...
...

russia news

The here and now of a 'forever war' period

A small Ukraine would not have held on for so long against a big Russia if it wasn't for both the US and Europe backing the former.
Published on Aug 04, 2026 08:06 am IST

The Kremlin Is Bullying More Russians Into Fighting in Ukraine

PREMIUM
Published on Aug 03, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Moscow restaurant blast: Woman carrying homemade bomb kills 3, injures 21

Law enforcement officers stand guard at the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia August 1, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
Published on Aug 02, 2026 07:12 am IST

Supreme Court orders DNA tests for Indians killed while serving Russian army

The Supreme Court directed DNA testing of the remains of Indians killed while serving with the Russian Army.
Published on Aug 01, 2026 09:42 am IST

US grants Serbian oil firm another sanctions waiver

US grants Serbian oil firm another sanctions waiver
Published on Aug 01, 2026 05:27 pm IST

Russia's Africa Corps kills Mali civilians in 'indiscriminate' attack: Report

A damaged building is seen after an attack.
Published on Aug 01, 2026 09:57 am IST

Russia adds Telegram CEO Pavel Durov to 'terrorists and extremists' blacklist

Pavel Durov's Telegram messenger is one of the world's main communications platforms.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 01:12 am IST

Five things to know about Crimea, the Russian-annexed peninsula

A man rides a stand-up paddleboard in the Black sea in Simeiz, on the Russian-annexed peninsula of Crimea. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 04:57 pm IST

China's Xi, Russia's Putin likely to attend Brics Summit in India in September

Modi and Xi met in the Russian city of Kazan in October 2024, soon after the two sides reached an understanding on ending the military standoff on the LAC,
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 07:03 am IST

India, others at risk of 100% tariffs as US Senate backs Russia sanctions bill

The sanctions bill comes at a time when India's dependence on Russian energy has gone up on account of the West Asia war. (In picture: PM Modi and US President Donald Trump)
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 11:59 pm IST

When two wars meet at lake: Ukraine's strike in Caspian Sea & Iran-Russia angle

File photo of navy ships of Iran and Azerbaijan during an exercise, in the Caspian Sea
Published on Jul 29, 2026 11:57 am IST

Even at War, Ukrainian Society Keeps Presidential Power in Check

PREMIUM
Hundreds of Ukrainians demonstrated for several days following the ouster of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 05:54 pm IST

The dual-attrition trap in the Russia-Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 11:49 pm IST

India summons Ukrainian envoy after attacks on merchant vessels with Indian crew

Smoke rises from the grain carrier Golden Leo under the Guinea-Bissau flag after Russian missile strike in the Black Sea close to Odessa, Ukraine,
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 06:58 pm IST

Ukraine wants anti-ballistic missile prototype by mid-2027 amid Russia threat

Ukraine aims to have a prototype of the Freyja anti-ballistic system ready by the first half of 2027
Published on Jul 27, 2026 02:49 pm IST

Sweden is launching its own MI6

PREMIUM
In May the government announced the creation of a new spy agency, the Utrike underrattelsetjanst (und), or Foreign Intelligence Service.
Published on Jul 27, 2026 01:00 pm IST

Joint Russia-US crew returns to Earth after 241-day mission on ISS

NASA astronaut Christopher Williams, Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev rest after returning from the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Soyuz MS-28 space capsule following their landing in a remote area near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, July 26, 2026,
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 12:34 am IST

'Xi, Putin assured they won't arm Iran': Trump places trust on 'major countries'

President Donald Trump speaks at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Trump warns China and Russia: 'Arm Iran and it will be very bad for you'

US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia against helping Iran in its war with the US and Israel.
Published on Jul 25, 2026 01:20 am IST

Govt says one Indian killed in attack on vessel in Russian territorial waters

India also called upon all concerned parties to “uphold international obligations” to ensure the safety and security of maritime navigation and the uninterrupted flow of global commerce.
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 10:53 pm IST

EU blacklists 218 targets in largest Russia sanctions package in four years

The sanctions list include key actors involved in producing Russia's long-range drones, she said.
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:38 pm IST

Russia warns US over arms to Ukraine, EU unveils new Moscow sanctions | Updates

Russia continued its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, attacking the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa.
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:46 pm IST

Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for fight against Russia

New commander-in-chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces Mykhailo Drapatyi looks on during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv,
Published on Jul 22, 2026 02:23 pm IST

Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Lavrov after Black Sea attack

India has backed dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (@MID_RF/PTI)
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 07:25 am IST

Why Black Sea has become the Russia-Ukraine war's most crucial battleground

As Russia and Ukraine expand the conflict at sea, the battle for the Black Sea is shaping global food and energy markets.
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 02:59 pm IST

'In touch with India': Kremlin after Indian seafarers killed in Russian strike

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Navy on July 19, 2026 shows the destroyed civilian cargo ship Golden Leo on the Black Sea, following an alleged Russian missile strike.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 10:16 pm IST

North Korean FM arrives in Russia, reaffirms support for Moscow over Ukraine

Choe's visit to Moscow could have been aimed at discussing a trip to Russia by Kim later this year.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:15 pm IST

India summons Russian diplomat over death of Indian seafarers in vessel attack

India had on Monday condemned the attack on the Guinea Bissau-flagged merchant vessel.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Why the Russia sanctions bill could dent the US dollar: Explained

Trump's Russia sanctions bill could weaken the US dollar as global reserve currency. (Pexel/Representative image)
Published on Jul 20, 2026 09:06 am IST

'40 missiles, 120 drones': Russia's attack on Kyiv kills 1

The attack, which began around 1.30 am and lasted for several hours, triggered explosions across the Ukrainian capital as air defence systems attempted to intercept the barrage.
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 12:01 am IST