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Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin will visit India for bilateral summit October 4

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had also visited Russia earlier this month on September 13 and 14.

29 Sep 2018 5:31 AM

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the accident 'has pushed us to adopt adequate response measures directed at boosting the security of Russian troops' in Syria. (Representational Image)

Russia boosts Syria air defence after downing of Russian plane

Russia said it would supply the Syrian army with an S-300 air defence system and would jam radars of hostile warplanes.

25 Sep 2018 1:28 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin with defence minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of staff Valeri Gerasimov at the military training academy in St. Petersburg. (Photo: AP)

Living in a terrifying ‘post-truth’ era, where some fake news lasts forever

As they voiced this rather preposterous claim, Putin and his aides knew perfectly well that they were lying.

21 Sep 2018 4:18 AM

Syria accidentally downed a Russian military aircraft with a crew of 15 onboard when its air defences went into action against an alleged Israeli missile strike, the Russian army said Tuesday. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

'Full blame' on Israel, says Russia as Syria accidentally downs its jet

The incident, which happened late Monday, was the worst case of friendly fire between the two allies.

18 Sep 2018 3:37 PM

A search-and-rescue source told the Interfax news agency that the Russian warplane could have sunk in the Mediterranean Sea as a result of an 'unforeseen critical incident' in the air. (Representational Image)

Russian military jet vanishes off Syria during Israeli missile attack

The fate of the military personnel is 'unknown,' the ministry said in a statement which was carried by Russian news agencies.

18 Sep 2018 12:57 PM

Sitharaman was replying to a question on whether the US sanctions on military transactions with Russia will hit New Delhi's strategic and defence ties with one of its closest partners. (Photo: File)

US sanctions won't impact India-Russia defence ties: Sitharaman

Sithraman said negotiations on the S-400 missile deal with Russia are almost complete, hinting that India is on course to finalise it soon.

17 Sep 2018 6:00 PM

'It seems to me counterproductive if we demand everything from the North Korean side and in response they are given nothing,' he said at an event with China's Xi Jinping and Japan's Shinzo Abe. (Photo: File)

Putin urges security guarantees for N Korea denuclearisation

'North Korea, in return for its denuclearisation, was after all promised security guarantees,' Putin said.

12 Sep 2018 2:54 PM

Speaking at an economic forum with Japan's Shinzo Abe and China's Xi Jinping in the far eastern city of Vladivostok, Putin urged the men to address the media and said there was 'nothing criminal'. 'We know who they are, we have found them,' Putin said. (Photo: File)

Two Skripal poisoning suspects are 'civilians', says Putin

The British government has said Putin is ultimately responsible for the attack, a claim the Kremlin has strongly denied.

12 Sep 2018 1:49 PM

London has accused two members of Russian military intelligence for using Novichok to try to kill former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the southwestern English city of Salisbury. (Photo: File)

UK says Putin 'ultimately' responsible for spy poisoning

Britain has previously pointed the finger at Moscow for the March 4 attack, sparking furious denials.

06 Sep 2018 2:15 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during an economic forum. (Photo: AP)

Putin, Xi Jinping to hold talks next month in Russia: Kremlin

Russia is expecting some Asian leaders and companies to attend to the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 11-13.

28 Aug 2018 10:59 AM

The White House flag was lowered after McCain's death on Saturday -- but it was once again at the top of the flagpole on Monday morning. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump, under pressure to honour McCain, orders flags to half-staff

'Despite our differences on policy and politics, I respect Senator John McCain's service to our country,' Trump said.

28 Aug 2018 9:42 AM

'Sanctions are actions that are counterproductive and senseless, especially against a country like Russia,' Putin said during a press conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto. (Photo: File)

US sanctions against Russia ‘counterproductive, senseless’: Putin

Putin added that he hoped Washington would eventually realise 'this policy has no future'.

23 Aug 2018 11:07 AM

'Absolutely ... You will continue without a doubt to see more from this administration,' Sigal Mandelker, US Treasury under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence told a Senate hearing when asked if more sanctions were forthcoming. (Photo: AP)

US warns of more sanctions coming against Russia

The US has blacklisted numerous major Russian corporations and powerful figures, both from government and business, in the circle of Putin.

22 Aug 2018 8:12 AM

Trump recalled his summit with Kim at Singapore in June, saying that North Korea had returned the remains of the US war troops killed in the Korean War. (Photo: File)

Meeting with foreign leaders 'not a bad thing': Donald Trump

Calling his meeting with Putin at Helsinki in July as 'tremendous', the US President asserted that a 'lot of things were accomplished.'

19 Aug 2018 3:14 PM

'Historically former heads of intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been allowed to retain access to classified information after their government service so that they can consult with their successors,' Trump's statement read. (Photo: File)

Trump blacklists ex-CIA chief Brennan, threatens same for other critics

Trump claimed that Brennan -- a former station chief in Riyadh who rose to lead the formidable spy agency -- had become 'erratic.'

16 Aug 2018 2:34 PM

Putin expressed hopes to further develop 'reciprocal cooperation including the realisation of the tripartite project' that would also involve South Korea. (Photo: File)

Ready to meet to discuss urgent issues: Putin to Kim Jong-Un

The message did not offer a specific date for the meeting.

15 Aug 2018 2:26 PM

The woman had access to the Secret Service's intranet and email systems, the reports said, giving her a window into potentially sensitive data including the schedules of the US president and vice president. (Photo: AFP/File)

Suspected Russian spy worked at US embassy in Moscow for decade: report

The woman, a Russian national, was hired by the Secret Service and came under suspicion following a routine security sweep.

03 Aug 2018 11:19 AM

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talk to the media after their meeting in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki. (Photo: AP)

Politicians have a strange distrust of professionals

What is disturbing about Trump’s forays is his utter disdain for professional diplomats.

29 Jul 2018 12:08 AM

The White House said no agreements were reached in the one-on-one meeting with Putin other than having national security teams meet. (Photo: AP | File)

Putin says Trump can 'be my guest' in Moscow, WH welcomes idea

Russia is under punitive sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union and wants them lifted.

28 Jul 2018 1:25 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a session during the 10th Brics Summit in Johannesburg. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi, Xi Jinping agree to China minister’s visit to India

Modi also expressed his willingness to send NSA Ajit Doval to China this year for the special representative-level boundary talks.

28 Jul 2018 6:33 AM

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