India ‘studying’ impact of US sanctions on Russian oil giants
India is analyzing the effects of new sanctions on Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil, and will act based on how the situation develops, Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly briefing on Thursday.
India and Russia commit to new aircraft production partnership
India’s state-backed Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s PJSC United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to produce civil commuter SJ-100 aircraft, the companies have announced.
Putin ‘most popular leader in the world’ – Tucker Carlson
Russian President Vladimir Putin is the most popular leader in the world, American journalist Tucker Carlson has claimed, in an interview with RTVI US.
Top Indian buyer of Russian oil weighs in on Western sanctions
India’s top oil refiner Reliance Industries is reviewing the impact of Western sanctions on its Russian suppliers and will adjust operations accordingly while maintaining domestic energy security, the company has said.
Russian oil supplies to India continuing – deputy foreign minister
Crude supplies from Russia to India will continue as usual, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS on Monday.
Zelensky says he hates Putin
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has said that he hates Russian President Vladimir Putin and claimed that the feeling was mutual.
Tested by Russia, NATO looks to strengthen its defences
NATO defence ministers will look Wednesday at shoring up the alliance's ability to counter Russian air incursions, as fears grow that Moscow is testing the West in a grey zone between war and peace.
Russia to introduce 5% gambling tax
The Russian Finance Ministry has proposed a 5% tax on all gambling stakes under a new budget plan. The ministry also said bookmakers should pay a profit tax at the standard 25% rate.
Russian cancer vaccine ‘ready for use’ – health official
Russia’s newly developed cancer vaccine has shown high effectiveness in preclinical trials and is ready for rollout, according to Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency.
Russia reveals new anti-drone tech
Several laser systems have been tested and are being manufactured in limited numbers, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov has said
Putin reveals details of major Russia-China gas deal
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline will boost supplies to over 100 bcm of gas a year, according to the Russian president
Modi to hold talks with Xi and Putin in China
The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, will land in China this weekend for his first visit in seven years – a trip that puts him in the company of the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, just as India’s ties with Washington have soured.