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Putin says ties with North Korea raised to ‘unprecedentedly high level’
Seoul: Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for showing heartfelt hospitality during his visit to Pyongyang last week, saying bilateral ties have been boosted to an "unprecedentedly high level",…
Places of worship attacked in Russia’s Dagestan
Moscow: Two Orthodox churches, a synagogue, and a traffic police station in Russia's Dagestan region were attacked on Sunday, leaving a priest and at least seven security personnel, including six local policemen, dead, reports said.…
Russia vows to respond adequately if US closes visa centre
Moscow: Russia will give an adequate response if the US closes Russia's visa centre, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
"In case such measures are implemented, the Russian side will give an adequate…
Russia to further develop nuclear weapons: Putin
Moscow; Russia has plans to further develop its nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"Our plans include further development of the nuclear triad as a guarantee of strategic deterrence and maintaining the balance…
Putin warns S.Korea against arms deliveries to Ukraine
Hanoi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said South Korea would be making a "big mistake" if it supplies arms to Ukraine.
"If that happens, then we will make corresponding decisions that will not please the current leadership of…
Russia’s Pacific Fleet starts military exercises
Vladivostok: Russia's Pacific Fleet began deploying its forces as part of the exercises scheduled to take place from June 18 to 28, local media reported on Tuesday.
"The Pacific Fleet forces have initiated the deployment from their…
Russian President Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam
Moscow; Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a two-day visit to Pyongyang starting Tuesday, his first trip to North Korea in 24 years.
"At the invitation of Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin…
Russia, Egypt to conduct joint naval exercises in the Mediterranean
Moscow: Two warships of the Russian Pacific Fleet will participate in joint naval exercises with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday.
A group of combat ships from the Pacific…
Talks with Ukraine if it withdraws troops from Donbas, other conflict areas: Putin
Moscow: Days ahead of the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that his country was ready for talks with Ukraine, provided it completely withdraws its troops from the Donbas, Kherson, and…
Russian warships arrive at Havana port after drills
Moscow: A detachment of Russian warships arrived at the port of Havana, Cuba, after completing exercises on using high-precision weapons, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
The Ministry said on Wednesday that these ships, belonging to…
Russia imposes entry ban on some UK politicians, journalists and experts
Moscow: Russia has announced entry bans on several British politicians, journalists, and experts, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
"In response to the hostile actions of the UK, it was decided to include a number of…
PM to Prez Putin: Dialogue only way forward for Ukraine conflict
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on telephone and reiterated his call for "dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward" in the context of Ukraine conflict, officials said.…
Ukraine drone attack kills 3 in Russia
Moscow: Ukraine launched a drone attack against two military airfields deep inside Russia on Monday morning, leaving three Russian servicemen dead and four others injured, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
The Soviet-made jet drones…
Putin: Russia is the largest investor in Kazakhstan’s economy
Moscow: Russia is one of the largest investors in the economy of Kazakhstan with the total volume of Russian capital investments amounting to almost $17 billion, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
"Russia has been and remains…
‘Ukraine conflict’ concerns the global economy: Jaishankar in Moscow
Moscow: During bilateral talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar pointed out at "consequences of the Ukraine conflict" while mentioning concerning issues that have taken a toll on…
Russia nightclub fire: Death toll from fire reaches 13
Moscow: The death toll from a fire at a nightclub in the Russian city of Kostroma has preliminary reached 13, with 4 more people injured, a spokesperson of regional emergency services told Sputnik on Saturday.
"According to preliminary…
Su-30 jet crashes in Russia, 2 pilots killed
Moscow: Two pilots died and no casualties occurred among civilians as a result of the crash of a Su-30 jet in the Russian city of Irkutsk, the ministry of emergency situations (EMERCOM) said on Sunday.
"Two pilots died, there are no…
Russia distances itself from controversial documentary on Kashmir
Russia has distanced itself from a report on Kashmir to be aired by a Russian digital outlet Redfish, titled 'Kashmir: Palestine in the Making', and said that the views expressed there do not reflect that of Moscow. In a statement,…