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HAL has followed end-user commitments, report in US daily on re-routing restricted tech to Russia incorrect, misleading: Sources
New Delhi, March 31: Terming a report in a US-based publication about an Indian defence PSU selling imported equipment to a supplier of Russian arms agency as "factually incorrect and misleading", sources said on Monday that the report has tried to "frame issues and distort facts to suit a political narrative".
He was never going to be a member of NATO: Trump on Ukraine President Zelenskyy
Washington, DC, March 31: US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (local time), addressed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's intentions regarding the rare earth deal with the US and his aspirations for NATO membership.
Trump pissed off with Putin's actions, says end Ukraine war or face tariffs on Russian oil
Washington, DC, March 31: President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin: cooperate on ending the Ukraine war or face additional tariffs on Russian oil, CNN reported.
Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump has said that he is "pissed off" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, telling NBC News in a phone interview last week that he could impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin doesn't cooperate in ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
RB Leipzig sack coach Marco Rose after 2.5 years in charge
Leipzig, March 30: RB Leipzig have sacked head coach Marco Rose following their Saturday's defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach. His coaching team of Alexander Zickler, Marco Kurth and Frank Geideck have also left the club, along with Frank Aehlig (head of first team football), the Bundesliga club said on Sunday.
Russian Army's six-member delegation visits College of Military Engineering in Pune
New Delhi, March 28: A six-member delegation from the Russian Army, led by Major General Marchenko Andei, visited the College of Military Engineering in Maharashtra's Pune from 26 to 28 March 2025 as part of the Subject Matter Experts Exchange Programme.
Ex Indra:14th edition of India, Russia bilateral naval exercise set to take place off Chennai
New Delhi, March 28: The 14th edition of the Indian and Russia bilateral naval exercise Indra, a cornerstone of the enduring maritime partnership between India and Russia, is set to take place off Chennai from March 28 to April 2, 2025, according to a Ministry of Defence statement.
India, Russia participate in six-day bilateral naval exercise
New Delhi, March 29: The navies of India and Russia participated in a six-day Naval bilateral exercise, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
Putin cites North Korea among Russia's potential partners to settle Ukraine war: Report
Seoul, March 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday listed North Korea as one of the partner countries he is willing to work with to settle its war in Ukraine, according to a Russian report.
Putin calls for peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war
Moscow, March 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Kremlin stands for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict on the condition that its root causes are removed, describing the conflict as complex and demanding a "careful approach."
Macron unveils Ukraine support plans at Paris summit
Paris, March 28: French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a range of initiatives to support Ukraine at a summit in Paris, amid growing uncertainty over continued US assistance.
Submarine accident in Red Sea kills six Russians
Cairo, March 27: Six people, including two minors, of Russian nationality were killed after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. The accident occurred on Thursday in the resort city of Hurghada.
Russia awards medal to North Korean leader Kim ahead of 80th Victory Day celebrations
Seoul, March 27: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been awarded a medal commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Day by the Russian government on Thursday, Moscow's embassy in Pyongyang said.
Putin, Al Nahyan discuss strategic partnership between Russia and UAE
Moscow, March 27: The Presidents of the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates (the UAE), Vladimir Putin and Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held telephonic talks on Thuesday, stated the official website of the Russian President, TV BRICS reported.
IPC panel finds Russian Paralympian guilty of doping, 10 years after Sochi Winter Games
Mumbai, March 27: The Independent Anti-Doping Tribunal of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has found Para cross country and Para biathlon athlete Nikolay Polukhin of Russia committed an anti-doping rule violation at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
Navigating complex geo-political landscape, India and Russia explore new frontiers of cooperation: EAM Jaishankar
Moscow, March 27: India-Russia relationship continues to expand and deepen in the backdrop of a dynamic world order, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar stated on Thursday at the international conference 'Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda' hosted by Russian International Affairs Council in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Moscow.
Preparations underway for North Korean leader Kim's visit to Russia this year: Reports
Seoul, March 27: Preparations are underway for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia this year, a Russian Minister said on Thursday.
We share Indian foreign policy's concept 'the whole world is a family', says Russian FM
Moscow, March 27: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov while speaking at the conference on "Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations" said that it was symbolic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia. The conference is jointly hosted by the Embassy of India in Russia and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
Putin to visit India, 'one of the great powers of our time', soon: Lavrov
Moscow, Nov 27: Citing that the political dialogue between India and Russia is "developing dynamically" and is facilitated by the fact that Moscow and New Delhi "have close or even coinciding views on the objectively emerging multipolar world order", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that preparations are being made for Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to India.
EAM Jaishankar reaffirms strong India-Russia ties, highlights expanding partnership dynamic world order
New Delhi, March 27: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed the enduring strength of India-Russia relations, emphasising that "India immensely values its relation with Russia," underscoring that the "further enhancement of the special and privileged strategic partnership" remains a shared foreign policy priority for both nations.
Russian President Putin accepts invite to visit India, Foreign Minister Lavrov says preparation on
Moscow, March 27: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India, as confirmed by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, Russian news agency TASS reported.
Sber enters Top 25 of Europe's most valued banking brands
New Delhi, March 26: Sber has been ranked 78th among the Top 500 banking brands and 22nd in the ranking of the 25 most valuable bank brands in Europe.
Russian companies participate in Smart Cities India Expo
Moscow, March 26: Russian companies participated for the first time in the Indian technology exhibition Smart Cities India Expo, TV BRICS reported. Russian Export Centre (REC), a partner of TV BRICS, reported on Russian firms' participation in the event.
TV BRICS launches educational television project on learning Russian language in BRICS+ nations
Moscow, March 26: TV BRICS has launched a new educational television project aimed at learning Russian as a foreign language and popularising Russian culture abroad. The series of programmes, "Russian Lessons with Tanya Semke," is aimed at showcasing them in BRICS+ countries.
Growing China-Russia-Iran-North Korea cooperation poses multi-front threat to US: Report
Washington, March 26: The rapidly intensifying cooperation among four major adversaries of the United States - China, Russia, Iran and North Korea --spotlighting that Russia's war in Ukraine is a catalyst that could drag the United States into a multi-front conflict according to a report.
Ukraine, US end talks in Riyadh with focus on Black Sea navigation, energy facilities protection
Riyadh, March 26: The new round of talks between Ukrainian and US delegations concluded in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, local media Al Arabiya News reported.
Russia says no plan for Putin-Trump talks, possibility remains open
Moscow, March 25: The Kremlin on Tuesday said that there are no plans for high-level discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, though plans can change rapidly if necessary.
US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Washington, DC, March 26: The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level discussions by US President Donald Trump with, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy respectively, an official press release by the White House stated.
Russia developing privileged strategic partnership with India; expanding ties with major global states: Lavrov
Moscow, March 25: Russia is actively expanding ties with the majority of global states, including India with whom Moscow is developing a "privileged strategic partnership," the country's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said
UAE President receives phone call from Russian President
Abu Dhabi, March 24: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen ties. The conversation took place within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries and as part of efforts to serve their mutual interests. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing these ties across multiple sectors for the benefit of their peoples.
US, Russia negotiators begin talks in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
Riyadh, March 24: The high-stakes meeting between a US delegation led by US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wiktkoff and Kremlin negotiators has started in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, where the Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in separate talks with Moscow and Kyiv, CNN reported.
Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in US-brokered peace talks
Riyadh, March 24: The Russian delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, to participate in the peace negotiations brokered by the United States, aiming to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Planned, provocative nuclear war rehearsal: N Korea condemns US-S Korea military drills
Seoul, March 24: North Korea on Monday criticised the annual joint military drills by the United States and South Korea, calling them a "planned and provocative nuclear war rehearsal."
Moscow, Washington committed to settling Ukraine crisis: Kremlin
Moscow, March 24: Moscow and Washington have a mutual desire to move forward with efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Russia and US hold talks on Ukraine conflict in Riyadh
Moscow, March 24: Russia and the United States have begun consultations in Riyadh on Monday regarding the settlement of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The talks are aimed at discussing details about a partial ceasefire and cessation of hostilities to end the conflict.
US envoy Witkoff says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace ahead of talks on Ukraine
Washington, March 24: US special envoy Steve Witkoff has expressed optimism ahead of high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine and said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to end the three-year-old conflict.
US-Ukraine talks underway in Saudi Arabia as delegations meet for negotiations
Riyadh, March 24: Delegations from the United States and Ukraine have engaged in discussions in Saudi Arabia as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Al Jazeera reported.
Elephant in room is whether Ukraine will cede territories: US Special Envoy ahead of peace talks
Washington DC, March 23: US special envoy Steve Witkoff said that "the elephant in the room" for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine is the status of Crimea and four mainland Ukrainian regions 'occupied' by Russia, CNN reported.
7 injured as Russia launches mass drone attack against Kyiv
Kyiv, March 23: Russia launched an overnight drone attack against Kyiv, striking multiple residential buildings and injuring at least seven people, local authorities reported in the early hours on Sunday.
North Korean leader vows to 'invariably' support Russia's war against Ukraine
Seoul, March 22: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his willingness to "invariably" support Russia's war against Ukraine during his meeting with a top Russian security official, Pyongyang's state media reported on Saturday.