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Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation: Report

Russia's defense chief on Tuesday signed a roadmap for closer military ties with China, pointing to increasingly frequent US strategic bomber flights near both countries' borders.

Nord Stream 2: US announces more sanctions over Russian gas pipeline

The State Department sought Monday to keep up pressure on Russia over that country's U.S.-opposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline, sanctioning what the U.S. said was a Russia-linked company

Top US diplomat warns Russian company not to interfere in Mali situation

Blinken said he was speaking particularly of the Wagner Group, which has deployed mercenaries in Syria, the Central African Republic and Libya, drawing protests from the West and others.

Biden administration seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine

The buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine has left US officials perplexed, muddying the Biden administration's response. Some Republican lawmakers have been pressing the US to step up military support for Ukraine. But that risks turning what may be mere muscle-flexing by Russian President Vladimir Putin into a full-blown confrontation that only adds to the peril for Ukraine and could trigger an energy crisis in Europe. But a weak US response carries its own risks. It could embolden Putin to take more aggressive steps against Ukraine as fears grow he could try to seize more of its territory. And it could cause more political damage for President Joe Biden at a time his popularity is dropping. Knowing how to strike the right balance would be easier if the US had a better understanding of what Putin was trying to accomplish. But top officials admit they don't know. We're not sure exactly what Mr. Putin is up to, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday. A week earlier, Secretar

US Senator introduces measure to sanction Russia over Ukraine conflict

US Senator introduced a measurethat would trigger a broad range of sanctions against Russia if it engages in or supports a significant escalation of hostilities in or against Ukraine

Russia to strengthen cooperation with China despite Western sabotage: Putin

Relations between Russia and China have reached their highest level in history, and the two countries will step up cooperation further, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

First batch of Russia's humanitarian aid arrives in Afghanistan

Three planes carrying 36 tons of humanitarian aid landed at the Kabul airport on Thursday. The aid, including flour, cooking oil and blankets, has been handed over to Afghan officials from the NDMA.

US lawmakers move to end US recognition of Putin as president after 2024

In April, Putin signed a law that gives the Russian head of state the right to seek two more terms in office

Nord Stream 2 pipeline delays send European natural gas price soaring

Germany's energy regulator halted the certification process necessary before the new link from Russia can start

Top headlines: Delhi HC gives 2 weeks to CCI; Ola rejigs leadership team

Business Standard brings you the top stories from today

US 'concerned' over delivery of Russia's S-400 missile system to India

The S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system

Russian weapons test blamed for space junk threatening space station

It was dangerous. It was reckless. It was irresponsible, said State Department spokesman Ned Price.

First S-400 regiment to be delivered to India by year-end: Russian exporter

Alexander Mikheev said that the first regiment of Russia's anti-aircraft missile system air defence S-400 will be delivered to India by the end of 2021

Russia says supplies to India of air defence system proceeding on schedule

Russia has started delivering the S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems to India

In Russia, 83% of Covid-19 hospital beds are filled amid surge

Russia's autumn surge in infections and deaths comes amid low vaccination rates

In Delhi, 8 nations say Afghan territory shouldn't be used for terror acts

In his opening remarks, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said the recent developments in that country have important implications not only for Afghan people but also for the region

Russians go back to work but coronavirus cases, deaths stay high

Russians went back to work on Monday after a nine-day hiatus

EU gas and power prices jump as higher Russian flows fail to materialize

Benchmark gas futures traded in the Netherlands surged as much as 9.7% as orders via a key Russian pipeline signaled shipments will remain well below normal on Monday

Russia sees 40,735 new Covid cases, 1,192 deaths in last 24 hours

The new cases reported in Russia over the past 24 hours took the national tally to 8,714,595

Russia gets partial win in $50 billion case over bankrupt oil giant

The Dutch Supreme Court on Friday handed Russia at least a temporary victory in an appeal of what's believed to be the world's largest award in an arbitration case