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US sides with Russia, votes against UN motion on Ukraine war

US sides with Russia, votes against UN motion on Ukraine war

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The US ended up abstaining from the vote for its own resolution at the General Assembly after several amendments were passed ahead of the vote to strengthen the language against Russia and reaffirm Ukraine's territorial integrity.

Putin makes surprise visit to Beslan

Putin makes surprise visit to Beslan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2004

The Russian president said the militants had tried to incite inter-ethnic strife in the region and warned against succumbing to such provocation.

Putin's visit to India has a wider agenda

Putin's visit to India has a wider agenda

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Besides the deals worth $4 billion, including the final delivery agreement for Admiral Gorshkov, the two sides will also sign the final agreement for joint manufacture of fifth generation fighters, local media reported.

Trump's ego can't be allowed to harm strategic India-US ties: Experts

Trump's ego can't be allowed to harm strategic India-US ties: Experts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

A US lawmaker and former officials warn that President Trump's policies are damaging the strategic partnership between the United States and India, potentially driving India closer to China and Russia.

People like Blatter deserve Nobel Prize, says Putin!

People like Blatter deserve Nobel Prize, says Putin!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter deserves a Nobel Prize for his stewardship of soccer's governing body, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview aired by Swiss broadcaster RTS on Monday.

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'One Chinese interlocutor said India should realise that "China can do without India, but India could not do without China", pointing to its inability to do without Chinese intermediates and components,' former foreign secretary Shyam Saran discovers on a visit to China.

India likes to do business with Putin

India likes to do business with Putin

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

The Indian establishment in New Delhi is giving Putin's visit due importance.

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.

Tomorrow is too late: Boxing great Klitschko calls on world to 'stop Putin'

Tomorrow is too late: Boxing great Klitschko calls on world to 'stop Putin'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Wladimir and his brother Vitali have both vowed to take up arms against invading Russian forces.

The lessons from Putin's visit

The lessons from Putin's visit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Moscow's example highlights to India that in a balance of power world, India has to learn to deal simultaneously with all major powers to enhance its own national interest.

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

Putin is Time's person of the year

Putin is Time's person of the year

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been chosen by the Time magazine as its 'Person of the Year' for his "extraordinary feat of leadership in taking a country that was in chaos and bringing it stability".

Dom's Take: Are US Sanctions Enough?

Dom's Take: Are US Sanctions Enough?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Dominic Xavier wonders whether Joe Biden's sanctions against Russia are enough to make Vladimir Putin halt the senseless war in Ukraine.

Antony ends Russia visit without seeing Putin

Antony ends Russia visit without seeing Putin

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday concluded his four-day visit to Moscow leaving for home without meeting with President Vladimir Putin. He is the second senior Indian minister to have visited Moscow in one week who the president hasn't met, the other being External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The two leaders conversed on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit here for ninety minutes and worked to clarify gaps in negotiations over on the Syrian crisis.

PIX: Putin sweeps polls; wins 3rd term as president

PIX: Putin sweeps polls; wins 3rd term as president

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has secured a record third term in the Kremlin after recording a landslide victory over his four rivals at presidential polls amid allegations of rigging and fraud.

Russia's recession over, says Putin

Russia's recession over, says Putin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Russia has overcome recession but this does not mean that economic crisis in the country is over, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

Putin's visit: Defence, space top agenda

Putin's visit: Defence, space top agenda

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin comes here on Thursday for a visit lasting less than 24 hours, during which period Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to request access to nuclear reprocessing technology, which the US remains hesitant about transferring to India.

Russia highly values ties with India: Putin

Russia highly values ties with India: Putin

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

He noted that in last 60 years, India and Russia have acquired great experience in mutually beneficial cooperation at various levels.

Putin signs anti-terror bill

Putin signs anti-terror bill

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Putin signs anti-terror bill allowing shooting of aircraft

Putin to be Republic Day chief guest

Putin to be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

Putin will arrive in New Delhi on a two-day official visit on January 25, heading a high-level delegation of senior officials.

Af-Pak situation, a concern to entire world: Putin

Af-Pak situation, a concern to entire world: Putin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Russian Federation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed concern over terror groups operating from within Afghanistan and Pakistan, saying it was a threat to the entire world.

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India supports dialogue, not war: Modi at BRICS Summit

India supports dialogue, not war: Modi at BRICS Summit

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

India supports dialogue and diplomacy and not war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) Summit in Kazan, Russia on Wednesday, in an unambiguous message calling for resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through peaceful negotiations.

Putin says ban on Russian Paralympic team is cynical, immoral

Putin says ban on Russian Paralympic team is cynical, immoral

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A ban imposed on Russia's Paralympic team to compete in Rio is cynical and immoral, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, while saying that Moscow acknowledged its mistakes and would improve the national anti-doping system.

Dom's Take: Not A Cakewalk, Vlad!

Dom's Take: Not A Cakewalk, Vlad!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A month after Russia invaded Ukraine, Dominic Xavier salutes the Ukrainians's courage and determination with which they have fought and resisted Vladimir Putin's army.

Did Putin play a role in getting Russian judo team approval for Rio Games?

Did Putin play a role in getting Russian judo team approval for Rio Games?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The International Judo Federation -- which lists Russian President Vladimir Putin as its honorary president -- will allow the sport's Russian squad to participate in the Olympics, its head told Reuters on Tuesday.

Putin arrives on a three-day visit

Putin arrives on a three-day visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2002

The Russian president, who flew in from China, was received at the airport by Minister of State Vasundhara Raje and Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death to thousands of soldiers and civilians while millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. It has brought death, destruction and hardship to the country.

PM holds talks with Putin

PM holds talks with Putin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

The two sides are expected to come out with a joint declaration later in the day.

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.

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Why Putin Is Threatening A Nuclear War

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'When the war against Ukraine that Putin started is not going the way he was expecting it to and his military options are getting onerous, a bit of nuclear sabre rattling is what he hopes will turn things around for him and Russia.'

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Vladimir Putin signs documents, including a decree recognising two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, during a ceremony in Moscow, Russia, February 21, 2022.

No military ties with Pak because of India: Putin

No military ties with Pak because of India: Putin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Highlighting the special status accorded by Russia to its ties with India, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday said his country did not have any military cooperation with Pakistan because it understands India's concerns.

Putin's Rage Continues to Burn Kyiv

Putin's Rage Continues to Burn Kyiv

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Russian missile strikes were in retaliation for the blast on a key bridge in Crimea.

What Zelenskyy said on 'owing Trump an apology'

What Zelenskyy said on 'owing Trump an apology'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged in a heated exchange in the Oval Office, culminating in Zelenskyy's abrupt departure from the White House without signing a crucial minerals agreement. Trump accused Zelenskyy of risking millions of lives and gambling with World War III, while Zelenskyy responded by questioning the US's role in the war. The incident has strained US-Ukraine relations, with Trump questioning Zelenskyy's readiness for peace and Senator Lindsey Graham expressing doubts about future cooperation.

Mr Putin, Are You Winning The War?

Mr Putin, Are You Winning The War?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

glimpses of destroyed Russian tanks, abandoned military equipment and ammunition in Trostyanets after the Russians retreated.

Modi, Xi capable of solving issues without outside help: Putin

Modi, Xi capable of solving issues without outside help: Putin

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Asserting that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are 'responsible' leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said they both are capable of solving issues between the two countries, and that it was important that no 'extra-regional power' should interfere in the process.

Putin arrives on two-day visit to India

Putin arrives on two-day visit to India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Putin, who is heading a high-level delegation, will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade on January 26.