NEW DELHI: G7 leaders have reportedly reached a consensus to allocate $50 billion to support war-torn Ukraine by the end of the current year, according to a statement from the French presidency on Wednesday. The funds will be sourced from Russian assets that have been frozen.“We have an agreement,” a presidency official said, ahead of…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has lashed out at the West for delivering long-range weapons to Ukraine, warning that Moscow might consider supplying similar arms to other nations to target Western interests.“If someone thinks it is possible to supply such weapons to a war zone to attack our territory and create problems for us,…
In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Europe, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was targeted in an assassination attempt that left him seriously injured. The event unfolded on a seemingly ordinary day in Handlova, Slovakia, when Fico was approached by a gunman as he was engaging with supporters. The assailant fired five times…
Berlin: The Russian army is expanding the role of women as it seeks to balance President Vladimir Putin‘s promotion of traditional family roles with the need for new recruits for the war in Ukraine.The military’s stepped-up appeal to women includes efforts to recruit female inmates in prisons, replicating on a much smaller scale a strategy…
While Beijing and Moscow have displayed a facade of an “unlimited partnership” on the global stage, tensions are brewing in the far-eastern corner of Russia, Primorsky Krai, as it attracts a significant influx of Chinese farmers. These farmers, benefiting from their economic prowess, are outpacing local competitors, posing a subtle challenge to local Russian dominance.This…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning regarding the potential deployment of US-made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, saying that Russia would target and destroy these jets just as it has with other Western-supplied military equipment. This declaration comes amidst discussions among several Nato countries about donating F-16s to Kiev and…
NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of the harrowing attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall, which left at least 140 people dead, the Russian Foreign Ministry is casting doubt on the involvement of Islamic State, despite its claim of responsibility. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed skepticism on Wednesday, saying it was “extremely hard to believe” that Islamic…
Alexey Navalny’s death removes the most prominent opponent of President Vladimir Putin, and sends another unmistakable signal of the dangers of standing up to the Russian leader’s increasingly repressive regime. Ever since he rose to international prominence in massive pro-democracy protests in Russia in 2011-2012, it was evident to both the Kremlin and Putin’s opponents…
In a significant diplomatic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year. This invitation, conveyed during a meeting with external affairs mnister S Jaishankar at the Kremlin, underscores the enduring strategic partnership between India and Russia amidst a complex global landscape.The big picture: strengthening…
NEW DELHI: The rumours about Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s health have intrigued the world for the last few months, especially since the February 2022 conflict in Ukraine.The rumours gathered momentum recently after a Telegram channel claimed that the Russian President suffered a massive heart attack and died. Kremlin has repeatedly denied these claims. Now, a…
