Topic: Russia
Taking Russia’s help on China and US on Maldives — a new Indian realism is underway
This has been an exciting week for Indian foreign policy as Modi’s India seeks post-ideological help to forge new ground.
Russia welcomes India-China’s decision to de-escalate border tensions
Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow was happy it could provide India and China a platform for a "very well-timed" meeting.
Indian media’s misplaced focus, ‘power’ of initials in BMC and Russia’s vaccine superpower
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Why Trump’s troop reduction in Iraq is good for Iran, Russia and Syria
Trump's move to cut troop levels in Iraq to 3,000 will embolden the Islamic State and give Iranian leaders a strong talking point. But it won't save blood or treasure.
Russia’s RDIF in talks with 3 Indian pharmas for Sputnik vaccine, govt to help in case of deal
The Russian Direct Investment Fund is talking to Zydus Cadilla, Wockhardt and Reliance Lifesciences for manufacturing and trials of Sputnik V in India.
Why people from Russia, Poland and Hungary don’t want a Covid-19 vaccine
A new study, which covers nearly 20,000 adults in 27 countries, reveals where in the world the take-up for a Covid vaccine would be the strongest.
Russian Covid vaccine produces immune response, no serious adverse effects, Lancet reports
The peer-reviewed data bolsters Russia’s prospects in the vaccine race, despite global criticism over the shot being approved before undergoing wider phase 3 trials.
All about Novichok, the Soviet-era nerve agent used to poison Putin critic Alexei Navalny
Alexei Navalny, prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was airlifted to Berlin after he fell ill on a flight back to Moscow from Siberia last month. He has been in coma since.
Why Trump’s attempt to fix China through sanctions is destined to fail
Western experience with Russia suggests Washington's efforts to force a change of behaviour are unlikely to succeed, even if the measures remain in place for years.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny is latest Russian dissident to be poisoned & why Belarus on fire
In episode 558 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about Russia's history with dissenters that often ends in poisonings, and the role of Belarus in all this.
Jaishankar’s moment to help Modi reset ties with Bangladesh, bury Shah’s ‘termite’ episode
Modi realises the India-Bangladesh relationship is special and wants to refurbish the bond that has been fraying since Amit Shah described illegal Bangladeshis as 'termites'.
MPC appointments delay is unusual, but vacancies at the top of RBI & banks almost a norm
In the last few years, delay in appointments has resulted in several posts in regulatory bodies and public sector banks lying vacant for months.
Defence
Indian Army equips troops with American assault rifles amid stand-off with China in Ladakh
The Defence Acquisition Council Tuesday accorded approval for procurement of additional 72,400 SIG 716 rifles at an estimated cost of Rs 780 crore.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.