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  Why is Putin's visit to India significant? A look back at India-Russia bonhomie over the years

  Explainers | December 03, 2025 14:46 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India, his first since the Ukraine war marks a crucial moment in the long, trust-based relationship between New Delhi and Moscow. Despite Western pressure, sanctions and global tensions, India and Russia continue to rely on each other in key areas

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  Russia-India agree to exchange troops, warships for military drills in defence pact: Key features

  India | December 03, 2025 12:58 IST

  Russia’s lower house of parliament, approved the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (reLOS) agreement, just days before Putin’s state visit to New Delhi on December 4–5.

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  'We are ready for war': Putin warns Europe against hindering Ukraine Peace talks

  World | December 02, 2025 23:39 IST

  Putin's remarks came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the Ukraine war.

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  S-400 and Su-57 stealth fighter jet deals on agenda during Putin's visit to India, says Russia

  India | December 02, 2025 23:54 IST

  The upcoming bilateral meeting in New Delhi between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this week is expected to focus on major deals.

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  Vladimir Putin to be on two-day visit India at PM Modi's invitation from December 4

  India | November 28, 2025 15:18 IST

  Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov called President Putin's upcoming India visit "extremely grand" as a state visit and "fruitful in every sense," according to his VGTRK Russian State TV interview.

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  India to purchase 300 Russian missiles; seeks five S-400 squadrons at Modi-Putin meeting

  World | November 28, 2025 10:20 IST

  To replenish its S-400 air defence systems, India will reportedly begin purchases of 300 Russian missiles. New Delhi is also seeking five squadrons of S-400 air defence systems at the upcoming Modi-Putin meeting.

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  Trump sending his envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war

  World | November 26, 2025 8:33 IST

  US President Donald Trump said he could eventually meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations.

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  'Thank you to President of America': Zelenskyy rejects Trump's 'zero gratitude' claim

  World | November 24, 2025 7:57 IST

  Zelenskyy also warned against internal actors amplifying Russian narratives and confirmed ongoing talks with American and European officials aimed at ending the war.

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  'Brother who didn't return': Russian honours Indian pilot killed in Dubai crash | WATCH

  World | November 23, 2025 21:58 IST

  In a video shared on social media, the team described the tragedy as “impossible to describe”, dedicating their final-day performance to “the brothers who did not return from the last flight.”

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  Russia launches largest strike of 2025 on Ukraine; 33 killed as Zelenskyy urges stronger air defence

  World | November 23, 2025 16:03 IST

  Calling the assault a major escalation, Zelenskyy urged rapid implementation of international air-defense commitments as Ukraine works with US and European partners to strengthen its defense against ongoing Russian strikes.

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  India's Russian crude imports set to decline sharply following new US sanctions

  World | November 23, 2025 14:18 IST

  While November shipments remained high at 1.8–1.9 million bpd, analysts project flows could drop to around 400,000 bpd in December and January, with refiners like Reliance, HPCL-Mittal, and Mangalore halting imports, except for Nayara Energy.

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  'We have a way of getting peace': Trump says Ukraine must approve US plan for Russia talks

  World | November 22, 2025 7:13 IST

  Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. Speaking in Kyiv, he said the country may be forced to choose between "losing dignity or risking the loss of a major partner" and vowed to defend the dignity and freedom of Ukrainians in any negotiation.

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  India expands footprint in Russia as Jaishankar opens new consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan

  India | November 19, 2025 22:51 IST

  Jaishankar noted that Russia hosts a sizeable Indian community, including more than 30,000 students. About 7,000 students will now come under the Consulate in Kazan and another 3,000 under the one in Yekaterinburg.

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  Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow, conveys PM Modi's greetings ahead of key India-Russia Summit

  India | November 19, 2025 0:09 IST

  EAM S Jaishankar meets Russia President Putin in Moscow and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings ahead of key India-Russia Summit.

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  'Zero tolerance, no whitewashing': Jaishankar sends uncompromising message on terror at SCO Summit

  India | November 18, 2025 16:29 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed that terrorism remains one of the gravest threats to global security and reminded members of the SCO’s founding purpose.

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  Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France

  World | November 18, 2025 18:18 IST

  The agreement was formalised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.

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  Trump warns any country doing business with Russia will be 'very severely' sanctioned

  World | November 17, 2025 11:42 IST

  The Trump administration has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, among the highest in the world, including 25 per cent levies for its purchases of Russian energy.

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  Ukraine–Russia near major prisoner swap deal as Zelenskyy confirms progress

  World | November 16, 2025 23:39 IST

  The progress follows negotiations mediated by Turkey and the UAE, with both sides agreeing to reactivate earlier Istanbul protocols. While the humanitarian move could ease tensions, the war remains intense.

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  Russia reiterates it has no plans for nuclear tests, cautions US against breaking moratorium

  World | November 09, 2025 22:49 IST

  Russia on Sunday reaffirmed that President Vladimir Putin has not ordered any nuclear tests and that Moscow remains committed to the moratorium on nuclear testing.

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  'Pakistan testing nuclear weapons, US also needs to': Trump defends decision to resume nuke tests

  World | November 03, 2025 14:00 IST

  Donald Trump said Russia's testing and China's testing, but they don't talk about it. "We're an open society. We're different. We talk about it. We have to talk about it because otherwise you people are going to report. They don't have reporters that are going to be writing about it," Trump stated.