Russia

Russia seeks Turkey’s help for sending food to Africa amid Ukraine war

After terminating the United Nations-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative last month, Russia is looking at Turkey to facilitate unimpeded exports…

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Russia distances itself from Niger coup, seeks restoration of constitutional order

A day after videos showing protesters in Niger chanting pro-Russia and anti-France slogans went viral on social media, Moscow on…

2 years ago

Putin hits back at critics accusing Russia of starving poor countries, pledges thousands of tonnes of free food to Africa

A few days after it refused to further extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Russia on Thursday promised to replace…

2 years ago

As war rages in Ukraine, Russia rekindles friendship with North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's meeting with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang on Wednesday during the latter's…

2 years ago

Hoping war would be over next year, Ukraine eyes country’s accession to NATO in 2024

Ukraine is eyeing next year for the country's accession to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Defence Minister Oleskii Reznikov said,…

2 years ago

Russia dismayed after journalist expelled from Pakistani-Ukrainian FMs joint press conference

The Russian Federation has expressed its serious dismay after Russian journalist Ruslan Bekniyazov was expelled minutes before the joint press…

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With grain initiative over, Russia warns Ukraine against using Black Sea zone for new deals

As the Black Sea Grain Initiative ceased to function from Tuesday, Russia has made it clear that any move by…

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India engages with Russia and Ukraine to explore possibilities of ending war

Walking a tightrope of diplomacy, India on Thursday engaged with Russia and Ukraine to drive forward not just the bilateral…

2 years ago

Russia bares its nuclear teeth as NATO meets in Lithuania

Russia has begun tactical flight exercises of its long-range aviation forces on upgraded strategic missile carrier Tu-160M and Tu-95ms aircraft…

2 years ago

Afghanistan to Argentina, foreign mercenaries from 84 countries fighting on Ukraine’s side: Russia

Russia on Monday accused Ukraine of stepping up recruitment drives in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to attract…

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Iranian President backs PM Modi’s call — urges officials to quickly develop Mumbai-Saint Petersburg transport corridor

A day after the country's full accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) under the rotating presidency of India, Iran's…

2 years ago

SCO countries follow PM Modi’s lead to suppress cross-border terrorism, counter extremist groups

The 'New Delhi Declaration' adopted on Tuesday following the 23rd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State…

2 years ago

Will India use Russia’s Vladivostok port to import critical minerals from Mongolia?

Mongolia, which has declared India as a 'spiritual neighbour', is hoping to build a firmer connect with New Delhi as…

2 years ago

Why warming Russia-Cuba ties can trigger anxiety in United States

As the United States goes ahead with NATO expansion to the borders of Russia, the Kremlin is making some sharp…

2 years ago

Wagner boss Prigozhin in Belarus, confirms President Lukashenko

Wagner Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has reached Belarus, according to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, reported CNN. According to Belarusian state media,…

2 years ago

No let up in Russian military presence in Africa despite Wagner fiasco

Russia has made it clear that it will not curtail its presence in Africa after the Yevgeny Prigozhin-led Wagner group…

2 years ago

Any attempt to cause internal turmoil in Russia doomed to fail: Putin after Wagner rebellion

After Wagner's aborted mutiny, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that any attempt at "blackmail or internal turmoil" in…

2 years ago

Ukraine looks at India, leader of Global South, for support to end war with Russia

Hailed by the developing countries as a key leader of the Global South, India could be playing a major role…

2 years ago

Putin says Russian nuclear triad will be armed with ‘most powerful’ Sarmat missiles soon

Russia's mission of putting on combat duty its intercontinental ballistic missiles Yars, Avangard and Sarmat besides supplying the nuclear forces…

2 years ago

Is Russia expanding its South Asia footprint with nuclear offer to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan ambassador to Russia, Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage said that the island nation has reached a deal with Russian nuclear…

2 years ago

Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that Moscow has sent its first batch of nuclear weapons to Belarus, The…

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