With the promise of jobs, India claimed to have discovered a “major human trafficking network” that enticed young men to Russia only to coerce them into fighting in the conflict in Ukraine. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said late on Thursday that some 35 personnel had been dispatched to Russia as part of the […]
Le Maire, speaking after a G7 finance officials meeting, rejected the US position and said France was convinced there was no sufficient basis in international law to proceed, and further work was required. He said any such moves should be fully underpinned by international law and required the support of all members of the Group […]
On Friday, hundreds of demonstrators—many of them were Russian expatriates—gathered in cities throughout Europe and abroad to voice their outrage over the passing of Alexei Navalny, a critic of the Kremlin. They frequently gathered outside Russian embassies, brandishing signs labeling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer” and demanding responsibility, while chanting anti-Kremlin chants. After going […]
In a televised speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently voiced optimism about the country’s scientists’ progress in creating a cancer vaccine. This declaration was made during a Moscow conference on upcoming technology. Putin stated that “cancer vaccines and immunomodulatory drugs of a new generation” are about to be developed by Russian experts. He also conveyed […]
Russia’s Defence Ministry said 248 military personnel had been handed over by Ukraine. Kyiv said it had brought home 230 people – 224 soldiers and six civilians – in what it said was the largest documented swap of troops so far. The UAE’s foreign ministry acknowledged its role, saying in a statement that the swap […]
Pakistan’s diplomatic skills will be tested this week when the European countries will put to vote a resolution against Russia at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In March, Islamabad abstained from voting against Russia, something that drew a strong reaction from the United States and other western countries. Pakistan joined China, India and many […]
Russia is purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea to re-energize its offensive in Ukraine, according to recently declassified U.S. intelligence, as Western sanctions begin to choke Moscow’s supply of weapons. The Russian ministry of defense was “in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for […]
China is willing to shape the international order together with Russia in a “more just and rational direction”, a senior Chinese diplomat said as the two countries’ leaders prepare to meet this week. Under the guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, “the relationship between the two countries has always been on the […]
Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops leaving a counteroffensive by his country, which has made big gains in the east and south, was “a good decision.” In a video released by his office, Zelenskyy said this just hours after Moscow said it was pulling back troops from part of the Kharkiv region, […]
Ukraine says it has retaken more than 1,000 sq km (385 sq miles) of territory in its south and east from Russia in the last week. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the area had been “liberated” as part of a counter-offensive since 1 September. More than 20 villages in the Kharkiv region have also been recaptured, […]
