Vladimir Putin

US launches ground-based cruise missile after INF exit; Russia warns retaliation

The bilateral treaty between the US and Russia slowed down US weapons development, especially in intermediate-range nuclear missiles, something that China was able to develop over the years.

Aug 20, 2019

Did Trump warn Putin against meddling in 2020 US elections at G20 summit?

Trump made the tongue-in-cheek comment, "Don't meddle in US elections," a year after he was criticised for not confronting President Vladimir Putin at the Helsinki summit for Russian interference in the 2016 US elections.

Jun 28, 2019

G20 summit highlights: PM Modi's 5 key strategies for BRICS leaders to fight terror, recession

PM Modi pointed out that discussion on terrorism is the need of the hour and countries must participate to combat the global menace.

Jun 28, 2019

FACT CHECK: PM Modi beats Trump, Xi, Putin, becomes 'world's most powerful leader 2019' in UK magazine poll

The leading UK-based British Herald magazine described PM Modi as a key figure in the Asian region who has played an active role in implementing his "act east policies".

Jun 22, 2019

PM Modi to meet Xi, Putin at SCO but not Imran Khan

Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit.

Jun 11, 2019

Chernobyl review -- HBO delivers masterpiece after Game of Thrones

Chernobyl is a depiction of an infected political system and it represents that era where everything was out of control.

Jun 5, 2019

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US threatens India of serious implications over buying S-400 missile defence system from Russia

S-400 missile is regarded as the most reliable against a larger array of aerial attacks, particularly fighter the US made aircrafts such as F-18s and F-35s.

Jun 1, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah

Trump and Putin among top world leaders to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony?

Narendra Modi will be the third Prime Minister to return to office after completing a full term after the nation's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru and Congress leader Manmohan Singh.

May 24, 2019

Vladimir Putin's secret gymnast lover gives birth to twins in Moscow VIP clinic

It was after Putin's divorce in 2014 that Kabaeva's name started popping up with the Russian president.

May 22, 2019

Oil prices likely to jump sharply as Russia refuses to increase output

After Trump's announcement of the termination of exemptions, it was expected that the countries like Russia and Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude exporter would increase production to facilitate the shortages in the supply

Apr 28, 2019

Mountain collapses in Russia: Conspiracy theorists put forward UFO crash possibilities

Popular UFO researcher Tyler Glockner, who runs the YouTube channel Secureteam10, argued that the mountain collapse could be the result of an alien ship crash.

Jan 15, 2019

Trump ex-security chief sold country out, says judge

Russia collusion investigation head Robert Mueller had proposed Flynn receive no jail time for lying to investigators about his Moscow ties - and in his own pitch to the court last week, Flynn had requested the same.

Dec 19, 2018

Russia, Saudi to extend OPEC+ pact to arrest sliding oil prices

The announcement was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin after he met Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the sidelines of G-20 meeting in Argentina.

Dec 2, 2018

Why S-400 anti-aircraft missile system is a game-changer for India vis-à-vis Pakistan

With a range of 400km, the radars of the S-400 system can cover almost the whole of Pakistani airspace and track almost all kinds of aircraft taking off, flying and landing.

Oct 3, 2018

India, Russia to sign military logistics agreement in October

Under a logistics agreement, military facilities in partner countries can be used for refuelling of aircraft and ships, repair, maintenance, replenishment of provisions and as resting and transit points for soldiers.

Sep 4, 2018

Donald Trump fears Vladimir Putin; a personality trait analysis shows it

Battle-hardened Trump cares little for criticism and would not change his stance just because domestic critics demand a change. Yet he took a U-turn on Putin's role in election hacks. Why couldn't he take that stance in Helsinki, in Putin's presence?

Jul 19, 2018

Horrified Melania Trump gifts internet best meme-worthy expression during Trump-Putin meet

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were in Finland recently where they met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The FLOTUS became the laughing stock online after her haunted expression went viral.

Jul 19, 2018

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold first summit talks in Helsinki

The Helsinki summit is the capstone to a nearly week-long trip for Trump during which he has sown doubts about his commitment to the NATO military alliance

Jul 16, 2018

Putin with a Russian jersey ahead of the FIFA World Cup

Soccer: Putin says World Cup has broken stereotypes about Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that his country's hosting of the soccer World Cup had helped debunk stereotypes about it.

Jul 6, 2018

Russia on top: Five ultra-futuristic weapons to demolish US dominance for ever?

The new weapon system - comprising Sarmat ICBM, Fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter, Armata Tanks and S-500 air defence architecture -- will have no equals in the world, according to Yury Borisov, the Russian deputy prime minister.