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Vladimir Putin kneels down to honour Paralympic champion Ivan Golubkov | Watch

The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, was captured kneeling down in front of Paralympic athlete Ivan Golubkov as he honoured him for his performances at the recent Winter Paralympics 2026.

Putin India visit: When will Russian President land? Full schedule of summits, private dinners

Putin India visit: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, multiple security agencies have been placed on high alert, with authorities preparing an extensive security grid covering his route and engagements in the national capital.

Trump-Zelenskyy talks to include European leaders; Putin agrees on NATO-like security for Ukraine

France President Emmanuel Macron said the European leaders will press Trump to reinforce Ukraine by providing better training and equipment to its armed forces. He said Trump will also be asked to back a plan drafted by the Ukraine leaders in favour of Ukraine.

Russia’s MAX app to be mandatory on Russian phones, marks new era of internet control

Russia is rolling out a state-mandated messaging app, MAX, that will come pre-installed on all new smartphones starting next month, part of sweeping new laws signed by President Vladimir Putin to tighten control over the internet.

Russia to replace WhatsApp with MAX App: Putin pushes officials to use state-controlled alternative

Russia is planning to phase out WhatsApp for government use by introducing its messaging app called MAX. Developed by state-owned VK, MAX is expected to become mandatory for officials from September 1. The app gives authorities full control over user data and raising concerns over surveillance.

Putin open to 'constructive dialogue' with Donald Trump: Kremlin after historic US election results

The Kremlin reacted cautiously after Donald Trump declared victory, saying the US was still a hostile state and that time would tell if Trump's rhetoric on ending the Ukraine war translated into reality.

Zelenskyy visits border area for first time since Ukraine's incursion in Russia's Kursk region

Zelenskyy visited the northeastern Sumy region on Thursday and said his troops had captured another settlement in Kursk. Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised a "worthy response" to Kyiv's unprecedented attack on Kursk over two weeks ago, which boosted Ukraine's morale.

Russian missile attack at supermarket in Ukraine's east kills 10, injures 35

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian missile strike hit a supermarket and a post office in the Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region. This came as Ukraine launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Russia's Kursk region.

US media praises PM Modi for telling Putin this is not the time for war in Ukraine

The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.

Putin visiting India: Is it strategic balancing?

In domestic debates, the public anger due to Chinese intrusion in Ladakh and the growing partnership of Russia and China, indicates that the visit is sensitive in context of international geopolitical scenario; hence will require a delicate strategic balancing including the text of the joint statement, if issued at the end of the visit.

India-Russia issue stern warning for Pakistan over terrorism after PM Modi-Putin meet | Full text

The two countries agreed to "converge their efforts" to eradicate terrorist networks

Russia-India to sign $5 billion contract for supply of S-400 missile system during Putin's Delhi visit

India wants to procure the long-range missile systems to tighten its air defence mechanism, particularly along the nearly 4,000-km-long China-India border.

Relations with US will improve, says Putin after meeting Trump

Russia may face sanctions over its interference in presidential election, warn US senators

Three prominent US senators, John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Democrat Amy Klobuchar, have warned that Russia may face sanctions over the country's alleged interference in the recently concluded presidential election. According to the reports, outgoing P

BRICS nations committed to cooperate in fight against terrorism: Putin

The five-nation bloc of emerging economies is "determined" to cooperate in the fight against terrorism, says Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia confirms start of airstrikes in Syria

Moscow: Russian military jets carried out airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Wednesday for the first time, the defense ministry said.The airstrikes targeted IS positions, vehicles and warehouses that Russia believes belong

No probe, no rebidding on soccer World Cup, says Putin

St Petersburg:  Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the need for a probe by his country against FIFA, the governing body of global football, because of corruption allegation in the award of 2018 World Cup

Capital turns into fortress; venue of Putin-PM meeting shifted

New Delhi, Dec 24: The heart of the national capital today turned into a fortress with heavy deployment of police who blocked roads leading to India Gate and Raisina Hill to ensure that no protests