia is the source of…
Modi ‘s agenda of subverting Indian democracy
The Modi government actions are noticeable when RSS men and BJP supporters conducted a rally by brandishing swords on the occasion of Ram Navami in Kolkata.
Voting underway in Russia presidential election
Moscow, March 18: Voting was underway for Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, in which incumbent President Vladimir Putin is…
Row over ex-spy’s poisoning : Moscow expels UK diplomats
The diplomatic crisis between UK and Russia has escalated after the first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War".
Russia, Iran, Turkey to discuss Syria
The three countries will be discussing and finding a common ground to try to push the troubled Syrian peace process forward.
World gearing up for a third world war : UK warns of Russian threat
There is a growing unease in United States and Britain about Russia progressing in achieving “Eurasian Union” of…
Passenger jet with 71 on board crashes in Russia
Moscow, Feb 12: A passenger plane with 71 people on board crashed shortly after leaving Moscow, with no hope…
Eight to contest Russian presidential election
Moscow, Feb 9: Eight candidates including Russian President Vladimir Putin have been confirmed to contest in the presidential election…
US, Russia developing mini tactical nukes for use in conflicts
The Trump administration’s new nuclear arms policy calls for modernizing the US nuclear triad by developing mini “tactical”…
Book Review: Gorbachev — the Soviet Union’s bane or unsuccessful hope?
A hundred years ago, Communism triumphed in Russia and the Soviet Union soon came into being — and…
Stalinist stories: The Soviet Man of Steel’s fictional forays
There are just a handful of statesmen who have greatly influenced the course of the 20th century —…
Russian presidential election slated for March 18
Moscow, Dec 15: The Russian Federation Council, or the upper house of parliament, on Friday officially set the country’s…
North Korea: Trump taking dangerous step to nuclear war by seeking naval blockade
Pyongyang also lashed out at the possible US move in a commentary on Sunday in the communist party newspaper Rodong Sinmun.
World War III : Israel- Saudi alliance to counter Iran in Middle East while Trump plans to negotiate with Kim
As US President Donald Trump has again offered a diplomatic solution to North Korea by the so-called “freeze-for-freeze’…
Modi in Philippines for Asean, East Asia summits
Manila, Nov 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived here on a three-day visit to the Philippines to…
Trump in Japan, begins five-nation Asia tour
Tokyo, Nov 5: US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that “no dictator” should underestimate Washington’s resolve, as he…
Iran to join Russia, China in dumping US Dollar as world’s reserve currency
US Dollar is losing its privileged place in international transactions as Russia is now in talks with Iran…
UAE lauds Saudi king’s visit to Russia
Saudi Arabia's pivotal role in the common interest and positive movement neutralises the influence of neighbouring countries in Yemen.
Airstrikes kill 28 civilians in Syria’s safe zone
Damascus, Oct 1: At least 28 civilians were killed in air strikes on Syria’s planned safe zone in a…
Modi: a despot or a demagogue?
It was on 18th September, BJP Govt celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 67th birthday as “Seva Divas”. On…
Propaganda and alliances may unleash third World War
Many Asian countries are devoting massive resources and finances for propaganda to shape international opinion and action against…
Russia’s biggest war games in 25 years inject fear among NATO and U.S.
Big Powers are showing their military might by way of military exercises and this time six day joint…
US warns of military option if North Korea nuclear and missile tests continue
UN ambassador and national security adviser float possibility if new sanctions fail: ‘We have been kicking the can…
Rahul Gandhi to focus on Artifical Intelligence in US as China announces to lead world by 2030
Gandhi, during his US visit, will meet and interact with academics, researchers and intelligentsia and discuss issues like emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, nano technology and bio-technology.