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Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Indian embassy in Moscow confirmed the death of Ravi Moun, who hailed from Matour village in Haryana's Kaithal district, his brother Ajay Moun said.

Putin bars dopers from Kremlin grants

Putin bars dopers from Kremlin grants

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The payment of Kremlin grants will cease the month after anti-doping authorities find an athlete, coach or sports specialist guilty of involvement in the use of performance- enhancing drugs, Putin's decree said.

Why Is Putin Bleeding?

Why Is Putin Bleeding?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Glimpses from the warzone in Ukraine.

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

'I don't think Putin is planning nuclear war'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'When human beings develop these dangerous toys and leave their control in the hands of aggressive megalomaniac politicians, the threat of a nuclear holocaust is always lurking on the horizon.'

PIX: Russian President Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game

PIX: Russian President Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The 66-year-old helped his side to an emphatic 14-7 win in the Night Hockey League.

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

India had a policy to maintain distance, but now...: Modi in Poland

India had a policy to maintain distance, but now...: Modi in Poland

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that he will share with the Ukrainian leader perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict.

President Putin revels in Russia's unexpected World Cup form

President Putin revels in Russia's unexpected World Cup form

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Increasingly isolated on the global stage, the World Cup has so far helped Vladimir Putin send a defiant message to his opponents that Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.

8 Indians serving in Russian forces dead; 63 seek early discharge: Govt

8 Indians serving in Russian forces dead; 63 seek early discharge: Govt

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The government has received requests for facilitation of early discharge of some Indian nationals purportedly recruited into the Russian armed forces in unclear circumstances, he said.

After meeting Putin, Trump terms Russia probe a 'disaster'

After meeting Putin, Trump terms Russia probe a 'disaster'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Praising the 'frank and business-like atmosphere' of the summit, the Russian leader said he considered the talks 'very successful and useful'.

Putin Finds Ukrainians Tough Opponents

Putin Finds Ukrainians Tough Opponents

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Ukraine's intelligence chief says Russia is sending more troops into Kherson -- the largest city in Ukraine under Russian occupation -- and may be preparing to defend it against a Ukrainian counteroffensive, despite previously saying that Russian forces were leaving the city.

Beware, Putin's Tanks!

Beware, Putin's Tanks!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The Ukrainian territorial defence forces's latest recruits are prepping for combat.

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Putin gets emotional as Modi strikes a personal chord

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Putin said India will become a full-fledged member of the SCO in a week.

Putin dials PM Modi, supports India in fight against terror

Putin dials PM Modi, supports India in fight against terror

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Modi thanked Putin for Russia's steadfast support for India's efforts to protect its interests against cross-border terror attacks, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.

Putin says Russia to probe doping allegations

Putin says Russia to probe doping allegations

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia needed to conduct its own investigation into allegations its athletes had systematically taken performance-enhancing substances and that someone needed to take personal responsibility for the problem.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Modi's first-ever visit to Ukraine likely in Aug; focus on ending war

Modi's first-ever visit to Ukraine likely in Aug; focus on ending war

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The proposed visit is being planned around the Ukrainian National Day of August 24 and the prime minister may also travel to Poland as part of a two-nation tour, they said.

PM confident that talks with Putin will strengthen partnership

PM confident that talks with Putin will strengthen partnership

Rediff.com20 May 2018

In a series of tweets -- in Russian and then in English -- on the eve of his visit to Russia, Modi said he looked forward to his meeting with Putin.

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savoured a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin's government derided Western efforts to isolate him.

Anti-Putin wave rocks Moscow

Anti-Putin wave rocks Moscow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

According to various claims, from 2,000 to 10,000 people had gathered at the rally in the biggest mass protest over a decade, carrying placards that read 'Down with the Party of Swindlers and Thieves!'.

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"He (Putin) said he didn't meddle. He said he didn't meddle. I asked him again," Trump said.

Kyiv Visit: Biden Sends Putin A Message

Kyiv Visit: Biden Sends Putin A Message

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Four days before the first anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, United States President Joe Biden sent the tyrant in the Kremlin a message by making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ukraine is currently in the middle of a strategic offensive into Russia's Kursk region.

The Perils Of Political Abuse

The Perils Of Political Abuse

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results, including those of the upcoming ones for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Russia to deliver S-400s to India on schedule: Putin

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

India announced its intention to acquire S-400 'Triumf' surface-to-air missile systems in 2015. The contract worth $5.43 billion was signed during the visit of President Putin to India last year.

Modi to visit Vladivostok, summit with Putin on Sep 4

Modi to visit Vladivostok, summit with Putin on Sep 4

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Its two main purposes are that the prime minister has been invited to attend the Eastern Economic Forum as one of the chief guests and he will also hold the 20th annual bilateral summit with the Russian president.

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The announcement comes days after Trump and his Russian counterpart held their maiden summit in Helsinki on Monday.

Putin declares Sochi Winter Games open

Putin declares Sochi Winter Games open

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open on Friday at a high-octane opening ceremony before 40,000 spectators at the gleaming new Fisht Stadium.

Sunak Rubs Salt On Putin's Wounds

Sunak Rubs Salt On Putin's Wounds

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on November 19 in his first visit to Kyiv since becoming prime minister.

Ukraine: Escaping Putin's Cruel War

Ukraine: Escaping Putin's Cruel War

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

While Russia focuses its attack on the east and south of the country, the threat of Russian missile strikes on Kyiv remains.

From inside the Kremlin: Modi, Putin hold talks

From inside the Kremlin: Modi, Putin hold talks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Modi, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a two-day visit, held talks with Putin during a restricted meeting in Kremlin to begin the 16th India-Russia Summit.

Trump says would not mind releasing details of his conversations with Putin

Trump says would not mind releasing details of his conversations with Putin

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Post reported that Trump has gone to "extraordinary lengths" to conceal details of his conversations with Putin, including on at least one occasion taking possession of the notes of his own interpreter and instructing the linguist not to discuss what had transpired with other administration officials.

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Trump-Putin meeting only next year: US National Security Adviser

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The two leaders had held their first bilateral summit in Helsinki, Finland on July 16, vowing a fresh start to troubled relations between their countries.

'Had a very good call': Trump congratulates Putin on re-election

'Had a very good call': Trump congratulates Putin on re-election

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

I think probably we'll be seeing President Putin in the not-too-distant future, Trump said.

Trump says he holds Putin personally responsible for election meddling

Trump says he holds Putin personally responsible for election meddling

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

On Wednesday, the US President said that he believes in the assessment of his intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in American elections in 2016 and his remarks contrary to this a day earlier in Helsinki was a case of misspeaking.

Putin makes his move on Syria

Putin makes his move on Syria

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

'A top Russian diplomat, Ambassador Alexander Aksenyonok told me in Sochi, Moscow is keen on a political settlement in Syria "as early as possible -- which is also our exit strategy",' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Putin to visit India

Putin to visit India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

He thanked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the invitation.

'Radical left lunatic': Trump attacks Kamala Harris

'Radical left lunatic': Trump attacks Kamala Harris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Trump, 78, launched a scathing attack on his Democratic rival, as he took the stage for the first time to address an election rally after Harris became the presumptive nominee.

Putin, Rousseff, Netherlands PM congratulate Modi

Putin, Rousseff, Netherlands PM congratulate Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff on Friday called Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his landslide win in the Lok Sabha polls and said they were looking forward to meet him in the BRICS summit in July.

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

'Putin won't risk improving relations with Pakistan at India's expense'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

'But Russia is well aware of Pakistan's nuisance power on its border.'