Russia

Russia and Iran bolster partnership amid fast-changing geopolitical situation

<p> <strong>The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran will "synchronize their watches" on a number of topical issues, including Afghanistan…

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Russians say ‘mission possible’ as film crew set to launch into orbit

<p> <strong>A new chapter in space travel will be added on Tuesday when the Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the Soyuz MS-19…

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Russia activates military base in Tajikistan as border tensions with Afghanistan rise

<p> <strong>The Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan remains combat ready amid growing tensions between Dushanbe and Kabul after the…

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Russia recognises Pakistan root cause of terror in Afghanistan, steps up diplomacy to reign in Islamabad

<p> <strong>Russia has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Pakistan, recognising that Islamabad holds some of the key levers to…

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US may use Russia’s bases in Central Asia to hit terror targets in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

<p> In its war against terror, the USA may use Russia’s bases in Central Asia to hit targets in Taliban-controlled…

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Four Russian powerlifters move a nuclear reactor to set a new world record

<p> <strong>It is never easy to beat Russian strength athletes who are generally considered unconquerable when it comes to displaying…

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Russia says recognition of Taliban is not on the table at this juncture

<p> International recognition of the Taliban “at the present juncture is not on the table,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…

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After French pullback, is private security firm Wagner spearheading Russia’s push into Africa?

<p> France’s announcement of ending its military mission-- 'Operation Barkhane', in west Africa’s Sahel region that stretches across 3,860-kilometre has…

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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…

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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…

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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…

4 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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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>…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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