Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin claims peace is ‘on the table’ - yet warns of further strikes The Russian leader claimed Moscow was ready to resume peace negotiations The Independent UK · Sep 25
Siberian town ‘under siege’ by bears as at least six people killed in just a month At least 14 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia since January this year The Independent UK · Sep 24
Russia vows to ‘intensify’ strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine’s election-day drone attacks Russia on Sunday vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to a massive wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow on the third and final day of voting in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary elections. The drone strikes, described as the “largest ever” attack on the Russian capital, killed… France 24 · Sep 20
Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal, blames delay on 'two people that hate each other' President Trump stated Vladimir Putin desires a Ukraine peace agreement. He believes personal animosity between leaders hinders diplomatic progress. Trump discussed a recent phone call with the Russian president. US envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv for talks. They pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in negotiations. The Economic Times · Sep 10
'We can resist US unilateralism': Iran president tells Putin on sidelines of SCO summit During a recent dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude towards Vladimir Putin for Russia's supportive position. He emphasized the need for Iran and Russia to jointly counter the unilateral actions of the United States. Pezeshkian also condemned the U.S. for its sanctions and breaches of international law. Putin, in… The Times of India · Sep 1
CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret Moscow visit: Reports As per the report in Russian official media outlet, the aircraft, which originated from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC, touched down in the Russian capital at approximately 10 am Moscow time (07:00 GMT). According to available flight tracking data, the heavy-lift transport plane followed a multi-stop route… The Economic Times · Aug 25
FACT, Paradeep Phosphates, RCF, other fertiliser stocks rally up to 13%. Here's why Shares of fertiliser companies rallied up to 13% on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin assured India of uninterrupted fertiliser supplies amid the West Asia crisis. Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT), Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF), Paradeep Phosphates and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals gained as investors assessed the potential boost… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Russian president Putin assures India of uninterrupted supply of energy, fertilisers Russia has assured India of uninterrupted supplies of energy and fertilisers amid disruptions from the West Asia crisis, as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Jaishankar and Russian officials also discussed expanding economic ties. Bilateral trade has nearly quadrupled from $13 billion in FY22 to… The Economic Times · Aug 24
10 Photos of Taylor Swift's Ex, Conor Kennedy: RFK Jr.'s Son Facing 7 to 10 Years in Prison Sentence Conor Kennedy, son of RFK Jr., is on Russia's wanted list for allegedly fighting in Ukraine. A Moscow court authorised his arrest in absentia, citing mercenary activities. International Business Times UK · Aug 21
Taylor Swift's Ex Conor Kennedy Lands on Russia International Most Wanted List Facing 10 Years for Mercenary Fighting Conor Kennedy, known for his past romance with Taylor Swift, faces a Russian arrest warrant for his service in Ukraine's International Legion, highlighting legal risks for foreign volunteers. International Business Times UK · Aug 20
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks The attack on the rocket fuel plant was part of what Moscow says was Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026 The Independent UK · Aug 17
Putin puts RFK Jr’s son Conor on most wanted list for fighting in Ukraine war Conor Kennedy said he was ‘willing to die’ in Ukraine after signing up to fight in 2022. Four years later he has been accused of acting as a mercenary by a Russian court The Independent UK · Aug 13
Japan strongly protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands as Russian president tours fish factory Putin visits Etorofu, known in Russia as Iturup, that Tokyo claims as its own territory The Independent UK · Aug 13
'India showing interest in Northern Sea Route cooperation,' says Putin as he warns of 'artificial tensions' in Arctic Russian President Vladimir Putin said India is among countries showing growing interest in cooperating with Moscow on the Northern Sea Route, while warning of rising tensions in the Arctic. He also cautioned European nations against confiscating Russian merchant ships, saying Moscow would respond “in kind” to any such action. The Economic Times · Aug 13
The Economic Times · Aug 9 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…
Euronews · Aug 4 'We had never seen anything like it': Russia to study rare Portuguese-made drone Russian forces shot down a Portuguese Tekever AR3 drone and say they will study it as a 'rare' model. It has been sent to a research institute.
France 24 · Aug 2 At least three killed in 'terrorist' bombing of Moscow restaurant, Russian officials say At least three people have been killed and 21 wounded after a homemade explosive device was detonated at a restaurant in Moscow, Russian officials said late Saturday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the attack a “brutal terrorist act” but did not say who he thought was responsible.
The Times of India · Aug 1 Russia's overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine capital Kyiv kills 9 At least nine people were killed and twenty-eight others were injured after Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Ukraine's capital Kyiv overnight into Saturday. The attack damaged residential buildings, sparked multiple fires across the city and left people trapped under debris, officials said.
The Economic Times · Jul 31 India invites Russia for BRICS Summit in New Delhi: Report India has extended an invitation to Russia for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit. Preparations are actively underway for the summit, which India will host. The event is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12-13. Bangladesh also received an invitation for the summit's outreach segment. BRICS currently includes…
The Economic Times · Jul 31 'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorism Russia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censorship. The Federal Security Service has initiated procedures to place Durov on an international wanted list. Russian authorities accuse Telegram of facilitating terrorist activities and causing significant damage. Durov…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30 Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory Strike on Terminal Autonomy plant appears to be first time in the war that Moscow has targeted a US defence company
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy meeting between the countries, Russian state media reports
The Times of India · Jul 19 Iran's unseen Supreme Leader may turn to Putin as first foreign contact amid war Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not make any public appearances until the war with the United States and Israel is over and security conditions improve, an Iranian source told TASS on Friday. The source also added that his first engagement with a foreign leader could be with Russian President…
France 24 · Jul 3 Russia faces challenges trying to jam Starlink in Ukraine Footage reportedly shows Ukrainian forces destroying a Russian system deployed to jam Starlink. The satellite network, which is notoriously difficult to jam, has become crucial for providing high-speed internet access to Ukraine.
The Times of India · Jun 16 'Zelenskyy can always come to Moscow': Russia's open invitation to Ukrainian prez for ‘serious’ dialogue Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for serious peace talks, the Kremlin stated, though no official communication channels exist. This comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts, including US President Trump's discussions with Zelenskyy and anticipated visits by American representatives to Russia. European leaders urged a firmer stance against Moscow at…