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Russia amends comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with North Korea

Tass on Saturday reported Putin's signing of the law on ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang

Russia open to hearing Trump's proposals for ending war, says official

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump's proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv on support for Ukraine after the change in US leadership. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow and Washington were exchanging signals on Ukraine via closed channels. He did not specify whether the communication was with the current administration or Trump and members of his incoming administration. Russia is ready to listen to Trump's proposals on Ukraine provided these were ideas on how to move forward in the area of settlement, and not in the area of further pumping the Kyiv regime with all kinds of aid, Ryabkov said on Saturday in an interview with Russian state news agency Interfax. Odesa regional Gov. Oleh Kiper said high-rise residential buildings, private houses and warehouses in the Black Sea port city

India deserves to be in list of global superpowers: Vladimir Putin

India deserves to be included in the list of global superpowers as its economy is currently growing faster than in any other country, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Addressing the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin also said Russia is developing relations with India in all directions and there is a great degree of trust in bilateral ties. "India should undoubtedly added to the list of superpowers, with its billion-and-a-half population, the fastest growth among all economies in the world, ancient culture and very good prospects for further growth," he said. Calling India a great country, Putin said: "We are developing relations with India in all directions. India is a great country, now the largest in terms of population: 1.5 billion people, plus 10 million every year. " He said India is leading the world in economic growth. "Our vision of where and at what pace our relations will develop is based on today's realities. The volume

Putin congratulates Trump on election win; says Moscow ready for talks

Vladimir Putin had also praised Trump for displaying courage during the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 14

How Putin views Harris and Trump, and what election means for Russia

The question posed to Vladimir Putin in September about the US election drew a wry smile and an arched eyebrow from the Russian president. Asked whether he preferred Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Putin caught listeners up short with his teasing reply that also included a gentle jab at President Joe Biden. Our favourite,' if you can call it that, was the current president, Mr Biden," he told the audience at an economic forum in the Far East port of Vladivostok. "But he was removed from the race, and he recommended all his supporters to support Ms. Harris. Well, we will do so we will support her, he said sardonically, citing her expressive and infectious laugh that shows she's doing well. The election Tuesday carries significant stakes for the Kremlin, and despite Putin's noncommittal and somewhat teasing answer, it appeared to encapsulate Russia's view as a choice between two unappealing possibilities. Analysts say neither offers much promise of improving relations that have hit

This pharma company from Mumbai may be helping Putin get Nvidia AI chips

But this inconspicuous pharmaceutical company is part of a lucrative trade in leading-edge technology to Russia that has the US and its European allies worried at India's burgeoning role

PM Modi can influence conclusion of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India's influence to foster peace while adding that New Delhi can host Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations

Modi gifts Maha's handicrafts to Iran, Uzbek leaders, J'kand art to Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased Maharashtra's handcrafted works to the leaders of Iran and Uzbekistan and Jharkhand's art to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the recent BRICS Summit, according to officials. Modi gifted a Mother of Pearl (MOP) sea-shell vase to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian. The officials noted that the vase, sourced from the coastal artisans of Maharashtra, stands as a testament to the state's skilled craftsmanship and natural beauty. To Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Modi presented a traditional Warli painting, a revered art form from Maharashtra's Warli tribe. The officials highlighted the painting's cultural significance, tracing back nearly 5,000 years and now celebrated worldwide for its distinct style and minimalistic beauty. Created with basic geometric shapes, Warli paintings illustrate tribal life through depictions of nature, festivals and communal activities. Granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2014, Warli art

North Korea sent at least 3K soldiers into eastern Russia in October: US

Kirby said that Russia is suffering extraordinary casualties every single day in its ongoing war against Ukraine

India's economic growth an example for many Brics nations, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday lauded India's economic growth, saying the country serves as an example for many BRICS nations. Putin made the remarks in his address at the 16th BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan, where he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his participation in the three-day summit. "All of us talk about the need to ensure high economic growth rates; you (Modi) manage to do this successfully," Putin was quoted as saying by the state-run TASS news agency. "We congratulate you on these results 7.5% growth; this is an example for many of us, he noted. Thank you for your initiatives, Putin added. India's economy is expected to be 7 per cent this year and 6.5 per cent in 2025. BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has now expanded with five additional members - Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Putin's remarks came as a senior official from the International Monetary Fund said that India remains

Brics leaders outline projects including cross-border payments system

"BRICS countries are among the world's largest producers of grains, legumes, and oilseeds. In this regard, we proposed opening a BRICS grain exchange," Putin told the leaders

Brics summit: Putin proposes new investment platform for partner nations

"We propose to set up a new investment platform of BRICS," Putin said, addressing the plenary session of BRICS Summit

Over 30 nations expressed desire to join Brics: Putin at plenary session

Addressing world leaders at the Plenary Session of the 16th Brics Summit, Putin said the group would discuss its expansion at the meeting but that it was important to strike a balance in any expansion

PM Modi invites Putin to India for 2025 India-Russia Annual Summit

PM Modi and Putin exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in multilateral fora, in particular in BRICS, according to the press release. They also shared views on key regional and global issues

PM Modi discusses discharge of remaining Indians in Russian army with Putin

We understand that currently the embassy is pursuing around 20 cases with the Russian side and we hope that all of these individuals can be released at an early date and be repatriated to India

Putin hosts Brics leaders in Kazan, showing West he is far from isolated

Leaders of 32 countries, as well as top officials of regional organizations and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, will attend the three-day summit starting Tuesday in Kazan

India ready to provide all cooperation: PM Modi on ending Ukraine conflict

The Russia-Ukraine conflict should be resolved in a peaceful manner and India is ready to provide all possible cooperation towards it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday during his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi held bilateral talks with Putin hours after arriving in this central Russian city to attend the 16th BRICS summit. In his televised opening remarks, the prime minister conveyed to the Russian leader that New Delhi "fully supports" the early return of peace and stability in the region. Modi also said that his second visit to Russia in the last three months reflected "close" coordination and deep trust between the two countries. "We are in constant touch on the issue of ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. As I said earlier, we believe that problems should be resolved in a peaceful manner," the prime minister said. "We fully support the early return of peace and stability. All our efforts give priority to humanity. India is ready to provi

Xi, Putin pledge new era of bilateral partnership for a just world order

Xi and Putin in May pledged a "new era" of partnership between the two most powerful rivals of the United States, which they cast as an aggressive Cold War hegemon sowing chaos across the world

BRICS summit, Delhi pollution, Hyundai Motor India & more

During bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

On sidelines of Brics, PM Modi holds bilateral talks with President Putin

Both nations have noted how the India-Russia ties have remained resilient in the backdrop of the prevailing 'complex, challenging and uncertain' geopolitical situation