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Why are Russians pulling billions from banks? Fears of Putin’s asset grab grow

Russians are pulling billions from banks as fears grow over Putin seizing private money, while capital flight adds pressure to Russia's war-hit economy.

Updated on Aug 18, 2026 11:01 pm IST

Putin's visit to disputed Kuril Islands sparks row between Russia and Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin tastes products as he visits the Yasny fish processing complex at Kitovoye village on the Iturup Island, the largest of the Kuril Islands.

Published on Aug 13, 2026 03:26 pm IST

'Will respond in kind': Putin's warning to Europe over seizure of Russian ships

Russia's President Vladimir Putin visits the Russian Navy's guided missile cruiser Varyag as he oversees the final stage of a Pacific Fleet's naval drills on far eastern Sakhalin Island

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 04:38 pm IST

12 dead, 39 injured in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Nizhnekamsk

Ukrainian servicemen launches a Vampire combat drone before flying over positions of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia region

Updated on Aug 10, 2026 03:07 pm IST

Scripting an endgame in the Russia-Ukraine war

Putin has already seen security forces challenge the regime due to failures in Ukraine with the Prigozhin mutiny in 2023.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 10:02 pm IST

Sweden is launching its own MI6

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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

'India can stop the war': Poland says Modi 'among few who can influence' Putin

The Polish minister also discussed the developments of 2022, when India intervened in the war and called for nuclear de-escalation.

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Putin Was Xi’s Role Model. Now He’s the Junior Partner.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in May.

Published on Jul 15, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Russia arrests Putin critic Boris Nadezhdin, who plans a September election run

Boris Nadezhdin, 63, shot to fame in Russia in 2024, when he unexpectedly gathered support to stand against Putin in that year's presidential elections. He was barred from doing so after a short campaign.

Published on Jul 13, 2026 09:36 pm IST

The man who would change Russia

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Andrey Melnichenko, the world’s fertiliser king and Russia’s biggest industrialist

Published on Jul 10, 2026 01:03 pm IST

Putin, Trump will talk again in ‘near future’ on Ukraine war: Kremlin

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to "talk again" to US President Donald Trump in the near future regarding talks to end the conflict in Ukraine following a weekend call between the two leaders

Published on Jul 06, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Russia turns to India for gasoline as Ukraine targets energy sites: Report

Vehicles queue to refuel at a Rosneft petrol pump, as according to local officials some regional filling stations face gasoline shortages due to production cuts at major refineries, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Updated on Jul 02, 2026 03:00 pm IST

The Russian Reckoning

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Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Russia's Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, June 29,

Published on Jul 01, 2026 03:19 pm IST

Diesel export restrictions, 'difficult period': Why is Russia facing fuel crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country's oil refineries are operating at maximum capacity.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 03:49 pm IST

The Russian Economy Looks More Vulnerable Each Day

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Headquarters of the Russian Central Bank in Moscow, April 24.

Published on Jun 17, 2026 01:07 pm IST

China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin

China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin

Published on Jun 08, 2026 01:41 am IST

‘Trust-based, brotherly relations’: Putin on nearly 80 yrs of India-Russia ties

Vladimir Putin says India-Russia cooperation boosted energy security amid West Asia turmoil.

Updated on Jun 06, 2026 02:06 am IST

At least 9 killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine, several injured

Russian drone and missile strikes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed five people and wounded 25, according to local authorities.

Updated on Jun 02, 2026 01:53 pm IST

NSA Ajit Doval meets leaders from Russia, Myanmar at Moscow security forum

Ajit Doval with Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia in Moscow.

Updated on May 29, 2026 03:34 pm IST

Reimagine Brics for present times

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A broad consensus on most of the contested issues — such as West Asia and Ukraine — may appear difficult at the outset, but Brics at least offers a platform where nations are talking. (Reuters)

Published on May 20, 2026 08:41 pm IST

India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FM

India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FM

Published on May 20, 2026 02:57 pm IST

Putin arrives in China for talks with Xi after Trump's visit

Putin arrives in China for talks with Xi after Trump's visit

Published on May 20, 2026 12:12 am IST

Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13: Kremlin aide

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Updated on May 19, 2026 09:12 pm IST

After Trump, Putin to visit Beijing for talks with Xi

Putin, Xi Plan Joint War On USA? Making Next-Gen Air Weapon - NATO, Taiwan In Trouble?| Russia,China

Published on May 19, 2026 12:12 pm IST

Russia's Putin to visit China soon, Kremlin says preparations complete

Russian president Vladimir Putin with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Updated on May 14, 2026 11:42 pm IST

Why has Russia dubbed Sarmat nuclear missile as world’s 'most powerful'

In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Russia's new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is test launched at an unspecified location in Russia.

Published on May 13, 2026 09:47 pm IST

‘Most powerful in the world’: Putin hails Russia's launch of Sarmat missile

Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda.

Published on May 13, 2026 09:47 pm IST

‘A bit of…’: Trump says he made big Ukraine request during call with Putin

Trump, speaking to reporters as he met with astronauts from the Artemis II mission in the Oval Office, said he suggested "a little bit of a ceasefire" in the war in Ukraine

Updated on Apr 30, 2026 10:59 am IST

Inside Russian superyacht with a helipad, submarine that just crossed Hormuz

The 465-foot superyacht "Nord", linked to the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov is seen docked, in Hong Kong, China October 7, 2022.

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 06:00 pm IST

'Stood up against superpower': Putin with Iran, Araghchi says Trump sought talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi walk to attend talks in St Petersburg, Russia, on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 03:00 pm IST

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