Vinay Shukla

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Talking to them like...: Russia on US tariff threats to India, China

Talking to them like...: Russia on US tariff threats to India, China

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday said the US threats of tariffs against India and China are failing and there is a growing understanding in Washington of the futility of talking in such language with two ancient civilisations.

Putin offered lift to Modi in his car, spoke for 50 mins

Putin offered lift to Modi in his car, spoke for 50 mins

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was offered a lift by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his AURUS limousine to reach the venue of their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Monday.

Putin to visit India in December, says Kremlin

Putin to visit India in December, says Kremlin

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to India in December, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said. Putin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China's Tianjin city to discuss the preparations for his visit to India.

'Light at the end of tunnel': Putin optimistic on Russia-US ties

'Light at the end of tunnel': Putin optimistic on Russia-US ties

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about Russia-US relations, citing potential cooperation in the Arctic and Alaska. He acknowledged the current low level of relations but sees improvement with President Trump's administration. Putin also emphasized the importance of Russia's sovereignty and the role of its nuclear industry.

Doval, Russian first dy PM discuss military-tech ties, joint projects

Doval, Russian first dy PM discuss military-tech ties, joint projects

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2025

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov to discuss bilateral military-technical ties and implementation of joint projects in strategic sectors. The meeting comes amid growing US pressure and tariffs on Indian goods.

Doval meets Putin, reaffirms ties with Russia amid Trump's threat

Doval meets Putin, reaffirms ties with Russia amid Trump's threat

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral cooperation, reaffirming India's commitment to the relationship despite external pressures. Doval also extended an invitation from PM Modi for Putin to visit India later this year.

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Trump's 24-hr threat to India; Russia steps in to defend

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on New Delhi 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours because it is buying Russian oil.

Russia exits nuclear treaty with US after Trump's submarine move

Russia exits nuclear treaty with US after Trump's submarine move

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

Russia announces its withdrawal from a self-imposed moratorium on deploying intermediate-range missiles, citing escalating tensions with the US and the repositioning of American nuclear submarines.

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Enough Russian nuke subs to counter Trump's 2: Russia downplays US threat

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2025

A Russian Parliament member claims Russia has enough nuclear submarines to counter US deployments, following statements by Donald Trump and Dmitry Medvedev.

Fear the 'dead hand': Trump-Medvedev war of words escalates

Fear the 'dead hand': Trump-Medvedev war of words escalates

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned US President Donald Trump about the dangers of a 'dead hand' after Trump criticized Russia and India's close ties and their 'dead economies'.

Plane with 49 on board crashes in Russia, no signs of survivors

Plane with 49 on board crashes in Russia, no signs of survivors

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

There was 'no sign' of survivors after an aerial search of the crash site of a plane carrying 49 people in Russia's Far East, according to media reports.

Putin assures Iranian FM of support after US strikes

Putin assures Iranian FM of support after US strikes

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday assured Tehran of Moscow's support in de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict hours after the United States strikes at Iranian nuclear sites at dawn on Sunday.

'Dangerous escalation': Russia, China condemn US attack

'Dangerous escalation': Russia, China condemn US attack

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2025

China and Russia on Sunday strongly condemned the United States air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with China calling it a serious violation of the United Nations Charter that heightens tensions in West Asia, and Russia terming the strikes 'irresponsible' and asserting that they grossly violate international law, the UN Charter, and UN Security Council resolutions.

Moscow keen on revival of Russia-India-China troika

Moscow keen on revival of Russia-India-China troika

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleged that NATO is blatantly trying to lure India into anti-China intrigues.

India, Pakistan NSAs likely to meet in Moscow?

India, Pakistan NSAs likely to meet in Moscow?

Rediff.com   25 May 2025

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to attend a major security meeting in Moscow next week, organized by Russia's Security Council. Doval is invited for the 13th international meeting of high representatives for security issues, taking place from May 27-29. The meeting, chaired by Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, will see participation from over 150 countries and international organizations. Pakistan's NSA, Lt Gen Asim Malik, is also expected to attend the meeting, leading to speculation of a possible face-to-face meeting between the two NSAs amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack and subsequent retaliatory actions.

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine

Rediff.com   11 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 without any preconditions, a move welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who insisted that Moscow must agree to a ceasefire first.

Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Putin declares three-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine starting from midnight of May 7-8 to mark the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II. Putin urged the Kiev regime to follow suit, stating that the ceasefire will be in effect until midnight of May 10-11. Russia also reiterated its readiness for peace talks without preconditions and called for constructive interaction with international partners. The announcement comes as Russia prepares for its Victory Day celebrations on May 9, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.

Russian President Putin thanks Hamas for...

Russian President Putin thanks Hamas for...

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2025

President Vladimir Putin has thanked Palestinian group Hamas for releasing three Russian hostages captivated during the October 2023 attack on Israel.

After much heartburn, 'INS Vikramaditya' inducted into Navy

After much heartburn, 'INS Vikramaditya' inducted into Navy

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2013

The long-delayed and much-awaited $2.3 billion aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya was on Saturday inducted into the Indian Navy in Severodvinsk, Russia, in a strategic boost to India's maritime warfare capabilities.

Gita ban: Russian court suspends verdict till Dec 28

Gita ban: Russian court suspends verdict till Dec 28

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2011

A Russian court on Monday suspended its verdict till December 28 on the demand for banning Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, which a group linked to the Christian Orthodox Church has described as 'extremist'.