The Arctic as India’s Third Energy Vector, Enabled by Russia
India’s relationship with the Arctic is undergoing a quiet but consequential transformation. Long viewed mainly as a zone for climate research and scientific exploration, the Arctic is now entering the core of New Delhi’s strategic imagination. The recent summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin makes this shift unmistakable.
Russia Urges Dhaka to Ease Internal Tensions
Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin on Monday emphasized the need to reduce tensions in Bangladesh to ensure a conducive environment ahead of the next national election, scheduled for February 12 next year. He also underscored the importance of easing tensions between Bangladesh and its neighbouring country India, saying that such efforts should be taken as soon as possible.
Modi extends a warm welcome to Putin in Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a short 27-hour visit, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him at Palam Airport with a warm embrace. The two leaders left the airport in the same car, according to Indian media NDTV.
Trump Seeks to Revive Dismissed 2016 Election Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton
Former US President Donald Trump is attempting to reinstate a previously dismissed civil lawsuit alleging that his 2016 rival, Hillary Clinton, attempted to manipulate the election by linking his campaign to Russia.
West Aims to Fragment Russia into Weak Statelets – Ex-Defense Chief Shoigu
The West is attempting to divide Russia into multiple weak and dependent states, former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has claimed.
Trump-Putin Summit in Budapest Reportedly Put ‘On Hold’
Preparations for a highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially expected to take place in Budapest, Hungary, have reportedly been put “on hold,” according to several American media outlets citing unnamed officials.
EU Leaders Should 'Sleep Well,' Not Fear Russia, Says Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western claims that Moscow poses a threat to NATO member states, labeling them a “nonsense mantra” repeated by European Union leaders. Speaking during his annual address at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin said such assertions were either rooted in incompetence or used deliberately to mislead the public.
$25bn Deal for Iran-Russia Nuclear Project
Tehran and Moscow have signed a $25 billion agreement to construct four nuclear power reactors in southern Iran, according to reports from Iranian state media.
Tracking Myanmar’s Nuclear Drive: Latest Developments Under the Junta
The junta’s recent announcement to construct a small-scale nuclear power plant in the coming years marks the culmination of Myanmar’s decades-long pursuit of nuclear technology, which began in the early 2000s.
Kremlin Reacts to Trump’s Urging of EU to Cut Russian Energy Imports
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that U.S. President Donald Trump is advocating for European nations to stop purchasing Russian oil and gas as a way to promote American energy interests. According to Peskov, Trump's approach highlights that he is, above all, “a businessman.”