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‘India acts in its own interest, pressure won’t work’: Putin defends ties with New Delhi

June 06, 2026 8:33 am

Vladimir Putin described India as a reliable partner and said Moscow does not see New Delhi’s ties with other countries as a concern.

Sukhoi Su-57 jet fighter performs during International military-technical forum "Army-2020" at Kubinka airbase in Moscow Region, Russia August 25, 2020. REUTERS

Putin says Russia ready to jointly build Su-57 stealth fighter with India

June 05, 2026 7:52 pm

Speaking in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin made a fresh pitch for Moscow's premier stealth jet, offering India co-production and unrestricted technology sharing to help bridge its upcoming fighter squadron gap.

Viktor Orbán's defeat is also a loss for Trump and Putin

April 14, 2026 1:23 pm

It also sends a message to populist leaders worldwide that populism can take you only so far. The polarisation created by such leaders can also galvanise populations to unite against them, even behind relatively weak alternatives

Amid US-Israel-Iran war, Putin makes Rs 7,150 crore a day from oil: Report

March 27, 2026 12:24 am

Putin said Russian companies and the government should take a cautious approach when deciding how to spend windfall gains from higher oil ⁠prices resulting from the war in the Middle East.

Putin kneels down to award Paralympic gold medallist Ivan Golubkov; ‘symbolic gesture’ goes viral

March 21, 2026 12:26 pm

The ceremony took place as Putin welcomed members of the Russian Paralympic contingent following their historic campaign at the Games.

From comrades being executed by commanders, to electrocutions, and men being starved in pits – the soldiers shared harrowing stories of torture, humiliation and near death experiences with the BBC.

Ukraine war enters 5th year: Russian soldiers claim commanders ordered executions of fellow troops, says report

February 25, 2026 5:21 am

Soldiers would also be sent to “meat storms” – a tactic that involves sending waves of men across the front line to wear down Ukrainian forces.

Soldiers are at a pickup before assignments on the frontline near Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine. (AP Photo)

Four years on, India must realise: On Russia-Ukraine war, a hands-off strategy is not ideal

February 24, 2026 12:08 pm

The ongoing war has exceeded the duration of Russia’s involvement in the Great Patriotic War (World War II), which lasted 1,417 days

In the glow of Putin’s visit, why no banquet invite to Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge cast a shadow

December 09, 2025 10:11 am

There have been many instances in the past of the government and the Opposition working together to reinforce India’s position on the global stage on various issues. This bipartisan spirit was missing from Rashtrapati Bhavan's guest list.

From Gucchi Doon Chetin to Badam ka Halwa: Inside the vegetarian banquet for Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan

December 06, 2025 12:29 pm

President Droupadi Murmu received Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour

Nehru-Gandhis ‘cemented idea of leadership as birthright’: Tharoor attacks dynasty politics, Congress mum

Shashi Tharoor invited to Putin dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rahul Gandhi and Kharge not

May 04, 2026 1:11 pm

Reacting to Shashi Tharoor being invited, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said, “Those who extended such an invitation raise questions, and those who accepted are also open to scrutiny."