Russia ready to cooperate in Arctic: Putin
Moscow, April 23 (IANS) Russia is ready to cooperate with all interested countries in the Arctic, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Chairing a meeting with government members focused on the development of the Arctic zone, internet outages and a few government services, Putin noted that, “We are ready for cooperation, not just competition […]
Ukraine receives drones from UK’s biggest ever package, Russia says Europe escalating conflict
Kyiv, April 16 (IANS) Ukraine has started receiving drones from the biggest ever drone package announced by Britain, the Ukrainian Defence Ministry said. “We are grateful to the UK for the largest ever batch of drones for Ukraine… They have already begun arriving and are strengthening our front line,” the ministry said in a statement […]
India, Russia review bilateral engagement, explore deeper cooperation in steel sector
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) India and Russia on Thursday reviewed their ongoing engagement in the steel sector and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation during a high-level round table held at the Ministry of Steel in the national capital. The India-Russia Round Table was co-chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Steel and Mikhail Iurin, […]
Football: Russia put three past India women’s team in U17 friendly
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The India U17 women’s team suffered a 0-3 defeat against Russia in the second of three friendly matches at the Matsesta Football Center in Sochi, Russia, on Tuesday. Valeria Menyailova struck twice early in the second half (49′, 52′) after Sofia Svyatnaya (18′) had opened the scoring, as the hosts […]
Russia, China veto Security Council resolution on protecting Strait of Hormuz shipping
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Bahrain aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to international efforts to address rising tensions linked to Iran’s obstruction of the vital waterway. The draft resolution received 11 votes in favor, with two against — […]
Putin floats idea of ‘grain and energy hub’ in Egypt
MOSCOW(RAHNUMA): President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia and Egypt could discuss plans to create a “grain and energy hub” in the North African country. Putin raised the idea at a meeting in the Kremlin with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, saying that there were “many interesting ideas” to discuss. Abdelatty, speaking through an […]
Russia expecting PM Modi’s visit to Moscow in 2026: Deputy FM Rudenko
Moscow, March 31 (IANS) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has expressed that Moscow is expecting a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a bilateral summit later this year, local media reported on Tuesday. “This year it is Russia’s turn to host the Russian-Indian summit. We hope that the Indian Prime Minister will take […]
India, Russia discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India and Russia held Foreign Office Consultations here on Monday, reviewing their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and discussing bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko co-chaired the Foreign Office Consultations. In a post on X, Ministry of […]
Russia gains $6 billion from Iran war, says US Senator
Washington, March 12 (IANS) Russia has emerged as an unexpected economic beneficiary of the war involving Iran, earning billions of dollars from rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict, a US Senator said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday. Senator Angus King of Maine told military commanders that surging energy prices […]
US-Russia dispute over UNSC agenda illustrates its polarisation
United Nations, March 5 (IANS) In a stark portrayal of the Security Council’s polarisation that paralyses its work, a dispute between the US and a combination of Russia and China over charting Iran in the month’s agenda has stalled the adoption of its programme of work while Washington presides over it. After a flamboyant start […]
