CORTINA D’AMPEZZO: Seven countries have decided to boycott the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Games in protest after Russian athletes were allowed to compete under their national flag for the first time in more than a decade. Read More: Curtain closes on Beijing Paralympics as China and Ukraine star The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) recently […]
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Pakistan, Russia hold first media forum to foster mutual understanding
The First Pakistan -Russia Media Forum was held via video conference to promote mutual understanding and deepen bilateral engagement. Jointly organised by Rossiya Segodnya (RT), Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), the University of World Civilizations (Russia), and SASSI University (Pakistan), the forum coincided with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s upcoming […]
Russia, China, Türkiye urge restraint
Russia, China, Türkiye and Iran called for restraint and dialogue on Friday as the airstrike escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan following Pakistani airstrikes and the seizure of border posts. Russia urged both sides to immediately halt cross-border attacks and resolve their differences through diplomatic means, the RIA news agency reported, citing the foreign ministry. The […]
Ukraine, Russia resume Geneva talks amid ongoing strikes
Ukraine and Russia negotiators resumed a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington’s top envoy expressed cautious optimism about efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict that has devastated Ukraine. Read More: Geneva hosts new round of Russia–Ukraine talks The fighting, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has killed hundreds of […]
India delays Russia’s Su-57E fighter deal under US pressure
India appears to be postponing the long-anticipated procurement of Russian Su-57E fighter jets, reportedly bowing to growing pressure from Washington. New Delhi is reassessing the deal amid fears of US retaliation, raising concerns over the country’s strategic autonomy. The move could signal a shift away from a tested defence partner in Russia toward deeper alignment […]
Five European countries say Russia ‘poisoned’ Putin critic Navalny
Five European countries – including Britain, France and Germany – accused Russia of “poisoning” opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison in 2024 using a “rare toxin”, on Saturday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. “The UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands are confident that Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin,” […]
South African, Russian agree to repatriate citizens tricked into Ukraine war
JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to facilitate the return of South Africans who were lured into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine, the South African presidency said. Read More: Ukraine vows long fight to counter Russia’s ‘grip’ on Africa The government said it had received “distress calls” from […]
Russia vows to keep supplying oil to Cuba despite US pressure
Russia will continue supplying oil to Cuba despite mounting pressure from the United States, Moscow’s ambassador to Havana said on Thursday, underscoring long‑standing energy ties between the two countries amid a deepening geopolitical standoff. Read More: Russia warns against ‘outside interference’ after Cuba protests “We assume that this practice will continue,” Russian Ambassador Viktor Coronelli told the state […]
FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he wants Russia’s four-year ban from international tournaments lifted because it had “achieved nothing”. Russian clubs and the national team have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022. “This ban has not achieved anything, it has just created more frustration and hatred,” […]
Trump secures week-long pause in Russian strikes on Kyiv amid extreme cold
KYIV: Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a temporary halt in strikes on Kyiv for a week, ending Sunday, following a request by US President Donald Trump, Kremlin officials said on Friday. Read More: Trump claims Putin agrees to pause strikes The pause, requested due to extreme cold, comes as temperatures in Kyiv are expected […]