Russia

Moscow fumes after Washington denies visa to top Russian official for UN meet

<p> <strong>Russia has accused the United States of openly abusing its privilege of hosting the headquarters of the United Nations…

3 years ago

From Mongolia to Hungary, how milk fuelled migration of the bronze age Yamnaya People

<p> <strong>Researchers have always been intrigued as to how Yamnaya, the nomads expanded from the grasslands of today’s Russia and…

3 years ago

As the world hooks on to China, Russia under Putin quietly expands its network in Africa

<p> Why should a coup in Africa’s Guinea that toppled its elected President Apha Conde, rattle Russia? The answer is…

3 years ago

Explainer: What is the China-led QUAD?

<p> <strong><em>As the world is witnessing rapid geopolitical shifts amid greater emphasis on the Indo-Pacific, new regional blocks are emerging.…

3 years ago

Putin calls for working relationship with “non-inclusive” Taliban government in Afghanistan

<p> <strong>A pragmatic Russian President, Vladimir Putin has advocated that SCO  countries should establish a working relationship with the Taliban…

3 years ago

After Russia and China, will bauxite giant Guinea also trouble India?

<p> A military coup ousting Guinea’s President Apha Conde, has raised concerns for the global business community. Located in West…

3 years ago

Russia mum on the Australia, UK, US, (AUKUS) security alliance to counter China

<p> Russia has so far declined to comment on the new security alliance among US, UK and Australia, which can…

3 years ago

In faraway Russia, Indian soldiers train with Chinese forces for the sake of regional peace

<div id="cke_pastebin"> <p> <strong>Even as it continues to hold ground in eastern Ladakh and foil infiltration attempts along the Line…

3 years ago

After initial euphoria, is Russia changing its mind on the Taliban?

<p> <strong>Is Russia's bonhomie with the Taliban over? As events unfold it seems so; Russia maybe running a reality check…

3 years ago

Will Russia support Panjshir resistance fighters against Taliban in Afghanistan?

<p> Pressure is mounting on Russia to support the Panjshir resistance fighters battling the Taliban in the famed Panjshir valley.</p>…

3 years ago

Russia sends armoured vehicles, guns to beef up Tajikistan’s military muscle on Afghanistan border

<p> Russia has sent 12 armoured vehicles and a consignment of weapons for close combat to beef up Tajikistan’s military…

3 years ago

Russia’s senior diplomat fears terrorist influx in Central Asia after turmoil in Afghanistan

<p> <strong>Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has admitted that there is a growing danger of terrorists slipping into Central…

3 years ago

Russia’s emergencies minister dies in Arctic drill while trying to save cameraman

<p> Russia's Emergencies Minister Yevgeny Zinichev died in an Arctic civil defence exercise on Wednesday while trying to save the…

3 years ago

India joins Zapad-21 military exercises co-hosted by Russia and Belarus

<p> India is joining a major military exercise Zapad-21, which is being co-hosted by Russia and Belarus. </p> <p> The exercise…

3 years ago

Afghanistan debacle shows NATO is an “absolute failure” –Russia

<p> The unceremonious exit of its forces from Afghanistan has demonstrated that NATO, the western security alliance, is an “absolute…

3 years ago

PM Modi joins President Putin’s dream project to develop Russia’s Far East

<p> <strong>Calling Vladivostok a 'sangam' (confluence) of Eurasia and the Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday applauded Russian President…

3 years ago

Russia and Afghanistan: A Tangled Past, Complicated Present and Uncertain Future

<p> Currently Afghanistan is firmly in the news headlines as a result of the contemporary chaos and drama in the…

3 years ago

Fearing civil war, Russia says it will stay away from the fight between the Taliban and the Panjshir resistance

<p> Russia on Monday said it had no intention to intervene in the brewing conflict between the Taliban and resistance…

3 years ago

Russia doesn’t want Afghan terrorists in guise of refugees in Central Asia, says Putin

<p> Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that the conflict in Afghanistan directly affects the security situation in Russia.</p>…

3 years ago

Over 100 Indians picked up by Taliban near Kabul airport reported to be safe, talks on for release

<p> As many as 150 people, mainly Indian nationals, were picked up by the Taliban from outside the Kabul airport…

3 years ago

Engage with Taliban, as Afghanistan is still a work-in-progress—Putin

<p> <strong>Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled that it is necessary to engage with the Taliban, in order to establish…

3 years ago