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India, Russia Agree Biggest-Ever Oil Deal – Reuters

The deal comes as the EU has just agreed on its 15th sanctions package against Moscow.

India Bolsters Navy With New Russia-Built Warship

The new ship comes as India attempts to walk a diplomatic tightrope between Russia and the West.

opinion Aditya Pareek

How Can the West Stop India Turning To Moscow? Use a Carrot, Not a Stick

India sees itself as aligned equally with Russia and the West. The U.S. and its allies should offer profitable alternatives to partnering with Moscow.

Indian PM Modi Calls for Quick End to Ukraine War in Meeting With Putin

“We believe that disputes should only be resolved peacefully. We totally support efforts to quickly restore peace and stability,” he said.

Russian Military Releases 85 Indian Nationals, New Delhi Says More Remain

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to raise the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday at the BRICS summit.

Indian PM Modi to Visit Russia for BRICS Summit

It will be the Indian leader’s second trip to Russia this year following a visit to Moscow this summer that drew condemnation in Ukraine.

Russian Army Releases 45 Indians Recruited for Ukraine War

The Indian nationals were able to return home after Prime Minister Modi raised their plight with Putin during his visit to Moscow in July.

Russia Secretly Buying Sensitive Electronics From India – FT

The components in question have both civilian and military applications, making them subject to Western export controls.

Indian PM Modi Tells Putin He Supports End to Ukraine War

New Delhi has avoided explicit condemnations of Russia's invasion, instead urging both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue.

opinion Saahil Menon

Is Modi’s Ukraine Visit an ‘Orban Lite’ Peace Mission?

Though a welcome guest, the fact that it took the Indian prime minister almost two years to RSVP to Zelensky’s original invite should give Kyiv pause...

India Overtakes China as Russia’s Top Oil Importer in July – Reuters

Russian crude exports to India last month reached a record 2.07 million barrels per day compared with 1.76 million to China.

‘War Not the Solution,’ India’s Modi Tells Putin

India, which has imported most of its weapons from Russia, has shied away from explicitly condemning Russia for invading Ukraine in early 2022.

Russia to Release Indian Nationals Recruited for Ukraine War After Modi’s Visit – FM

Over a dozen Indian nationals are believed to have been forced to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine after being duped by agents promising them high-paying...

Modi, Putin Hold Talks Amid Outrage Over Ukraine Strikes

The visit is Modi's first since Russia launched its campaign in Ukraine and since he was returned to power last month.

India’s Modi To Visit Russia Next Week

The war has tested relations between Moscow and New Delhi, even though India has ramped up its purchases of Russian oil.

Indian PM Modi to Visit Russia in July – Reports

“I can confirm that we’re preparing a visit by the prime minister of India,” Putin’s aide Yury Ushakov told state media.

Indian Medical Students Drown in Russian River

Police investigators said the four students drowned in an area of the Volkhov River where swimming is banned.

India Arrests 4 Accused of Recruiting Citizens for Russian Army

The arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people for questioning.

China, Russia, Iran Holding Joint Naval Drills

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

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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