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Kremlin declines to give dateline of Putin-Trump face-to-face meeting, cites ‘turbulent’ situation

Constant dialogue is on with the U.S. about a possible peace settlement for Ukraine, a senior Russian official says.

Distracted Russia is losing central Asia to China

Chinese commentaries highlight the launch of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway and a $1 billion mining deal between China and Kazakhstan, as signs of a quiet pivot toward Beijing.

Russia terms Israel’s attack on Iran unprovoked, illegal & breach of UN charter

Russia condemned the attack, accusing Israel of wrecking diplomatic efforts to strike a deal to allay Western concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Germany, China, Russia, France express solidarity with India after plane crash in Ahmedabad

Germany, China, Russia, France express solidarity with India after plane crash in Ahmedabad

Russia launches attack on Ukraine’s 2nd largest city Kharkiv. At least 2 dead, 54 injured

The 17-drone strike launched by Russia sparked fire in 15 units of a residential complex in the city.

Indian athletes bag double gold at international Wushu championship held in Moscow

Wushu athletes from Odisha—Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda—win gold in the Senior Men’s category.

16 Indians still missing after joining Russian army, families to travel to Moscow for answers

For nearly 18 months, 16 are classified as missing by Russians with little info shared to families. At least 12 have perished in frontlines of Ukraine, while 96 returned home.

Beijing is calling for Ukraine de-escalation and also benefiting from a weakened Russia

An article on Baidu described Spider’s Web as a “choreographed NATO production” designed to probe Russia’s red lines. Zelenskyy is seen as risking national security for Western backing.

Russia & Ukraine to hold 2nd direct peace talks since 2022 but their positions remain far apart

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Tom Balmforth ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to sit down on Monday in the Turkish city of Istanbul for their second round of direct peace talks

‘Trump wants US defence systems to replace Russian, but India will think long & hard’—Ashley Tellis

In an exclusive chat with ThePrint, the geo-strategic expert highlights Trump’s lack of appreciation for India’s defence needs, adds tariffs will bleed into other parts of ties.

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Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.