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  Meet with PM Modi, Rajghat visit and more: Putin's 28-hour India visit begins today | 10 Points

  India | December 04, 2025 9:08 IST

  India and Russia may also sign multiple defence pacts. Russia has offered its Su-57 fifth generation aircraft. Besides, Russia may also supply additional S-400 air defence systems, which played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor.

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  Putin 'would like to end' the Ukraine war: Trump on US delegation's talks with Russian president

  World | December 04, 2025 7:54 IST

  On Tuesday, talks were held between Vladimir Putin, and US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin. The talks centered around Ukraine's bid to enter the NATO and the territories captured by the Russian side.

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  23rd India-Russia Annual Summit: Strengthening time-tested 'strategic partnership'

  India | December 03, 2025 23:44 IST

  23rd India-Russia Annual Summit: The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant stands as a flagship of India-Russia civil nuclear collaboration, with Units 3-6 advancing steadily—Unit 3 nearing commissioning in 2026 (76 per cent progress as of late 2024), Unit 4 focusing on containment and steam systems.

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  Russian President Vladimir Putin in India: Key pacts that may be signed during the visit

  India | December 03, 2025 20:26 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin's two day visit to New Delhi is expected to deliver a series of key agreements across trade, defence, energy and labour mobility. India and Russia will review their long standing strategic partnership and outline new areas of cooperation.

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  India slams joint op-ed by UK, French, German envoys questioning Russia ties ahead of Putin's visit

  India | December 03, 2025 23:45 IST

  India has objected to a joint op-ed by the British, French and German ambassadors criticising Russia ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit. MEA officials called the public advice on India’s foreign relations inappropriate and unusual.

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  How Vladimir Putin, in his 70s, maintains a fitness routine tougher than men half his age

  Lifestyle | December 03, 2025 9:48 IST

  Vladimir Putin, now in his 70s, maintains a surprisingly tough fitness routine built on daily exercise, swimming, martial arts and outdoor adventure — a formula experts say supports healthy ageing.

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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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  'Talks productive but work remains': Putin's aide on US-Russia talks over Ukraine peace plan

  World | December 03, 2025 7:16 IST

  Earlier, a key meeting had taken place in Florida, where a Ukrainian delegation discussed the peace plan with senior US officials. Following those talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a guarded note of optimism, saying there had been some signs of progress.

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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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  India plans to pitch for Su-57 fighters, S-500 missiles defence shield with Russia: Report

  India | December 01, 2025 11:17 IST

  India is planning to pitch for the Russian fighter jets Su-57 and S-500 missile during the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian President is set to visit India on his two-day tour on December 4 and 5.

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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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  Putin lays out firm conditions for truce with Ukraine, says Russia never intended to attack Europe

  World | November 27, 2025 23:49 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin said that if necessary, he is ready to give a written assurance that Russia will never attack Europe or NATO. He said these claims are rumours and nonsense spread by those who sell weapons.

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  Russia launches new nuclear submarine armed with 'doomsday' underwater drone

  World | November 02, 2025 18:47 IST

  Russia has launched its newest nuclear-powered submarine, Khabarovsk, designed to carry the deadly Poseidon nuclear drone, also known as the “doomsday missile.”

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  Russia exits key nuclear agreement with US after testing Burevestnik missile amid rising tensions

  World | October 28, 2025 6:41 IST

  The original pact, signed in September 2000, required both the US and Russia to dispose of 34 tonnes of plutonium that was no longer intended for military use. The aim was to prevent the material from being reused in nuclear weapons and to support global non-proliferation efforts.

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  Ukraine urges US to expand sanctions on Russian energy sector, seeks long-range missiles

  World | October 25, 2025 7:40 IST

  Notably, the Ukrainian President was in London to hold meetings with over two dozen European leaders to garner their support in the ongoing war with Russia. The EU leaders have pledged military help to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression.

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  Trump again claims India will 'stop' buying Russian oil by year-end, cites conversation with PM Modi

  World | October 23, 2025 8:08 IST

  Reiterating his claim of having halted conflict between India and Pakistan, Trump emphasised that tariffs played a crucial role in brokering the truce between the two countries.

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  US sanctions two major Russian oil companies in bid to pressure Kremlin over Ukraine war

  World | October 23, 2025 8:06 IST

  Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said the action followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. Bessent added that the US could take additional measures to help bring an end to 'yet another' war.

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  Putin orders strategic nuclear drills of Russian forces amid Budapest Summit delay with Trump

  World | October 22, 2025 19:05 IST

  Russia conducted large-scale nuclear drills involving ICBMs and strategic bombers while the planned Putin-Trump summit on Ukraine was postponed. Kremlin officials emphasised that the exercises were pre-planned and aimed at testing nuclear command protocols.

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  Trump-Putin planned meeting in Budapest put on hold after Rubio-Lavrov talks

  World | October 21, 2025 23:18 IST

  The proposed Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest to discuss Ukraine has been put on hold after discussions between US and Russian officials. The decision was made following a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.