Jaipur, Jan 18 (IANS) Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on Sunday launched a sharp critique of Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that arrogance and ego-driven policies have pushed Russia into a prolonged conflict that is reshaping global geopolitics and destabilising Europe. Speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) during the session ‘A Continent in Crisis: Russia, Ukraine and the European Story’, Sikorski said Putin’s decision to attac…
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Tehran, Jan 16 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support at the United Nations in a phone conversation, according to the Iranian President’s office. Pezeshkian praised Russia’s position in support of Iran’s “rightfulness” at the UN and other international organisations, stressing that his administration’s domestic policy approach is people-based, involving all-out efforts to hear the people’s demands and reduce the pr…
Moscow, Jan 15 (IANS) The Kremlin said Thursday that it is necessary and important to continue its dialogue with the United States on Ukraine. Commenting on the possible visit of US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner to Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects such a visit to take place as soon as the dates are agreed upon.Peskov said Moscow agrees with US President Donald Trump’s comment that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ho…
Moscow, Jan 14 (IANS) India and Russia could leverage their decades-long bonds of goodwill, trust and friendship to guide global transition in areas of shared interest in the current turbulent international system, a report said on Wednesday. It stressed that following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in December 2025 and amid a global order in a free-fall, both nations – as vectors of stability – may have little choice but to operationalise the ‘Russia-India plus’ formulation…
United Nations, Jan 13 (IANS) As the Ukraine War nears its fourth year, the UN and several Security Council members expressed concern over the latest escalation by Russia, which used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile that hit targets near the border with NATO member Poland.Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, who briefed the Council on Monday, said, “The Oreshnik system is believed to be capable of carrying nuclear weapons, which has heightened concern over its deployment”.This was t…
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for what he described as his role in stopping multiple major wars, including allegedly averting a potential conflict between India and Pakistan, arguing that no other leader had achieved comparable results. New Delhi, however, has repeatedly denied any third-party involvement in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan and has maintained that it was Islamabad which urged the Indian …
Paris, Jan 7 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said that ‘several thousand’ French soldiers could be deployed to maintain peace in Ukraine following a ceasefire.In an interview with TV channel France 2 during a Paris meeting of Western and European countries, Macron said that “France will take part in operations” to monitor the Russian-Ukrainian border after a ceasefire agreement is signed on Tuesday.He stressed, however, that the French soldiers would not be combat forces, adding that Fra…
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was carried out without required congressional consultation and could set a dangerous precedent, a powerful Democratic senator said, even as he praised the military for completing the mission without American casualties.Senator Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said US forces performed “brilliantly” in extracting Maduro from his residence and bringing him into US custody. W…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Recent agreements for expanded maritime cooperation with Russia will increase the global maritime presence of India and will have a positive impact in areas including shipbuilding, Arctic‑capable maritime activities and new trade routes, a report has said.The report from Maritime fairtrade said the partnership is expected to strengthen ties with Russia and facilitate smoother logistical operations, improving trade flows and promoting economic growth for both nations.New…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war remains possible, citing mounting casualties on both sides and arguing that economic pressure on Moscow is beginning to take effect.Speaking aboard Air Force One, on Sunday, Trump told reporters newly released figures underscore the urgency of ending the conflict. “Thirty thousand soldiers were killed this current month,” he said, adding that about 27,000 were killed the month before.Trump said he do…