Moscow: News
17 Dec 2024
RussiaUkraine claims responsibility for assassination of Russian nuclear chief
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has taken responsibility for the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces.
17 Dec 2024
IranExplained: Russia plans visa-free entry for Indians from 2025
Starting spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit the country visa-free.
17 Dec 2024
SyriaExplained: Assad's final hours and escape from Syria
Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian President who fled to Russia after his government fell on December 8, 2024, has issued a statement explaining how he left.
16 Dec 2024
UkraineRussian tanker sinks in Black Sea, spills 4,300 tons oil
A Russian oil tanker, Volgoneft-212, sank in the stormy Black Sea off Crimea's east coast near the Kerch Strait on Sunday.
15 Dec 2024
ChinaRussia to offer visa-free travel for Indian tourists from 2025
Indian tourists may soon be able to visit Russia without a visa, as early as spring 2025.
14 Dec 2024
FranceWhat next for ousted Syrian President Assad and his family
Bashar al-Assad's presidency in Syria ended on Sunday, bringing an end to the Assad family's rule of over half a century.
09 Dec 2024
Joe BidenWhy Assad fled to Russia after rebels took over Syria
The regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad finally crumbled on December 8, 2024, after an 11-day offensive by rebel forces.
09 Dec 2024
IranInside Syrian dictator al-Assad's palace: Ferraris, cash, unbelievable opulence
The Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria came to an abrupt end following a swift rebel advance that seized government-controlled areas and reached Damascus within ten days.
09 Dec 2024
Joe BidenOusted Syrian president al-Assad, family granted asylum in Moscow
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have been given asylum in Moscow, Russian state media reported.
08 Dec 2024
Narendra Modi'Any better deal?': Jaishankar defends India's Russian oil purchase
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has defended India's decision to buy oil from Russia in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
05 Dec 2024
Make in IndiaPutin lauds 'Make in India,' says willing to invest
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to set up manufacturing operations in India at the 15th VTB Russia Calling Investment Forum in Moscow.
26 Nov 2024
KazanRajnath Singh to visit Russia from December 8-10
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8-10, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.
20 Nov 2024
UkraineUS embassy in Kyiv shuts down as airstrike threat looms
The United States Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has temporarily suspended operations amid a possible major air attack.
13 Nov 2024
TelegramTelegram's billionaire CEO offering free IVF treatment with his sperm
Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, has teamed up with Moscow-based fertility clinic AltraVita IVF to offer free in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The catch? It will use Durov's sperm.
11 Nov 2024
UkraineWhy Russia is mulling a 'Ministry of Sex'
Faced with a steep drop in its birth rate, Russia is considering the creation of a "Ministry of Sex."
11 Nov 2024
Dmitry PeskovTrump calls Putin, urges him not to escalate Ukraine conflict
United States President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
10 Nov 2024
TelegramUkraine launches 22 drones at Moscow, 2 airports shut
Ukraine launched at least 22 drones at Moscow early on Sunday, temporarily shutting down two of the capital's airports.
09 Nov 2024
UkraineRussia considers 'ministry of sex' to address falling birth rate
In a bid to address its declining birth rate, which has been exacerbated by wartime casualties in Ukraine, Russia is mulling the creation of a "ministry of sex."
02 Nov 2024
Ukraine'Indian companies sanctioned by US not violating law,' says MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India said that the companies sanctioned by the United States have not violated any national laws.
02 Nov 2024
South KoreaUS gives Ukraine $425M as North Korean soldiers reach Russia
The United States has announced a new $425 million military aid package to Ukraine, the 69th tranche of equipment provided by the Biden administration since August 2021.
22 Oct 2024
BRICSUkraine's population dropped by 10 million since Russian invasion: UN
Ukraine's population has dropped by more than 10 million since Russia's invasion in 2022—triggering mass migration and a sharp decline in birth rates, the United Nations reported on Tuesday.
22 Oct 2024
KazanModi meets Putin, advocates peaceful resolution to Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
22 Oct 2024
ChinaExplained: India-China border patrol agreement, its importance
India and China have reached a significant patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
21 Sep 2024
Indian Air ForceAir Marshal Amar Preet Singh to be next IAF chief
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh will take over as the next chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on September 30.
13 Sep 2024
Joe BidenRussia expels 6 UK diplomats for 'spying, sabotage'
Russia has expelled six British diplomats from Moscow, accusing them of espionage and sabotage.
03 Sep 2024
UkraineRussia seized 477 sqkm of Ukrainian territory in August: Report
In August, Russia seized 477 square kilometers (184 square miles) of Ukrainian territory, marking its largest monthly territorial gain since October 2022.
02 Sep 2024
UkraineUkraine launches massive drone attack on Russian energy plant
Russia reported on Sunday that it thwarted a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine, shooting down 158 drones across 15 regions.
24 Aug 2024
Narendra ModiZelenskyy flags India-Russia oil trade during meeting with Modi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt India's crude oil trade with Russia during their meeting on Friday.
23 Aug 2024
IranWhat was discussed during Modi's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to facilitating dialogue and diplomacy in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said during a media briefing.
23 Aug 2024
DelhiWatch: Modi reaches Ukraine; greeted with namastes, hug
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine on Friday, marking a significant moment in the history of India-Ukraine bilateral relations.
19 Aug 2024
MalaysiaIndia declines mediation role in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Kyiv, India has clarified its stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
03 Aug 2024
BelarusWho're 'illegals'? Russian spies who might be living next door
The largest prisoner swap since the Cold War took place on Friday.
27 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiModi to visit Ukraine, first since 2022 Russia invasion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine in the coming days, the Ministry on External Affairs confirmed on Monday.
24 Jul 2024
UkraineMoscow offers record financial incentive to bolster military ranks
In a bid to strengthen its military forces, the city of Moscow is offering residents an unprecedented signing-on bonus of 1.9 million rubles (approximately $22,000) to join the fight in Ukraine.
16 Jul 2024
Johnny DeppJohnny Depp 'casually' dating model, 2yrs older than his daughter!
Seems like Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has found a new romantic partner.
10 Jul 2024
Alexei NavalnyRussia issues arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, Alexei Navalny'a widow
Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny and a prominent dissident in exile, citing her involvement in an "extremist" group.
09 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Priye Moscowa...': PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Russia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the Indian diaspora in Moscow, who greeted him with chants of "Modi, Modi."
09 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiModi-Putin meeting: Russia to discharge Indians recruited by its army
In a significant diplomatic move, Russia has agreed to release all Indian nationals serving in its military.
09 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiWhat's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on Modi's Russia itinerary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow during his two-day visit for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit.
16 Jun 2024
RussiaISIS-linked prisoners take guards hostage in Russian detention center
Six prisoners, some of whom have ties to the Islamic State, held guards hostage at a pre-trial detention center in Rostov, Russia, on Sunday, according to Russian media.
14 Jun 2024
Vladimir PutinPutin pledges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine but conditions apply
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to order a ceasefire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv withdraws troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and abandons its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership aspirations.
20 May 2024
IranAfter Iran President Raisi's death, Mohammad Mokhber to take over
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were reported dead after the helicopter carrying them crashed last night.
02 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismBusting Moscow's popular winter myths
The common image of Moscow during winter paints it as a bleak and unwelcoming city. This perception doesn't capture the whole truth.
01 Apr 2024
Vladimir PutinRussian LGBTQ+ club owner detained on extremism charges
As Russia intensifies its crackdown against what it calls "extremism", authorities have arrested the owner of an LGBTQ+ club in Orenburg.
25 Mar 2024
UkraineMoscow attack: 3 suspects plead guilty in court
Three of the four Tajikistan citizens—officially indicted by a district court in Russia for "orchestrating a group terrorist attack leading to fatalities" in Moscow—have pleaded guilty, reports said.
24 Mar 2024
Vladimir PutinISIS shares visuals of Moscow attack, Putin pledges retribution
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to "justly and inevitably punish" those implicated in the attack that took place at Crocus City Hall in Moscow, where armed assailants clad in camouflage unleashed gunfire.
23 Mar 2024
AfghanistanMoscow attack: Death toll rises to 115, 11 suspects arrested
The death toll in the Russia concert hall attack has climbed to 115.
23 Mar 2024
RussiaMoscow attack: US earlier warned Russia about possible terror attack
The United States (US) on Friday claimed it warned Russian President Vladimir Putin's administration earlier in March about a possible attack at "large gatherings" in Moscow.
23 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiMoscow terror attack: Over 60 killed, ISIS claims responsibility
In a horrifying development, at least 60 people were reportedly killed and over 100 others sustained injuries as unidentified assailants unleashed gunfire at a concert hall in Russia.
19 Feb 2024
Alexei NavalnyPutin critic Navalny's body found with signs of bruises: Report
The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been found in a morgue days after it was said to be missing from there.
18 Feb 2024
S JaishankarJaishankar's 'smart' answer on India-Russia ties elicits smile from Blinken
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday defended India's decision to purchase Russian oil despite sanctions on Moscow amid the war with Ukraine.
17 Feb 2024
RussiaNavalny to Prigozhin: Putin critics who've met unceremonious deaths
Alexei Navalny, a prominent figure known for being the harshest critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died mysteriously at an Arctic Circle jail recently.
30 Dec 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine: 31 killed in Russia's 'biggest' air attack, says Kyiv
At least 31 civilians were killed and over 160 injured after Russia launched the "biggest" air strike on Ukraine on Friday (local time), said Kyiv officials.
12 Dec 2023
Vladimir PutinPutin's fiercest political opponent missing from jail: Everything to know
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, considered the staunchest of President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly gone missing from prison, according to his associates.
27 Oct 2023
Vladimir PutinRussia strongly denies Vladimir Putin's death claims
The Kremlin has denied the rumors that Russian President Vladimir Putin died on Thursday at his residence in Moscow.
24 Oct 2023
Vladimir PutinRussia dismisses 'hoax' about Putin being ill, using body doubles
The Kremlin has called the latest reports regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's alleged ill health an "absurd hoax," asserting he is in good shape.
11 Sep 2023
Vladimir PutinKremlin hints at Putin's 'win' in 2024 presidential polls
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday if Russian President Vladimir Putin runs for the 2024 presidential elections, no one will be able to compete with him as he has the absolute support of the people.
30 Aug 2023
RussiaRussia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on airport, damaging planes
Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of carrying out a major drone attack in Russia, marking the largest such strike since Moscow deployed forces into Ukraine 18 months ago, The Guardian reported.
26 Aug 2023
Russia'Lie': Kremlin refutes allegations of planning Wagner chief's plane crash
Russia has reportedly played down the allegations that it orchestrated the recent death of Russian mercenary force Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and labeled them an "absolute lie."
27 Jun 2023
UkraineRussia detained 800 civilians, executed 77 in Ukraine: UN
A United Nations (UN) monitoring team in Ukraine said on Tuesday that Russia had detained over 800 civilians since the Russia-Ukraine crisis began in February 2022, with almost 77 of them being executed, according to Reuters.
25 Jun 2023
RussiaWhy Wagner chief Prigozhin stopped Russia coup: Everything to know
The military coup in Russia, headed by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been halted suddenly after a deal was reportedly struck between the powerful mercenary group and the Kremlin.
24 Jun 2023
RussiaHigh alert in Russia as Putin's mercenary group launches rebellion
Russia's powerful mercenary group Wagner reportedly threatened Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday to topple its leadership over the Ukraine stalemate.
17 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Nuclear weapons moved...: Putin warns West amid Ukraine counterattack
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the country has already sent its first batch of "tactical nuclear weapons" to Belarus amid Ukraine's counterattack with help from the Western countries.
03 Jun 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine ready for counteroffensive against Russia: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that the country was ready to launch its "long-awaited counteroffensive" to recapture the territory occupied by Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.
