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CIA chief secretly travelled to Russia aboard US mystery plane that landed in Moscow: Report
World | Aug 25, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTCIA chief John Ratcliffe is one of US President Donald Trump's most trusted advisers and is heavily involved with the Iran war, though it is unclear what he may be discussing with Russian leaders.
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US Air Force C-17 Globemaster lands in Moscow, Kremlin denies knowledge of mysterious flight
World | Aug 25, 2026, 07:10 PM ISTNo official statement has been released regarding whether the flight is related to diplomatic logistics, prisoner exchanges, or other bilateral administrative matters.
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US seizes another oil tanker, this time in Caribbean Sea in action against Venezuela-linked vessels
World | Jan 09, 2026, 08:45 PM ISTThe Olina is the fifth tanker seized by US forces under a wider effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to regulate the global movement of Venezuelan oil products.
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Moscow fumes as US seizes Russia-flagged Venezuelan oil tanker, tensions high: All you need to know
World | Jan 08, 2026, 12:23 AM ISTUS officials had been tracking the tanker across the Atlantic after it evaded a US maritime blockade, repeatedly refused boarding requests from the US Coast Guard, and attempted to avoid interdiction by changing its flag and registration.
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How Russia is projecting power against West with Putin's nuclear stare-off with Trump | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Nov 06, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTThe immediate trigger for renewed nuclear testing discussions in Russia came after United States President Donald Trump stated last month that the United States might restart nuclear weapons testing.
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Poland issues warning to Putin against using its airspace, says 'risk of arrest'
World | Oct 21, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTPolish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski issues a warning against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin against travelling through its airspace.
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Putin announces extension of nuclear arms treaty with US for one more year, but on one condition
World | Sep 22, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTThe new START treaty, signed in 2010 by the United States and Russia, is the last active arms control pact between the two nuclear powers.
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Trump considering new sanctions on Russia as Ukraine peace deadline passes without progress
World | Sep 02, 2025, 09:23 AM ISTUS Treasury Secretary hinted that the Trump administration is considering new sanctions against Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy calls Russia's refusal to accept ceasefire 'complicating situation'
World | Aug 17, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy came down heavily on Russia’s rejection of a ceasefire proposal, warning that Moscow’s stance is deepening the war’s complexity and threatening future peace in the region.
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'US ready for a nuclear war with Russia': Trump's grave warning after deploying submarines
World | Aug 02, 2025, 06:26 PM ISTTrump made the remarks shortly after ordering the deployment of US nuclear submarines near Russian waters.
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Trump and Putin hold 2-hour conversation: From prisoner swap to 30-day ceasefire, key takeaways
World | Mar 19, 2025, 10:01 AM ISTPutin underscored in his conversation with Trump that total cessation of military and intelligence support to Ukraine should become the key condition to take forward the negotiations around the peace process.
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Kremlin confirms Putin-Trump call on Tuesday amid Ukraine peace efforts
World | Mar 17, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss efforts to end the Ukraine war. The Kremlin has confirmed the call, but details remain undisclosed. European allies are wary of Trump's approach amid geopolitical tensions.
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Putin expresses desire to meet Trump: 'I would like to have a meeting, but..'
World | Feb 19, 2025, 09:12 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin has said that he would like to meet US President Donald, but he added that the meeting needs to be productive.
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Putin's shocking hint at US election being 'rigged' in 2020: 'Had they not stolen victory from him'
World | Jan 26, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTWhile Donald Trump still refuses to accept his election defeat in 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have strongly endorsed Trump's refusal, saying, "Had they not stolen victory from him." Putin seems to launch a veiled attack at the Democratic Party as he uses 'they'.
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Russian air defence system may have brought Azerbaijani airliner down: US echoes Azerbaijan's stance
World | Dec 28, 2024, 10:54 AM ISTThe claims made by the United States align with the Azerbaijani assertion that some weapon might have hit the plane that crashed while attempting to land.
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Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister in Riyadh, a day after Putin says India could mediate war
World | Sep 09, 2024, 05:11 PM ISTThe latest conversations with the two foreign ministers took place on the sidelines of the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers' meeting. Both the ministers are in the Saudi capital to attend ministerial meetings of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
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Russia questions lack of 'reliable evidence' in Pannun case, accuses US of 'disrespecting' India
World | May 09, 2024, 07:59 AM ISTRussian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the "unfounded" allegations reflect Washington's misunderstanding of national mentality and disrespect India as a state. She also accused the US of having a "neo-colonial mentality" and trying to interfere in India's ongoing elections.
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Explained: What will be Putin's strategy after expected landslide victory in Russian elections?
Explainers | Mar 19, 2024, 09:32 AM ISTThe elections indicate that Putin's popularity in Russia has risen to new heights despite the war in Ukraine, which has attracted international scorn. After the win, Putin warned that a Russia-NATO conflict would be one step away from World War Three as tensions are likely to escalate.
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Putin thanks Russia after predictable landslide win in elections, warns of 'World War III'
World | Mar 18, 2024, 08:22 AM ISTPartial results showed Putin winning 87 per cent of the votes in a contest without any serious opposition, extending his rule by six years surpassing that of Joseph Stalin. Other countries said the vote was neither free nor fair due to the imprisonment of political opponents and censorship.
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Biden calls Putin 'crazy SOB' during re-election campaign, Russian President responds
World | Feb 23, 2024, 11:19 AM ISTThe Kremlin slammed Biden's "churlish" remark and said he behaves in "Hollywood cowboy style" to serve internal political interests. Putin had earlier said he prefers Biden over Trump as US President because the former is more experienced and predictable.