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Former Indian envoy Talmiz Ahmad criticised the US reaction to the Modi-Putin meeting, stating the era of US hegemony is over. He said the US has lost credibility and the world is now multipolar, with India asserting its strategic autonomy.

India–Russia ties face a critical test as Jayant Krishna warns of a ballooning trade deficit, sanctions pressure, oil uncertainty and the urgent need for market access, co-production and stable payments.

India and Russia aim to reboot their decades-old partnership with the Strategic Economic Roadmap 2030, focusing on trade, MSMEs, energy, labour mobility, and strategic balance amid global pressures.

Putin arrives in India for a high-stakes two-day visit as Modi welcomes him with a warm hug. Defence deals, S-400 talks, Su-57 co-production, and US pressure over Russian oil dominate the agenda.

Vladimir Putin visits India as Delhi seeks stronger economic ties, new trade deals, and cultural cooperation amid US pressure, oil disputes, and global geopolitical shifts, highlighting strategic autonomy.

Vladimir Putin’s India visit comes as Delhi balances its “time-tested” ties with Russia against fierce US pressure over oil, defence and the Ukraine war, testing India’s strategic autonomy like never before.

India-Russia deepen military ties as the Duma ratifies the RELOS agreement, enabling Indian Navy access to Russian ports and boosting operations from Vladivostok to Murmansk.

As Russian aggression rises, Europe is rethinking military service. Several nations have reinstated conscription or voluntary service schemes, while others expand existing policies to bolster defence readiness.

The US has proposed a plan asking Ukraine to make major concessions, including recognising Crimea and cutting its army, to end the war with Russia. Kyiv faces pressure amid uncertainty over Moscow’s commitments and European support.

Russia's Cold War-era 'Doomsday Radio', known as UVB-76 or The Buzzer, sent a strange coded broadcast on Monday that included the word Latvia. The message sparked panic online, with fears that Russia may be hinting at a future attack on NATO country.