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Russia launches first moon lander in 47 years for water exploration

The Russian lunar mission, the first since 1976, is racing against India, which launched its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander last month, and more broadly with the US and China.

Russia to evacuate village in far east for first lunar lander mission in 50 years

The Luna-25 lunar lander, Russia's first since 1976, will be launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, some 5,550 km east of Moscow, according to Russia's Roscosmos space agency.

Norway added to Russia’s list of ‘unfriendly’ countries towards Moscow’s diplomatic missions

(Reuters) - Russia has added Norway to its list of foreign states that have committed so-called "unfriendly" acts against Russian diplomatic missions, news agencies reported on Thursday. Countries on

Prisoners held by Russia in Ukraine were tortured, sexually violated, say experts

Kremlin has consistently denied allegations of war crimes in Ukraine by forces taking part in ‘special military operation.’

Wagner chief Prigozhin says not recruiting fighters now but may do so in future

The future of Wagner and Prigozhin has been unclear since he led a short mutiny against the Russian defence establishment in late June.

Russian missile strike hits Kryvyi Rhi, kills 4, including 10-yr-old girl, say Ukrainian officials

A video posted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed smoke billowing from a gaping hole smashed in the side of a 9-storey building, and another 4-storey almost levelled.

Putin tells African leaders Russia respects their Ukraine peace proposal, is carefully studying it

African leaders presented their peace initiative last month to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy but it has failed to gain traction with either side.

With shared isolation, Russia sees increasing value in North Korea

Russia's defence minister was seen viewing banned North Korean ballistic missiles with leader Kim Jong Un at a military expo, signalling deeper ties between the two countries.

After pandemic isolation, North Korea invites its friends–China, Russia–with military display

Analysts say the spectacle will likely include the North’s nuclear-tipped missiles banned by the United Nations Security Council, where Russia and China are permanent members.

We do not support Ukraine attacks inside Russia, says White House

Russia vowed to take harsh retaliatory measures against Ukraine, calling the two drone strikes, including one close to the Defence Ministry’s headquarters, a brazen act of terror.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.