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Articles with tag "India"

'regional maritime security'

China, Russia, Iran Holding Joint Naval Drills

The military activities are aimed at "jointly maintaining regional maritime security," China's defense ministry said.
police raids

India Raids Network Sending Citizens to Fight for Russia

At least two Indian citizens fighting as soldiers in Russia's armed forces have been killed in the Ukraine war.
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foreign recruit

India Confirms Citizen Fighting With Russian Army Dead

India's foreign ministry said last month that it was working to secure discharges for around 20 Indian nationals "stuck" in the Russian army.
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foreign recruits

Indian Men ‘Tricked’ Into Fighting in Ukraine Appeal for Help

India’s Foreign Ministry said earlier it was working to secure the release of its citizens who are “stuck” in the Russian military.
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foreign recruits

India Says Around 20 Citizens 'Stuck' in Russian Army

India's Foreign Ministry said last week that an unspecified number of Indian nationals had signed up for "support jobs" in the Russian army.
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'army helpers'

The Indians Hired for Russia's War in Ukraine

Moscow is on a global quest for more combatants, sometimes with the help of informal intermediaries who recruit foreign nationals.
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pivot east

Russia Says Redirected Most Oil Exports to China, India

Western sanctions including a European Union embargo on its seaborne oil deliveries have forced Russia to direct its exports to other markets.
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pacific fleet

Russia Holds Naval Drills With India in Bay of Bengal

The two countries are bolstering security ties despite Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.
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diplomatic divisions

Russia's Lavrov Says G20 Summit a 'Success'

G20 leaders papered over deep divisions over Russia's invasion of its neighbor, alluding to the problems caused by the war but refraining from blaming...
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standing in

Russia FM Lavrov Arrives in India for G20 Summit – Broadcast

Putin is not attending — or even planning to make a video address at — the G20 in India, with relations between Moscow and many members of the bloc...
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'impressive' achievement

Putin Congratulates India on Moon Landing After Own Probe Crashed

Over the weekend, Russia's own Moon lander — the first in almost 50 years — had crashed after an incident during pre-landing maneuvers.
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unexpected guests

Foreigners Stranded in Russia’s Remote Far East as U.S.-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing

“When they were landing, they felt the plane hitting a hole [in the runway] — that was their first impression of Magadan,” the region's governor...
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opinion Aleksandr Smirnov

A Future Allied to China and India Is Wishful Thinking on the Kremlin's Part

Moscow’s current economic reliance on Asia is little more than a temporary solution to Western sanctions on Russia.
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shifting market

Russian Oil Exports to India Surge 2,200% Following European Sanctions

Russia increased its oil sales to India by 2,200% in 2022 after sanctions ended exports to the European market.
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no joint statement

Blinken Meets Lavrov at G20 Riven by Ukraine Divisions

Russia's war with Ukraine has so far crowded out other agenda items at the G20 meeting.
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'accidentally fell'

Probe Opened Into Death of Russian Tycoon During Indian Holiday

Indian police are investigating the sudden deaths of a wealthy Russian politician who reportedly criticized the war in Ukraine and his traveling companion...
growing isolation

Indian PM Modi Cancels Putin Meeting Over Nuclear Threats – Bloomberg

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has backed out of an annual Russia-India summit because of Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear...
hard times

Russia Turns to India For Help as Western Sanctions Bite – Reuters

Sanctions-hit Moscow has asked India to sell it at least 500 different products it urgently needs, including parts for cars, aircraft and trains, Reuters...
unsubstantiated claim

Russia Tells China, India That Ukraine Planning 'Dirty Bomb' Attack

Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday reiterated claims that Ukraine is preparing a provocation using a "dirty bomb" in a video call with...
WAR CONDEMNATION

India's Modi Tells Putin Now Is 'Not a Time For War'

India has shied away from explicitly condemning Russia for the invasion.
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