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Putin sees ‘very big potential’ in India ties, backs joint use of global trade corridors

Vladimir Putin highlighted significant potential for economic collaboration with India, particularly in transport and shipping corridors. He expressed readiness for joint maritime initiatives following successful pilot voyages with China and South Korea. Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts towards resolving the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and mutual understanding. Meanwhile,…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

India-Russia Rail Link: Russia is investigating innovative overland rail routes to connect with India, seeking to lessen reliance on maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. This proposed rail corridor, traversing nations like Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, could provide a viable alternative to conventional shipping methods. Currently, this…

The Economic Times · Aug 9

First Thing: Greece battles wildfires as temperature in Italy forecast to hit 46C

Highs of between 46 and 48C forecast in Sicily and Sardinia, as parts of Europe, Asia and North America face surging temperatures. Plus, why first loves can shape our lives for ever

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Vladimir Putin makes surprise visit to Russian-occupied Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin has made a surprise visit to the port of Mariupol, in his first trip to the Donbas region since the war began.

The New Daily · Mar 19, 2023

Putin’s Mariupol visit like ‘murderer returning to crime scene’

Putin visited the war-ravaged port after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2023

Russia’s Putin Drives across Repaired Bridge to Crimea

Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to boost Russian morale Monday by driving a vehicle across a bridge to Crimea that a truck bomb had damaged in October. Putin took the wheel of a Mercedes to drive across the bridge that links Russia’s mainland with the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow annexed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022

Putin drives across Crimea bridge in a Mercedes

President Vladimir Putin on Monday drove a Mercedes across the Crimean Bridge linking southern Russia to the annexed Crimean peninsula, less than two months since an explosion tore through one of the Kremlin chief's showcase infrastructure projects.

Reuters · Dec 5, 2022

Russia ‘evacuating’ civilians from annexed Kherson as Ukraine forces advance on key city

The Russians claim they want to evacuate civilians to protect them in the face of Ukrainian advance on the city

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022

First Thing: Capitol attack panel votes to subpoena Trump

Committee says ex-president – ‘the central cause of January 6’ – led effort to overturn the election. Plus, $1bn Kushner deal investigated

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

Russia announces Kherson evacuation, raising fears city will become frontline

Deputy PM says residents will be helped to move away from southern Ukrainian region partly occupied by invaders

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022