Russian President Vladimir Putin

Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte meets 'hero' Vladimir Putin

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday met the man he calls his hero, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and unburdened his gripes about US "hypocrisy," "bullying" and foreign wars.

Nov 20, 2016, 07:00 AM IST

India, Russia call for stamping out terror in all forms

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed the need to "deny safe havens to terrorists and counter the spread of terrorist ideology, stop recruitment, prevent travel of terrorists, strengthen border management and essentially have a legal regime built on the principle of zero tolerance for, or indirect support of, terrorism", he added.

Oct 15, 2016, 17:49 PM IST

PM Modi extends warm welcome to nations participating in 8th BRICS Summit in Goa

Asserting that India is delighted to host the 8th BRICS Summit in Goa followed by a first-ever BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended a warm welcome to all nations participating in the event and said that India looks forward to finding common resolve and solutions.

Oct 14, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

Putin wants to talk tough issues in Paris visit : Russian envoy

French officials are grappling for ways to put new pressure on Russia after Moscow vetoed a French-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution on Syria. 

Oct 11, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Kremlin fires Putin's longtime ally Ivanov

The Kremlin's press office today issued Putin's order to "relieve Sergei Ivanov of his duties."

Aug 12, 2016, 16:23 PM IST

Unable to stop Syria's war, US offers Russia new partnership

The United States offered Russia a broad new military partnership in Syria.

Jul 15, 2016, 11:18 AM IST

Putin vows Russian retaliation over US missile shield in Europe

Some elements of the US missile shield, which Putin said was a direct threat to Russia's security, are being installed in Poland, and some in Romania.

May 28, 2016, 03:27 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj talks tough, says double standards in dealing with terrorism dangerous

Swaraj said a host of issues including situation in the Middle East were discussed at the RIC meet.

Apr 18, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

Russia to keep fighting IS and other 'terrorist groups' in Syria: Putin

I want to underline again that Islamic State, Al-Nusra and other terrorist groups designated as such by the UN are not included in the ceasefire deal: Putin. 

Feb 26, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

REVEALED: Putin grooming ex-bodyguard to become future Russian president?

Dyumin has served Putin at close quarters, travelling with him in his official car as aide-de-camp.

Feb 06, 2016, 16:52 PM IST

Pope, Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba

Pope Francis and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church will meet in Cuba next week in what could be a landmark step towards healing the 1,000-year-old rift between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.

Feb 06, 2016, 03:22 AM IST

Putin abolishes space agency

The newly-created corporation will manage space operations and implement the regulatory control accordingly. 

Dec 28, 2015, 20:02 PM IST

'Russian President Vladimir Putin met Taliban chief for support against Islamic State'

President Vladimir Putin is known to be concerned that the IS militants are gaining a foothold in Afghanistan.

Dec 28, 2015, 19:32 PM IST

India, Russia to manufacture military choppers

Putin said Unit-II of Kudankulam atomic plant in Tamil Nadu, being built by Russia, will be commissioned within weeks and negotiations are at an advanced staged for Unit III and IV. 

Dec 24, 2015, 23:28 PM IST

Obama urges Turkey to reduce tensions with Russia

U.S. President Barack Obama urged Turkey on Tuesday to reduce tensions with Russia that are hampering efforts to fight Islamic State militants in Syria and stressed that U.S. support for its NATO ally`s security remained steadfast.

Dec 01, 2015, 19:40 PM IST

Russia pounds IS jihadists with 'For Paris' bombs

Russian television broadcast a video in which a man is seen scrawling "For our people!" and "For Paris!" in black pen on aerial bombs minutes before a warplane is set to take off from the country's airbase in Syria.

Nov 21, 2015, 04:51 AM IST

Putin says seeking 'coordinated framework' to fight Islamic State

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview released on Sunday that he was seeking partners to set up a "coordinated framework" to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.

Sep 27, 2015, 20:36 PM IST