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Russian missiles strike Kyiv, one dead in Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say

January 13, 2026 5:51 am

The head of Kyiv's military ​administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said ‌the capital came under attack from missiles. ​

Russia’s fearsome arsenal fizzled in Venezuela. Here’s why.

January 12, 2026 8:55 pm

The vaunted, Russian-made S-300 and Buk-M2 air defense systems were supposed to be a potent symbol of the close ties between Venezuela and Russia, two rivals of the United States.

Britain in talks with NATO to counter Russia and China in Arctic

January 11, 2026 11:43 pm

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the talks are “business as usual” rather than a response to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.

Himachal youth among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US: Father of detained man says PM Modi’s intervention can ensure safe release of their son

January 10, 2026 9:53 pm

The tanker, Marinera — earlier named Bella 1 — had been chartered by a private trader and was reportedly carrying crude oil linked to Venezuela.

Russian shadow fleet oil tanker damaged in drone attack off Turkey coast

January 08, 2026 11:44 pm

In December, at least four Russian oil tankers were hit by drone attacks.

Another sanctioned Russian oil tanker spotted sailing in English Channel under false name, day after UK helped US seize Marinera

January 08, 2026 10:31 pm

The shadow fleet tanker, which was called Tia in August 2024, when it was sanctioned, was later renamed as Tavian.

3 Indians among crew as US special forces seize Russian oil tanker in dramatic North Atlantic standoff

January 08, 2026 9:21 pm

Russian diplomats have demanded that the crew be treated humanely and be allowed to return to their home countries as soon as possible.

Trump's former Russia adviser says Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine

January 07, 2026 5:24 pm

The Russians repeatedly floated the idea of a “very strange swap arrangement between Venezuela and Ukraine," Hill said during a congressional hearing in 2019.

Aldrich Ames, CIA turncoat who helped the Soviets, dies at 84

January 07, 2026 5:32 pm

The son of an alcoholic CIA officer, Ames failed upward through the agency ranks for 17 years until he attained a headquarters post of extraordinary sensitivity.

Trump dismisses Kremlin claim of drone attack on Putin residence

January 05, 2026 11:33 am

Trump has struggled to fulfil his campaign promise to quickly end the war in Ukraine and has expressed frustration with both Zelenskyy and Putin as he attempts to mediate a settlement to a conflict he once claimed he could end in a day.

In photos | Hugs and shared smiles -- Modi, Putin and Xi in a candid chat on Day 2 of SCO summit in China

September 01, 2025 11:38 am

"Always a delight to meet President Putin!," PM Modi said as the two leaders are set to hold bilateral talks later today.

In photos: Supporters of Russian opposition leader Navalny gather at grave on first death anniversary

February 17, 2025 1:41 am

Navalny, a longtime critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, died on February 16, 2023, in the Polar Wolf penal colony in Kharp, where he was serving a prison sentence.

Air India ferry flight lands in San Francisco with passengers, crew two days after diversion

June 08, 2023 10:11 pm

A Delhi-San Francisco Air India flight was diverted to Magadan in Russia after it developed a technical glitch in one of its engines on Tuesday

In photos: America welcomes back Brittney Griner

December 10, 2022 1:59 pm

Russian-made missile shakes Poland, NATO

November 16, 2022 3:02 pm

A statement from the Polish Foreign Ministry identified the missile as being made in Russia. But President Andrzej Duda was more cautious about its origin, saying that officials did not know for sure who fired it or where it was made.

Scenes of jubilation as Russia retreats from Ukraine's Kherson

November 12, 2022 4:24 pm

Jubilant residents welcomed Ukrainian troops arriving in the centre of the strategic city of Kherson after Russia withdrew from the only regional capital it had captured since its invasion began in February.

Kyiv residents take shelter in subway station as Russian missiles, drones strike Ukraine

October 11, 2022 8:07 pm

As Russia launched missile attacks in several Ukraine cities, several people took shelter inside a subway station in capital Kyiv.

Long lines at Russian borders as over 1,94,000 residents flee mobilisation

September 28, 2022 2:30 pm

Over 1,94,000 Russian nationals have fled to neighboring Georgia, Kazakhstan and Finland — most often by car, bicycle or on foot — in the week since President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of reservists.

Thousands bid farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union

September 04, 2022 4:21 pm

From his 'Glasnost' policy to a failed coup: Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's life in pictures

August 31, 2022 12:01 pm

Mikhail Gorbachev played an instrumental role in ending the Cold War in 1991, without bloodshed. He also received the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for the same.

Meet the KGB spies who invented fake news

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

The New York Times reveals how one of the biggest fake news stories ever concocted — the 1984 AIDS-is-a-biological-weapon hoax — went viral in the pre-Internet era. Meet the KGB cons who invented it, and the “truth squad” that quashed it. For a bit.

The origin of AK-47

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

On this day, the first AK-47 went to production in what was then called the Soviet Union.

The origin on AK-47

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

On this day, the first AK-47 went to production in what was then called the Soviet Union.

Questions over Syrian Kurds' links to Assad and Russia

February 26, 2016 1:11 pm

Body of girl who died in Russia arrives in Mumbai

February 17, 2016 2:05 pm

Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): The body of a girl who died in a fire incident in Russia arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday. In the shocking tragedy, two medical students from Maharashtra died of suffocation after a fire broke out in their institute in Russia on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Karishma Bhosale (20) from Pune and Pooja Kallur (22) from Nerul. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya was seen condoling the family members of the girl.

Russia: Lavrov slams 'unilateral egoistic line' on Syria that benefits some

February 10, 2016 4:27 pm

Russian President wishes India on Republic Day

January 24, 2016 1:31 pm

Russia, Jan 24 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his greetings to the Indian citizens on the occasion of Republic Day. President Putin in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he appreciates relations of special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India. He added that he was sure that further build-up between the two nations will be fruitful bilateral cooperation in different areas. He also said that constructive interaction corresponds to their common interests and goes in line with ensuring stability and security in Asia and the entire world.

Sinai tragedy: funerals begin amid fresh theories over cause of crash

November 05, 2015 6:46 pm

Funerals have begun to take place in Russia for some of the 224 victims of the Sinai air crash. In the north western city of Veliky Novgorod, 60-year old Nina Lushchenko was the first to be laid to rest.

Russia sends missile systems to Syria to protect its forces

November 05, 2015 6:29 pm

Representatives of four Free Syrian Army rebel groups have dismissed a report claiming they would meet Russian officials to discuss fighting Islamic State militants.