Russia detains dozens at protest supporting Rohingya
"Our brothers are being detained! Why are Muslims always to blame, why are they detaining us?" one protester shouted.
Sep 10, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Xiamen to attend BRICS Summit
During his two day visit, Modi is also expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings including with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders.
Sep 03, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
President Donald Trump thanks Russian President Vladimir Putin for expelling US embassy staff
Bedminster , Aug 11 (AFP) President Donald Trump has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering the US embassy in Moscow to slash its staff -- boasting that this would cut payroll costs.
Aug 11, 2017, 06:42 AM IST
Russian vote meddling led to 'serious mistrust': Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
Donald Trump has played down the allegations, but the ongoing controversy cast a pall over already tense ties, which most recently saw President Vladimir Putin order the US diplomatic mission in Moscow cut 755 personnel.
Aug 07, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Putin reacts to US sanctions, says 755 US diplomats 'must leave'
The Russian foreign ministry had earlier demanded Washington cut its diplomatic presence in Russia by September to 455 -- the same number Moscow has in the US.
Jul 30, 2017, 23:44 PM IST
Western sanctions made Russia stronger, says Putin
The Republican-led Senate voted Wednesday to punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 election by approving a wide-ranging package of sanctions that targets key sectors of Russia's economy and individuals who carried out cyberattacks.
Jun 15, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
Russia marks three years since Crimea takeover
Russia on Saturday marked a low-key third anniversary of the seizure of Crimea from Ukraine, as Kiev blasted the annexation of the strategic Black Sea peninsula as a "crime".
Mar 18, 2017, 18:35 PM IST
Putin jokes that Russian borders 'don't end'
Putin corrected him: "Russia's borders don't end anywhere," before adding: "That is a joke."
Nov 24, 2016, 21:35 PM IST
Putin signs law halting plutonium disposal deal with US
The Russian parliament had previously approved the legislation.
Oct 31, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
Russia plans $1 billion in India joint fund, to pump $500 million in Indian infrastructure space
In a first, Moscow has agreed to pump in USD 500 million into the Indian infrastructure space, along with an equal investment by the newly formed National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF), to form a USD 1 billion 'Russian Indian Investment Fund'.
Oct 15, 2016, 11:14 AM IST
President Putin ratifies deal on indefinite Russian air group deployment in Syria
Putin in August asked lawmakers to ratify the deal, which grants Russian forces immunity from prosecution in Syria.
Oct 14, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
After Putin cancels visit, Hollande says would meet `any time` on Syria
President Vladimir Putin has cancelled a planned visit to Paris, the Kremlin said today, but remains open to meeting Francois Hollande when the French leader is ready.
Oct 11, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
Russian holds parliament vote with little threat for Putin
The nationwide election follows a tumultuous few years that have seen the country seize the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine, plunge into its worst standoff with the West since the Cold War and start a military operation in Syria.
Sep 18, 2016, 22:48 PM IST
'Putin, Kerry did not discuss military cooperation in Syria'
President Vladimir Putin and US Secretary of State John Kerry did not discuss direct military cooperation in Syria during talks aimed at reviving the stalled peace process in the war-torn country, the Kremlin said today.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Russia will consider steps to end threats from US in Europe
Putin spoke after a US anti-missile defence system in Romania aimed at protecting NATO members from threats by "rogue" nations became operational on Thursday.
May 13, 2016, 22:47 PM IST
Russian court throws out lawsuit against Putin
On Thursday anti-corruption crusader Navalny announced he had filed a lawsuit against Putin, accusing him of ordering huge loans to a firm owned by the president`s son-in-law.
Feb 12, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Kremlin critic Khodorkovsky may seek UK asylum: Report
Former oil tycoon and a fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Khodorkovsky says he is considering to apply for political asylum in the UK.
Dec 24, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Putin approves economic retaliation measures against Turkey
The decree said a ban on charter flights from Russia to Turkey would be introduced.
Nov 29, 2015, 00:34 AM IST
Russian military says its bombing sharply cut IS oil incomes
Russian warplanes destroyed 15 oil refining and storage facilities in Syria.
Nov 21, 2015, 04:10 AM IST
President Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to US boxer Roy Jones Jr
President Vladimir Putin on Saturday granted citizenship to US boxer Roy Jones Jr after the American asked for a passport over tea in Moscow-annexed Crimea.
Sep 12, 2015, 18:36 PM IST
