Russia and India on Monday extended a military cooperation deal through to 2030 and signed a $5.4 billion missile defense system contract, despite a possibility of sanctions from the United States. The bilateral agreements were made between Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart, General Sergey Shoigu, hours before a meeting between Indian…
Russia, India Extend Military Cooperation Deal Despite US Sanctions Risk
Russia to Export Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine Taken by Putin
The head of a Russian state-owned investment fund, Kirill Dmitriev, said on Nov. 24 that Russia would sell the Sputnik V nasal vaccine to other countries next year, according to televised footage obtained by Reuters. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), responsible for marketing Russia’s domestically produced vaccine overseas, made the announcement after President Vladimir Putin…
Top US, Russian Military Chiefs Speak by Phone Amid Tensions Over Ukraine
U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley spoke by phone with top Russian military officer, Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov, on Tuesday amid growing tensions between the nations over Ukraine. According to a readout of the call released by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the pair discussed “discussed several security-related issues…
Russia Will Supply Navy With Tsirkon Hypersonic Missiles in 2022, Says Putin
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the country’s “Tsirkon” (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missile tests are nearing completion and the weapon will officially start to be used by the Russian Navy in 2022. “The trials of the Tsirkon seaborne hypersonic cruise missile are coming to a close. In the course of the trials, it…
Moscow Imposes 4-Month Stay-at-Home Order for Unvaccinated Seniors, Chronically Ill
Moscow on Tuesday ordered its unvaccinated seniors and those with chronic illnesses to stay at home for four months as part of a wave of new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. Beginning on Oct. 25, those over 60 and those with chronic diseases who are unvaccinated in the Russian capital must remain…
Imprisoned Russian Activist Awarded Sakharov Prize, EU’s Top Recognition
Jailed Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny was awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize on Wednesday for his efforts in challenging President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power. “He has fought tirelessly against the corruption of Vladimir Putin’s regime. This cost him his liberty and nearly his life. Today’s prize recognises his immense bravery and…
China, Russia Among Those Not Attending G20 Summit in Italy
Russia, China, Japan, and Mexico have confirmed that they will not be attending the G20 meeting held this month in Rome which Italian officials hope will be an in-person event. While Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be taking part via video link, Mexico will be sending Foreign Minister Marcelo…
Belarus Leader Accuses NATO of Building Bases During Annual Drill in Ukraine
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, in a joint response with the Kremlin, has accused the United States of setting up bases while conducting an annual military exercise in Ukraine, involving thousands of troops from NATO member countries. Ukraine, together with service members from more than a dozen nations, launched Rapid Trident 21—an annual Ukrainian-led, American-assisted training…
Russia’s Ruling Pro-Putin Party Wins Majority but Loses Some Ground
MOSCOW—Russia’s ruling United Russia party, which supports President Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election and a sweeping crackdown on its critics, despite losing around one fifth of its support, partial results on Monday showed. With 33 percent of ballots counted, the Central Election Commission said United Russia had won just…
Putin Says Russia Needs to Work With the Taliban
Moscow—Russia needs to work with the ruling Taliban terrorist group in Afghanistan, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at a meeting of a China- and Russia-led security bloc, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Speaking via video link at the conference held in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, Putin said Russia supported a United Nations conference…
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