Page 3 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Putin offers 'solidarity' for Venezuelan people as tensions with US rise
The Kremlin said in a statement that Putin spoke with Maduro by phone and reaffirmed his support for Venezuelan leader's policy of protecting national interests
 "Putin offers 'solidarity' for Venezuelan people as tensions with US rise")
Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker
Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued the warning during a congressional hearing on the US-India Strategic Partnership, citing rising tensions over tariffs, visa fee hikes, and Trump's political grievances
 "Donald Trump risks being 'president who lost India', warns US lawmaker")
Putin-PM Modi car selfie speaks 'thousand words': US representative
The United States had earlier imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods in August 2025 amid broader trade disputes and concerns over India's purchases of Russian oil
 "Putin-PM Modi car selfie speaks 'thousand words': US representative")
Datanomics: Brics, SCO gain ground, but G7 holds the edge in GDP and trade
Putin questioned G7's economic dominance, as new data shows BRICS and SCO nations overtaking the bloc in global GDP share under purchasing power metrics
 "Datanomics: Brics, SCO gain ground, but G7 holds the edge in GDP and trade")
A nuclear arms race is already raging, with or without testing
With Russia and China making headway in strategic weaponry, the US and others will seek to catch up
 "A nuclear arms race is already raging, with or without testing")
Russia to address India's concerns on non-tariff barriers across sectors
During Putin's visit, both nations agreed to remove non-tariff barriers in pharma and agriculture to boost Indian exports and balance the trade deficit
 "Russia to address India's concerns on non-tariff barriers across sectors")
India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia
Kremlin affirms India's freedom to choose energy suppliers after Putin visit; US and Ukraine negotiate potential peace deal that could lift oil sanctions
 "India free to buy oil from sources it deems beneficial, says Russia")
Putin's red-carpet visit: Strong optics but uncertain strategic gains
It is also an open question whether any of India's immediate objectives were met, although there was an abundance of promise mostly built on Mr Modi's visit to Moscow last year
 "Putin's red-carpet visit: Strong optics but uncertain strategic gains")
'Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned': Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet
Tharoo's remarks came a day after President Droupadi Murmu hosted a banquet for the visiting Russian president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here
 "'Warm and engaging atmosphere reigned': Shashi Tharoor on Putin banquet")
India-Russia ties among steadiest globally: Jaishankar after Putin's visit
In an interactive session, he also disagreed with views that Putin's visit could complicate India's negotiations with the US on a bilateral trade agreement
 "India-Russia ties among steadiest globally: Jaishankar after Putin's visit")
As bilateral ties deepen, more Indian students could head to Russia
Lower costs, better post-study options and easier entry to medical and engineering programmes may lead to a significant rise in Indian students choosing to study in Russia in the coming months
 "As bilateral ties deepen, more Indian students could head to Russia")
Putin's India visit 'result of Trump's gross incompetence': Ex-US official
Michael Rubin further said that the US is being "hypocritical" by "lecturing" India on its purchase of discounted oil from Russia, as Washington itself is involved in trade with Moscow
 "Putin's India visit 'result of Trump's gross incompetence': Ex-US official")
Russia's vital oil trade with India falls for now, but is far from over
By contrast, oil cargoes arriving in India from Russia next month could fall as far as 600,000 barrels a day, the weakest level since early 2022
 "Russia's vital oil trade with India falls for now, but is far from over")
President Putin invites PM Modi to Russia in 2026 for next annual summit
As per the Joint Statement issued after the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, the two Leaders welcomed the opening of two Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan
 "President Putin invites PM Modi to Russia in 2026 for next annual summit")
Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin chart path to $100 billion trade in 5 years
Deals on labour mobility, plan for 2nd Russia-backed N-plant
 "Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin chart path to $100 billion trade in 5 years")
Chennai to Arctic: India-Russia multiple pacts widen maritime corridors
India and Russia signed key maritime and transport MoUs to strengthen the INSTC, Chennai-Vladivostok corridor and Northern Sea Route, including training for Indian polar seafarers
 "Chennai to Arctic: India-Russia multiple pacts widen maritime corridors")
India firms, Uralchem sign deal for 1.8-2 mn tonnes urea plant in Russia
Russia's share in India's total fertiliser imports has grown from a mere 7.68 per cent in 2017-18 to almost 27 per cent in 2023-24, making it a significant player in India's fertiliser story
 "India firms, Uralchem sign deal for 1.8-2 mn tonnes urea plant in Russia")
India seen as 'reorienting' bilateral defence relations with Russia
Both sides agreed to encourage joint manufacturing in India of spare parts, components, aggregates and other products for the maintenance of Russian-origin arms and equipment
 "India seen as 'reorienting' bilateral defence relations with Russia")
Putin's visit: India and Russia firm up 5-year economic road map
In his address during the joint press statement after the Summit, Putin said the comprehensive roadmap provides clear guidelines
 "Putin's visit: India and Russia firm up 5-year economic road map")
Patient bodies seek Russia-like funding for rare diseases treatment
A leading rare disease group urges India to adopt a Russia-style dedicated fund and tax-based model to ensure sustained treatment support beyond the current ₹50-lakh cap
 "Patient bodies seek Russia-like funding for rare diseases treatment")