News for '-soviet-states'

Jolt to Ukraine peace as Putin-Trump meet likely to be stalled

Jolt to Ukraine peace as Putin-Trump meet likely to be stalled

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

This comes despite Russia on Monday stating that Lavrov and Rubio held a "constructive" conversation as part of preparations for the meeting between their two presidents in Budapest, Hungary, Russian media has reported.

11 killed, 15 wounded in 'terrorist attack' at Russian military firing range

11 killed, 15 wounded in 'terrorist attack' at Russian military firing range

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The attack happened Saturday during a training session at the Western Military District, according to TASS, which cited the Russian defense ministry.

Biden, Putin agree to meet over Ukraine crisis

Biden, Putin agree to meet over Ukraine crisis

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Earlier on Sunday, Macron spoke with Biden and Putin on the Ukraine situation.

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

India Must Be Prepared for the Taliban

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Robust military preparedness along the entire perimeter of our nation is the only iron-clad permanent guarantee for our security, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

You betcha, that's my boy!

You betcha, that's my boy!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

The father of Andriy Rusol, who stroked Ukraine's first goal in their 4-0 World Cup rout of Saudi Arabia, won nearly $445 - three times the average monthly wage in the ex-Soviet state - after betting on his son.

Putin critic and chess champ Kasparov seeks Latvian citizenship

Putin critic and chess champ Kasparov seeks Latvian citizenship

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Former World chess champion turned Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov has asked Latvian politicians to grant him citizenship to help him pursue his political activities in Russia.

Kremlin terms doping allegations against Russian athletes 'groundless'

Kremlin terms doping allegations against Russian athletes 'groundless'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Kremlin on Tuesday dismissed allegations from the World Anti-Doping Agency that Russian athletes were guilty of using banned performance-enhancing substances on a large-scale, saying the assertions were groundless.

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Let us have a trade Akhand Bharat

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'We have not been able to use the potential of our location in the region and the world and our strength as a nation and an economy to establish an EU-like structure in South Asia,' points out Aakar Patel.

Brightest supermoon since 1948 lights up the skies!

Brightest supermoon since 1948 lights up the skies!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Monday's moon is the brightest moon in almost 69 years.

Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics

Beijing awarded 2022 Winter Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday, becoming the first city to be awarded both summer and winter Games.

The attack on Parliament and Osama's escape

The attack on Parliament and Osama's escape

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'Jaish aided by LeT attacked Parliament knowing mobilisation of Indian military assets would be the consequence.' 'That mobilisation happened, necessitating a military response from Musharraf who moved troops guarding back doors out of Tora Bora, facilitating Osama's escape.'

India in SCO: Opportunities and challenges

India in SCO: Opportunities and challenges

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

It is important the SCO focus strongly on economic development and regional integration that leads to greater benefits for the least developed regions of member-countries, writes Sana Hashmi.

Food Bill: Lessons India should have learnt from Soviet Union

Food Bill: Lessons India should have learnt from Soviet Union

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

By throwing food at poverty that is result of faulty economics and lack of jobs, one is only trying to suicidal path.