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Putin accused of sharing US military intel with Iran; N Korea ramps up activity

Reports indicate Russia has shared US military intelligence with Iran. This escalation coincides with North Korea's military assertiveness
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 09:00 am IST

‘Cynical murder’: Putin after Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israel strikes

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday, aged 86, Iranian state media announced, in air strikes by Israel and the United States.
Updated on Mar 01, 2026 04:53 pm IST

Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

European officials are travelling to the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday to show their support for President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Published on Feb 24, 2026 10:53 pm IST

Police officer killed, 24 people wounded in bomb explosions in Ukraine's Lviv

The police said that the first explosion occurred after a patrol crew arrived at the suspected scene of a shop break-in, while the second explosion occurred a little later.
Updated on Feb 23, 2026 01:11 am IST

Toxin used to kill Alexei Navalny likely synthetic, say dart frog experts

Alexei Navalny passed away in an Arctic prison colony in February 2024 while serving a 19-year sentence for "extremism," a charge that he and his supporters say was punishment for his opposition work.
Published on Feb 17, 2026 09:10 am IST

'Slave to war': Zelensky slams Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine war entering year 5

Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks next week, and Zelensky said Kyiv was doing "everything" to end the war.
Published on Feb 15, 2026 02:21 am IST

Alexei Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin by Russia, European leaders say

Alexei Navalny had rallied hundreds of thousands across Russia in anti-Kremlin protests as he exposed the alleged ill-gotten gains of Putin's inner circle before he died in 2024.
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 09:41 am IST

Putin thanks UAE leader for help in detaining suspected shooter of Gen Alexeyev

Russian President Vladimir Putin called UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for help with the detention of a man suspected of shooting a Russian military intelligence officer.
Published on Feb 08, 2026 05:58 pm IST

Acting on market conditions, evolving global dynamics, says MEA on Russia oil

People familiar with the matter said India was diversifying energy purchases for geopolitical reasons, though there were no immediate signs of Russian energy purchases dropping to zero.
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 06:59 am IST

Cold snap or negotiation? What Kremlin said on Trump's appeal for Ukraine halt

Firefighters work at the site of a private enterprise hit by an overnight Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, January 30, 2026.
Published on Jan 30, 2026 06:31 pm IST

Zelensky dares Putin to come to Kyiv; says will stop attacks when Russia does

Despite the announcement from Trump on Thursday, Russia continued to attack Kyiv overnight. As per Ukrainian Air Force, Russia launched one ballistic missile and 111 combat drones towards Kyiv.
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Trump says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine amid ‘extreme cold’

Ukraine’s state weather agency said on Thursday that the region could witness severe drop in temperatures to as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius in coming days.
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 11:20 am IST

Trump says Putin agreed to week-long pause in fighting

US President Donald Trump, alongside Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R), hosts a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC,
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 11:59 am IST

Ukraine-Russia talks conclude amid deadly strike on Kyiv

Firefighters work at the site of a drone and missile strike amid Russia's attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Updated on Jan 25, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Why Donbas matters as Russia, Ukraine and US begin key trilateral talks

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan (C) speaking with the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine, at the Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Updated on Jan 24, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Putin meets Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner ahead of Russia-US-Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes hands with Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff during their meeting at the Senate Palace of the Kremlin, in Moscow.
Published on Jan 23, 2026 02:32 pm IST

It was Putin’s decision not to join the West; We gave all encouragement: Polish Dy PM

It was Putin’s decision not to join the West; We gave all encouragement: Polish Dy PM
Updated on Jan 18, 2026 06:04 pm IST

Putin speaks to Netanyahu, then Iranian President over anti-Khamenei protest

Putin, Netanyahu hold phone call, discuss Iran; Russia's help offered
Updated on Jan 16, 2026 03:41 pm IST

Trump was asked, ‘Will you capture Putin too?’ Here's what the US President said

US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
Updated on Jan 11, 2026 11:59 am IST

Russia says it fired its Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Ukraine

The missile is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, although there was no suggestion that the one used in the overnight attack had been fitted with them.
Published on Jan 09, 2026 05:49 pm IST

All you need to know about the Oreshnik missile that Russia fired at Ukraine

This action follows claimed Ukrainian drone threats and escalates tensions amid ongoing conflict since Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:11 pm IST

Trump ‘in favour’ of bill threatening 500% tariff on India for Russian oil

File photo of US Senator Lindsey Graham (L) with President Donald Trump.
Updated on Jan 08, 2026 03:01 pm IST

A rash of Baltic cable-cutting raises fears of sabotage

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Updated on Jan 07, 2026 10:30 am IST

Sticking points in the Russia-Ukraine peace plan

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Updated on Jan 07, 2026 12:24 pm IST

Ukrainian President Zelensky names Gen. Budanov as his chief of staff

Gen Budanov led Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, known by its acronym GUR, since 2020.
Published on Jan 03, 2026 01:33 am IST

U.S. Finds Ukraine Didn’t Target Putin in Drone Strike

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Published on Jan 01, 2026 12:10 pm IST

US denies Russia's claim of Ukraine's drone attack on Putin's residence: Report

The report said that Ukraine was looking to strike a military target that Kyiv had hit before, located in the same region as Putin’s country residence but not close by. (Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 01, 2026 10:36 am IST

India ‘deeply concerned’ by reports of Ukraine targeting Putin’s residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the India-Russia Business Forum, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi earlier this month. (DPR PMO)
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 05:24 pm IST

PM Modi condemns attack on Putin's house: 'Avoid actions that undermine peace'

PM Narendra Modi expressed concerns over reports of attack on Vladimir Putin's residence. In this image posted on Dec. 4, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travel in a car to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 09:02 pm IST

Trump fumes over alleged Ukrainian attack on Putin's home: ‘Not the time to…’

Trump said that he was informed by Putin during their call about the alleged attack on his residence.
Published on Dec 30, 2025 09:00 pm IST