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Mass Production

Russia Says India Will Produce 300M Sputnik V Doses Each Year

The CEO of Russia's sovereign wealth fund described the deal as "a major step" that would increase Sputnik V production capabilities.

Vaccine diplomacy

Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine Rollout Begins in India

India on Friday started inoculating its population with Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, the jab's developers said.

World’s Youngest Crypto Billionaire Vitalik Buterin Donates $1Bln to Virus-Hit India

The move caused token prices to drop by up to 65%, Forbes reported, potentially reducing the amount of aid India receives.

Russia Confirms First Cases of Indian Virus Strain

The news comes amid heightened fears worldwide of more-contagious variants from India, where Covid-19 is surging.

Stalin Eyes Power in Indian State Election

Born just days before his namesake died in 1953, the Indian Stalin has admitted his name had caused some awkward moments in Russia.

‘SPIRIT OF FRIENDSHIP’

Russia Sends Medical Aid to Virus-Ravaged India

The shipment includes coronavirus treatment drugs, ventilation equipment and oxygen supplies.

emergency authorization

India Approves Russia’s Sputnik V Coronavirus Vaccine

The country of 1.3 billion people authorized the Russian jab as it battles the world’s second-highest number of new infections.

foreign interest

Russia to Send India 100M Coronavirus Vaccine Doses

Deliveries could begin as soon as late 2020, Russia's sovereign wealth fund said.

India Pulls Out of Russian Military Drills With China, Pakistan

India was one of several countries due to carry out the exercises, but border standoffs have changed plans.

priority shipment

Russia Expects Expedited Fighter Jet Deal With India – Interfax

The move comes amid India's heightened tensions with China and Pakistan.

express shipping

Russia to Speed Up S-400 Delivery to India Amid China Standoff

“This system will be our silver bullet against our enemies,” an unnamed Indian military source told Kommersant.

fatal confrontation

Russia Welcomes China-India Contacts Aimed at De-Escalation

Russia has close ties with India and China, which have traded blame for a deadly high-altitude brawl near their border.

cosmonaut class

Indian Astronaut Candidates Start Training in Russia

The four Indian pilots will undergo “comprehensive and biomedical training” at Russia's main space training center.

Russia Plans S-400 Deliveries to India in 2021

India's $5 billion contract with Russia for the S-400 systems puts Delhi at risk of U.S. sanctions.

SANCTIONS PROOFING

Russia Says BRICS Nations Favor Idea of Common Payment System

Russia, China, India, Brazil and South Africa to set up a new international bank-to-bank payments system.

Energy cooperation

India Looks Toward Russian Arctic for Energy Development

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Russian Far East this week focused on Arctic LNG, the Northern Sea Route and the Arctic Council.

India Will Offer Russia $1Bln Loan to Develop Far East, Indian PM Says

Narendra Modi was speaking at an economic forum in the city of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East.

Growing portfolio

India's Russian Arms Purchases Hit 'Breakthrough' $14.5Bln, Official Says

India is the largest buyer of Russian military hardware despite the threat of U.S. sanctions.

trade cooperation

Russia, India Back Legitimate Trade Ties With Iran

The statement was released after Russian President Putin and Indian Prime Minister Modi held talks at an economic forum in Vladivostok.

Military conflict

Pakistan Accepts Russia’s Offer to Mediate Crisis With India, Minister Says

“I don't know about India but I want to say this to Russia: Pakistan is ready to come to the table," Pakistan's foreign minister said.

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