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Putin's Visit to India: Strengthening Strategic Partnership Amid Global Tensions
Dec 09, 2025 07:43 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India showcased the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations amid complex geopolitical tensions. Despite Western concerns, the visit yielded agreements on joint defense manufacturing, payment system interoperability, trade corridor development, and expanded nuclear energy cooperation. While the outcomes may appear modest compared to expectations, they reflect a relationship built on decades of trust that both nations seek to maintain while navigating today's challenging international environment.
Global Journalist Fatalities 2025: Israel Accounts for Nearly Half of Media Deaths According to RSF Report
Dec 09, 2025 03:32 pm CST
According to Reporters Without Borders' annual report, Israel was responsible for 43% of journalist deaths worldwide in 2025, with 29 Palestinian reporters killed in Gaza. The global journalist fatality count reached 67, with Mexico, Ukraine, and Sudan also ranking among the most dangerous countries for media professionals. The report additionally documented 503 journalists currently imprisoned across 47 countries, with China, Russia, and Myanmar identified as the most repressive nations for press freedom.
Russia to Award Medal for Wartime Body Recovery Operations Amid Growing Casualties in Ukraine Conflict
Dec 09, 2025 12:10 pm CST
Russia's Defence Ministry has proposed a new medal to recognize those who risk their lives recovering fallen soldiers from combat zones, highlighting the significant challenge of accounting for casualties after nearly four years of war in Ukraine. British intelligence estimates over one million Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the 2022 invasion began.
Key Outcomes of Putin's India Visit: Mobility Agreement, Fertilizer Joint Venture, and Strengthened Bilateral Relations
Dec 06, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India yielded significant outcomes including a mobility agreement for Indian workers, a strategic fertilizer joint venture, and enhanced bilateral relations, as highlighted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The 23rd India-Russia Summit focused on deepening economic cooperation in defense, energy, and skilled labor mobility, with India reaffirming its stance as a "champion of peace" regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Putin Pledges Uninterrupted Fuel Supply to India Amid US Tariff Pressures and Growing Bilateral Relations
Dec 06, 2025 02:30 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised continued uninterrupted fuel shipments to India during his first visit since the Ukraine conflict began, as New Delhi navigates complex diplomatic pressures from US tariffs. The Modi-Putin summit focused on enhancing energy security, defense cooperation, and bilateral trade, resulting in an economic cooperation program through 2030 despite India's recent reduction in Russian oil imports under international pressure.
Russian President Putin Concludes Successful State Visit to India: Key Takeaways from the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit
Dec 06, 2025 02:26 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his two-day state visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where both nations discussed UN Security Council reforms, the Ukraine conflict, defense cooperation, and counterterrorism efforts. The visit highlighted the enduring strategic partnership between India and Russia, with agreements on new Indian consulates and continued collaboration in international forums including G20, BRICS, and SCO.
PM Modi and Putin Strengthen India-Russia Partnership: Joint Commitment Against Terrorism and Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation
Dec 05, 2025 07:42 pm CST
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's first state visit to India in four years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the two nations' united stance against terrorism and commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The leaders discussed counter-terrorism efforts, energy security, trade expansion to $100 billion, and potential peaceful resolution for the Ukraine conflict, highlighting their enduring partnership amid global challenges.
Russian President Putin Honors Gandhi's Legacy During India-Russia Summit Visit: What He Wrote at Rajghat
Dec 05, 2025 03:46 pm CST
During his diplomatic visit to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, writing a tribute that acknowledged Gandhi's contributions to peace, non-violence, and the vision of a fair multipolar world order. The visit highlights ongoing strategic cooperation between India and Russia amid complex global dynamics.
Putin's 2021 India Visit: Examining Russia-India Strategic Partnership Ahead of 23rd Annual Summit
Dec 04, 2025 06:21 pm CST
An in-depth look at Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2021 visit to India and its significance as he returns for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. This article explores the evolving strategic partnership between the two nations amid changing global dynamics, focusing on defense cooperation, energy partnerships, and bilateral agreements that define this important diplomatic relationship.
PM Modi to Host Private Dinner for President Putin Ahead of 23rd India-Russia Summit
Dec 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Russian President Vladimir Putin for the 23rd India-Russia summit focusing on defense ties, trade agreements, and energy cooperation amid tense India-US relations. The leaders will discuss reducing India's trade deficit, American sanctions on Russian oil, and expanding bilateral strategic partnerships during Putin's 28-hour visit to New Delhi.
