Russia: News
27 Feb 2022
UkrainePutin orders Russia's nuclear deterrence forces be put on high-alert
As Russia's attack on neighbor Ukraine entered the fourth day on Sunday, its President Vladimir Putin has instructed his defense minister and military chiefs to put the country's nuclear "deterrence forces" on a high alert.
27 Feb 2022
Russia NewsUkraine ready for talks but not in Belarus: President Zelenskyy
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered Day 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness for peace talks with Moscow.
27 Feb 2022
UkraineWhat is SWIFT? How will Russia's removal impact India?
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, western countries are planning fresh sanctions including a ban on Russian banks from the global payments system SWIFT.
26 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine says it derailed Russian bid to capture capital Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said his country's military had halted the Russian forces' attempt to capture the capital Kyiv and oust his government.
26 Feb 2022
Ukraine'Need ammunition, not ride': Ukrainian President rejects US's evacuation offer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has turned down an offer from the United States government to be evacuated from the country amid the Russian invasion, according to a report by Associated Press.
26 Feb 2022
PolandOver 50,000 flee Ukraine after Russian invasion, UN says
The United Nations has said that more than 50,000 people have fled Ukraine since Russia began an invasion of its neighbor earlier this week.
26 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine crisis: India abstains from UNSC resolution against Russian invasion
Russia, on Friday, vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution against the Russian attack on Ukraine.
25 Feb 2022
UkraineRussia says ready to talk if Ukraine 'lays down arms'
Russia is ready to hold talks with its hostile neighbor Ukraine if the latter laid down its arms, the country's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said, according to news agency AFP.
25 Feb 2022
UkraineActor AnnaLynne McCord's poem for Vladimir Putin leaves netizens divided
On Thursday, actor AnnaLynne McCord (Nip/Tuck) took to Twitter to recite a poem addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has elicited a mixed response on social media.
25 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine crisis: What sanctions have been imposed on Russia?
The United States and other countries in the West have announced stringent sanctions against Russia, after it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
25 Feb 2022
UkraineMEA teams to evacuate Indians from Ukraine's land borders
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is sending teams to the land borders of Ukraine to help evacuate Indian nationals stranded in the country.
25 Feb 2022
Ukraine137 killed as Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine
Russia on Thursday launched a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine, leading to one of the worst crises in Europe after World War II.
24 Feb 2022
Narendra ModiRussia-Ukraine crisis: Modi appeals for non-violence on call with Putin
As the Russian military advanced in Ukrainian territory on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
24 Feb 2022
UkraineHow did the Russia-Ukraine conflict start this time?
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated drastically as Moscow Thursday launched a "military operation" against its neighbor.
24 Feb 2022
Narendra ModiRussia-Ukraine crisis: Ukrainian envoy seeks PM Modi's intervention
Ukrainian envoy to India Igor Polikha on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country.
24 Feb 2022
UkraineAt least 40 Ukrainian soldiers killed as Russia invades country
At least 40 soldiers and 10 civilians have been killed in Ukraine after Russia declared a full-fledged war on the country, news agency Reuters reported, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's advisor.
24 Feb 2022
UkraineRussia-Ukraine crisis: Air defenses in Ukraine destroyed, claims Russia
The crisis between Russia and Ukraine escalated quickly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced 'military operations' in Ukraine.
24 Feb 2022
UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine
In a surprise but not unexpected move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 'military operation' in Ukraine, news agency AFP reported.
23 Feb 2022
IndiaHow Russia-Ukraine crisis may impact Indian economy?
The simmering tensions between Russia and Ukraine have put the global economy on tenterhooks, with crude oil prices hitting an all-time high on Tuesday since September 2014.
23 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine crisis: Biden says Russia cut off from Western finances
United States President Joe Biden has announced the first set of sanctions against Russia, saying that Moscow had started an invasion of Ukraine.
22 Feb 2022
UkraineRussia recognizes separatist regions in Ukraine as independent states
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized two rebel regions in eastern Ukraine as independent states as he signed an agreement with separatist leaders.
21 Feb 2022
UkraineUS says Russia has ordered final preparations for Ukraine invasion
Officials in the United States have claimed that Russia has ordered the final preparations to launch an imminent attack on its neighbor, Ukraine, amid tensions along the border.
20 Feb 2022
IndiaIndia advises citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion fears
Amid heightening tension between Russia and Ukraine, India has asked its citizens, including students, to leave Ukraine if their stay is "not essential."
19 Feb 2022
UkraineBiden says he's convinced Russia has decided to invade Ukraine
United States President Joe Biden has said he is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch an attack on neighboring Ukraine.
17 Feb 2022
IndiaCentre lifts restrictions on number of flights between India, Ukraine
Amid the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine, India has removed the restrictions on the number of flights and seats between India and Ukraine under the Air Bubble arrangement.
16 Feb 2022
UkraineRussia says its troops are leaving the Ukraine border
Russia on Wednesday said its military drills in Crimea peninsula had ended and that troops were returning to their bases.
16 Feb 2022
UkraineRussian attack on Ukraine still possible, says US President Biden
United States President Joe Biden has stressed that despite an apparent pullback of some troops from the Ukrainian border, Russia remains in a "threatening position."
15 Feb 2022
UkraineRussia says it is withdrawing some troops from Ukraine border
Russia, on Tuesday, announced that some of its troops are returning from the Ukrainian border, after weeks of tensions between the hostile neighbors.
15 Feb 2022
UkraineIndia asks its nationals to leave Ukraine amid border tensions
The Indian embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv has advised Indian nationals to temporarily leave the country.
14 Feb 2022
UkraineUkraine seeks meeting with Russia to discuss military build-up
Ukraine has sought an urgent meeting with Russia and other members of a European security group to discuss rising tensions along its border.
11 Feb 2022
Ukraine'Leave now': Biden urges Americans in Ukraine amid tensions
United States President Joe Biden has urged all American citizens living in Ukraine to immediately leave the country citing security concerns.
28 Jan 2022
IndiaS-400 missile deal with India highlights Russia's destabilizing role: US
Irked by Russia's sale of the S-400 missile defense system to India, the US has said it highlights the "destabilizing role" played by Moscow.
21 Dec 2021
Indian Air ForceIndia deploys first S-400 air defense system in Punjab: Report
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defense missile system in Punjab.
06 Dec 2021
Narendra ModiIndia true friend and great power, says Putin in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit.
07 Dec 2020
IndiaRahul Mahajan says his Russian wife has converted to Hinduism
Former Bigg Boss contestant Rahul Mahajan has opened up about his third marriage.
02 Dec 2020
PfizerPutin orders Russian authorities to start mass COVID-19 vaccinations
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered authorities to start mass voluntary vaccinations for COVID-19.
22 Nov 2020
NITI AayogRussia's Sputnik V to start human trials in India soon
Russia's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, called Sputnik V, is expected to start human trials in India soon.
06 Nov 2020
MoscowPutin may have Parkinson's; could step down next year: Report
Russia's President Vladimir Putin, whose fitness videos have made other world leaders envious, may have Parkinson's disease, The Sun claimed, adding that he might quit early next year.
25 Oct 2020
VaccineSputnik V Phase-II trials to have 100 volunteers: Dr. Reddy's
Phase II clinical trials for the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, will have 100 volunteers, the Indian Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation's Drug Controller General (DCGI) has told Sputnik.
19 Oct 2020
Narendra ModiBiden soft on China, bad for India: Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr., the son of US President Donald Trump, thinks Democratic challenger Joe Biden will be soft toward China and effectively, not good for India.
