Vladimir Putin will not personally attend G20 summit in New Delhi: Kremlin

Vladimir Putin will not personally attend G20 summit in New Delhi: Kremlin

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not personally attend the G20 summit to be held in New Delhi in September, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.

by Trans World Features August 25, 2023

Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv

Ukraine: Three die as Russian airstrikes hit Lutsk and Lviv

Local officials in Ukraine on Wednesday said at least three people died due to Russian missile attacks in the Volyn region of the war-hit country.

by Trans World Features August 16, 2023

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

New Delhi: Prominent world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday greeted India as the country celebrated 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead

Russian shelling in Ukraine leaves seven people, including a baby, dead

At least seven people, including a 23-day-old child, were killed as Russian shells hit southern Ukraine on Sunday.

by Trans World Features August 13, 2023

Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones, says Moscow Mayor

Russia shoots down two Ukrainian drones, says Moscow Mayor

Russia on Wednesday said they shot down two Ukrainian drones which were moving towards Moscow, the latest in a surge of drone attacks on the Russian capital.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2023

'Nothing will give India more happiness than...': NSA Ajit Doval on India's stand at global meet on Ukraine War

'Nothing will give India more happiness than...': NSA Ajit Doval on India's stand at global meet on Ukraine War

Riyadh: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday attended a conference held in Saudi Arabia along with counterparts from various nations. The main objective of this conference is to explore avenues for achieving a "peaceful resolution" to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, media reports said.

by Trans World Features August 06, 2023

PM Modi, President Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine, failed armed mutiny in Russia over call

PM Modi, President Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine, failed armed mutiny in Russia over call

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders discussed the "recent developments in Russia" in the wake of a failed armed mutiny by the Wagner group, as well as the situation in Ukraine.

by Trans World Features June 30, 2023

'This is not an era of war, India advocates return of dialogue': S Jaishankar on Ukraine conflict in Moscow

'This is not an era of war, India advocates return of dialogue': S Jaishankar on Ukraine conflict in Moscow

Moscow/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Tuesday said India "strongly advocates a return to dialogue and diplomacy" in relation to the situation of Ukraine as he met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow.

by Trans World Features November 08, 2022

UK provides Ukraine with $7.3mln cyber aid package

UK provides Ukraine with $7.3mln cyber aid package

London : The United Kingdom has mobilized 6.35 million pounds ($7.3 million) in an initial cyber assistance package to safeguard the Ukrainian government and its critical national infrastructure, the UK government said on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features November 01, 2022

Ukraine war: Russia launches ballistic missile as part of nuclear drills

Ukraine war: Russia launches ballistic missile as part of nuclear drills

Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday surveyed drills carried out by his nuclear-capable forces as Moscow raised "unverified" claims to India and China that Ukraine was developing a "dirty bomb."

by Trans World Features October 26, 2022

Rajnath Singh, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu discuss Ukraine situation

Rajnath Singh, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu discuss Ukraine situation

New Delhi: Defence Minister of Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday briefed his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh about the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

by Trans World Features October 26, 2022

'Modi was right,' says Macron backing Indian PM's anti-war stand before Putin

'Modi was right,' says Macron backing Indian PM's anti-war stand before Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was right when he told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that this was not the time for war, French President Emannuel Macron has said while addressing the general debate at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2022

Russian President Putin to visit Uzbekistan from Oct 18

Russian President Putin to visit Uzbekistan from Oct 18

Tashkent, Oct 17 (IBNS) Beginning Oct 18, at the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Uzbekistan.

by India Blooms News Service October 17, 2018

Russian mining company mints special Trump coins

Russian mining company mints special Trump coins

Moscow, Jan 20 (IBNS): Extending their warmth towards President-elect Donald Trump, who is due to take oath as the 45th President of the USA on Friday, a Russian mining company has minted special coins with his face on it to usher in the Trump era, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service January 20, 2017

Russians in favour of naming street after Donald Trump

Russians in favour of naming street after Donald Trump

Ryazan, Russia, Jan 11 (IBNS): Donald Trump's Russia stance seemed to have struck a chord with the country's people as citizens in the town of Ryazan wants a street to be named after the incoming US President, a CNN report said.

by IBNS January 11, 2017

Trump hails Putin as smart

Trump hails Putin as smart

Washington, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a move that will cause a significant discomfort to the present US government, President-elect Donald Trump has hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a smart man, following the latter's decision to not act against the US government's move to expel 35 Russian diplomats.

by IBNS December 31, 2016

US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies

US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies

Washington, Dec 30 (IBNS): The US government has sanctioned Russian intelligence agencies for allegedly interfering in the recently concluded Presidential elections in the United States, an official release stated.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

At least 19 dead in Siberia helicopter crash

At least 19 dead in Siberia helicopter crash

Moscow, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least 19 passengers died after a MI-8 helicopter crash landed on Russia's Yamal Peninsula in northwest Siberia, according to media reports.

by IBNS October 22, 2016

PM Modi lands in Uzbekistan, commences five nation tour of Central Asia,Russia

PM Modi lands in Uzbekistan, commences five nation tour of Central Asia,Russia

Tashkent, July 6 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent as he commenced his five nation tour of Central Asia and Russia on Monday.

by IBNS July 06, 2015