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Ukraine claims to uncover $40 million corruption in weapon procurement
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) said it has discovered a mass corruption scheme in the purchase of weapons amounting to nearly USD 40 million by the country's military, CNN reported
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Putin commends privileged strategic ties between Russia and India on R-Day
According to Putin, India has achieved impressive success in the socio-economic sphere, as well as in the fields of research and technology
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Putin's opponent offers hope though only few expect him to win election
Nadezhdin's supporters lining up in Moscow and St. Petersburg told AP it gave them the rare opportunity to be with like-minded people who want a different leader from Putin
 "Putin's opponent offers hope though only few expect him to win election")
Russian government proposes extending capital controls until end-2024
The measures, ordered by President Vladimir Putin in an October decree, have been effective, the government said on the Telegram messaging app. They are currently set to expire in April
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Russia-linked group attacked corporate systems, hacked emails: Microsoft
The group that Microsoft deemed responsible, also known as "Nobelium," is a sophisticated nation-state hacking group that the US government has tied to Russia
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2 yrs into war, West seeks ways to steer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
It's been nearly two years since the United States and its allies froze hundreds of billions of dollars in Russian foreign holdings in retaliation for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine
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Confiscating $300 bn of Russian assets no panacea, West cautions in Davos
The lion's share of the assets - essentially securities in which the Russian Central Bank had invested - are frozen in Euroclear, a depository based in Brussels
 "Confiscating $300 bn of Russian assets no panacea, West cautions in Davos")
At Davos, Zelenskyy lashes out at Putin, urges support for Ukraine's fight
Zelenskyy is endeavoring to keep his country's long and largely stalemated defense against Russia on the minds of political leaders
 "At Davos, Zelenskyy lashes out at Putin, urges support for Ukraine's fight")
PM Modi speaks with Putin, assures support for Russia's presidency of Brics
Modi said he had a "good conversation" with Putin and exchanged views on various regional and global issues, including Russia's Presidency of the BRICS in 2024
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NSAs of several countries meet in Davos to discuss Ukraine peace formula
A representative of the Swiss Foreign Ministry, which co-hosted the meeting along with Ukraine, said, 'By organising the meeting, Switzerland continues to support Ukraine in achieving this goal'
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Despite pressure, we are largest economy of Europe: President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the country has become Europe's first economy and stands at number fifth in the world in terms of purchasing power parity
 "Despite pressure, we are largest economy of Europe: President Putin")
India likely to resist Pakistan's bid to be a full-fledged member of Brics
Pakistan has sought Russia's help to become a member during its Brics presidency which began on Monday with the motto of "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security"
 "India likely to resist Pakistan's bid to be a full-fledged member of Brics")
Ukraine's 2 largest cities under heavy Russian missile attack, 1 killed
The barrage of the cities continued Russia's escalated attacks on Ukraine that began on Friday with its largest single attack on Ukraine since the war started, in which at least 41 were killed
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Ready for peace in Ukraine but only on Russia's terms, says Putin
"We also want to end the conflict, and as soon as possible" - but "only on our terms," Putin said. The Russian leader didn't specify what conditions must be met for peace
Putin lauds Russian unity in New Year's address as war shadows celebration
What united us and unites us is the fate of the Fatherland, a deep understanding of the highest significance of the historical stage through which Russia is passing, the president said
Russia unleashes one of biggest aerial barrages against Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Russia launched about 110 missiles as well as drones against Ukrainian targets during the night Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday, killing at least seven civilians
 "Russia unleashes one of biggest aerial barrages against Ukraine: Zelenskyy")
Jaishankar visits school named after Rabindranath Tagore in Russia
Posting a video clip of his visit to the school on X, Jaishankar, currently on a five-day visit to Russia, wrote, "Their passion for India was truly moving. See for yourself "
 "Jaishankar visits school named after Rabindranath Tagore in Russia")
Russia-India ties going strong despite turbulences: Putin to Jaishankar
Putin's remarks came on Wednesday when visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on him at the Kremlin
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Will be glad to see our friend: Putin invites PM Modi to visit Russia
The ties between India and Russia remained strong notwithstanding Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. India has not yet condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia backs India's UNSC, 'Make in India' bid amid Jaishankar's trip
India has long been seeking a permanent membership at the UNSC, strongly calling for reform of the United Nations in line with the changing realities of the world
 "Russia backs India's UNSC, 'Make in India' bid amid Jaishankar's trip")