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Explained: The CSTO alliance and how it plans to save Central Asia from TalibanExplained: The CSTO alliance and how it plans to save Central Asia from Taliban

Explained: The CSTO alliance and how it plans to save Central Asia from Taliban

<p> <strong>The decision to hold large-scale military exercises - which began in the Khatlon region of southern Tajikistan, close the…

4 years ago
Russia flaunts military might on Afghanistan’s borders as CSTO military exercises beginRussia flaunts military might on Afghanistan’s borders as CSTO military exercises begin

Russia flaunts military might on Afghanistan’s borders as CSTO military exercises begin

<p> <strong>Russia's military strength is on full display as the collective forces of the Central Asian countries have kicked off…

4 years ago
Russian Navy expedition locates ships that sank in Arctic waters during Second World WarRussian Navy expedition locates ships that sank in Arctic waters during Second World War

Russian Navy expedition locates ships that sank in Arctic waters during Second World War

<p> <strong>In a complex joint expedition with the Russian Geographical Society, the hydrographers of the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet have…

4 years ago
Will Russia-led Moscow format upstage Doha talks to resolve Afghanistan’s crisis?Will Russia-led Moscow format upstage Doha talks to resolve Afghanistan’s crisis?

Will Russia-led Moscow format upstage Doha talks to resolve Afghanistan’s crisis?

<p> <strong>Russia is all set to host the Taliban along with other key countries, including India, United States, Iran, Pakistan…

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Russia relocates four Sukhoi fighters for the military exercise at Tajik-Afghan borderRussia relocates four Sukhoi fighters for the military exercise at Tajik-Afghan border

Russia relocates four Sukhoi fighters for the military exercise at Tajik-Afghan border

<p> <strong>Four Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft from a wing of Russia's Kant integrated airbase in Kyrgyzstan have been relocated to…

4 years ago
Putin warns terrorists from Syria and Iraq are pouring into Afghanistan, neighbouring countries must stay alertPutin warns terrorists from Syria and Iraq are pouring into Afghanistan, neighbouring countries must stay alert

Putin warns terrorists from Syria and Iraq are pouring into Afghanistan, neighbouring countries must stay alert

<p> <strong>A day after his foreign minister said that the geopolitical alignments in the region are not getting easier, Russian…

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Russia vows to shield Tajikistan as threat of Taliban sponsored terrorism risesRussia vows to shield Tajikistan as threat of Taliban sponsored terrorism rises

Russia vows to shield Tajikistan as threat of Taliban sponsored terrorism rises

<p> <strong>Russia has once again emphatically announced that there will be no dilution in its commitment to Tajikistan - a…

4 years ago
Russian military reaches Afghanistan’s border ahead of major exercise in Central AsiaRussian military reaches Afghanistan’s border ahead of major exercise in Central Asia

Russian military reaches Afghanistan’s border ahead of major exercise in Central Asia

<p> <strong>Units of the Russian military base in Tajikistan have arrived at the Harb-Maidon training ground, located in the south…

4 years ago
From military exercises to oil and gas – is Algeria becoming the bridgehead of Russia’s comeback in North Africa?From military exercises to oil and gas – is Algeria becoming the bridgehead of Russia’s comeback in North Africa?

From military exercises to oil and gas – is Algeria becoming the bridgehead of Russia’s comeback in North Africa?

<p> <strong>Russia and Algeria are elevating their partnership to a new level by conducting the first joint Russian-Algerian exercise in…

4 years ago
Russia and Iran bolster partnership amid fast-changing geopolitical situationRussia and Iran bolster partnership amid fast-changing geopolitical situation

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…

4 years ago
Russians say ‘mission possible’ as film crew set to launch into orbitRussians say ‘mission possible’ as film crew set to launch into orbit

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

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…

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

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…

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

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

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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