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Modi, Putin to discuss Russian-Indian cooperation in UN, G20 during SCO summit
Moscow : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Uzbekistan on September 15 and 16 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit where he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both…
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Russian war machine not close to living up to its pre-war billing
Kiev: From September 7-11, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military forces saw at least 338 pieces of important military hardware, from fighter jets to tanks to trucks, destroyed, damaged or captured, according to…
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Putin sacks top general following crushing defeat in eastern Ukraine
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to have sacked a top-ranking general just 16 days after appointing him following his crushing defeat in eastern Ukraine, media reports said. The Russian President…
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Ukraine successes have ‘significant implications’ for Russian operation
Kiev: The success of Ukrainian forces in pushing Moscow’s troops out of the Kharkiv region “have significant implications for Russia’s overall operational design”, and for the morale of its soldiers on the…
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Ukraine’s army liberate another settlement in Kharkiv Oblast: Zelensky
Kiev: The Ukrainian armed forces have liberated the urban village of Chkalovske in Kharkiv Oblast from Russian invaders, said President Volodymyr Zelensky on social media on Sunday. Zelensky added: “Another liberated settlement!…
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Russian officials summoned by police after calling for Putin’s impeachment
St. Petersburg: Several elected officials in Russia have been summoned by the police after they called for the impeachment of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a media report said. In a rare display…
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‘Determined’ to enforce price cap on Russian oil: US
Washington: The US has said it is “determined” to enforce a price cap on Russian oil announced by the G7 countries, terming it a powerful tool that will significantly reduce Moscow’s main source…
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Putin pays last respects to Gorbachev, not to attend funeral
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his last respects to last Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev on Thursday, as he will not be able to attend the official farewell ceremony later this…
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Germany, France reject EU visa ban on Russians
Prague/Brussels: Germany and France have rejected a proposed blanket ban on Russian citizens entering the European Union (EU) in a joint position paper. “We should think about smart ways to make use…
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Zelensky warns against massive Russian shelling on I-Day
Kiev: As Ukraine prepares to celebrate Independence Day on Wednesday and also mark six months since the Russian invasion began on February 24, President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned citizens against massive shelling…
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No evidence of Indian companies circumventing Russian sanctions: US official
Mumbai: The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday said there is “no evidence” of Indian companies circumventing the sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “I’ve seen no evidence of…
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China ramps up Russian energy imports
Beijing: While many European countries are trying to wean themselves off Russian gas, China is importing an increasing amount of energy from its neighbour. Data from Beijing’s Customs Office on Saturday showed…
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Zelenskyy to host Lviv talks with UN chief, Turkish leader
Lviv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to host the UN chief and Turkey’s leader Thursday for talks on the recent deal to resume Ukraine’s grain exports, the volatile situation at a…
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After airspace closure, 10 Russian planes remain in Germany
Berlin: Almost half a year after the European Union closed its airspace to planes from Russia, 10 aeroplanes owned or controlled by Russians remain in Germany, according to a media report published…
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Russian optimism about reaching agreement with Iran in Vienna
Vienna: Talks to restore the nuclear agreement between Iran and six other states are going in the right direction, according to Russian negotiator Mikhail Ulyanov. “Looks like we are making progress. Let’s…
