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Topic: Russia

SubscriberWrites: Putin’s Personality and the War

According to Statista, a global data intelligence platform, in January 2024, over 80% of Russians approved of the activities of President Putin.

Putin wins ‘presidential election,’ becomes Russia’s longest-serving leader

Voting took place in Crimea and 4 other Ukrainian regions partly controlled by Russia. Kyiv regards elections on occupied territory as illegal and void.

Ukraine drones attack oil refinery, target Moscow, disrupt power in border areas, Russia says

Moscow accuses Kyiv of election sabotage with its days of strikes on Russian infra, one of the most sweeping air operations on Russian territory since Putin ordered Ukraine invasion.

‘Putin a gangster’: Navalny widow urges West not to recognise results of Russian presidential election

In sharply worded Washington Post op-ed, Yulia Navalnaya called for more sanctions on Putin’s allies and associates, urged Western countries to support resistance forces in Russia.

‘Russia ready for nuclear war’: Vladimir Putin warns the West

The Russian President said the US understood that if it deployed American troops on Russian territory – or to Ukraine – Russia would treat the move as an intervention.

India remains world’s largest arms importer, France overtakes Russia in global sales, finds SIPRI

India was largest single recipient of French arms exports, accounting for nearly 30 percent over the period 2019-2023.

‘Ukraine must negotiate to end war, courage of white flag’ requisite, says Pope Francis

It was believed to be the first time Pope Francis has used terms such as 'white flag' or 'defeated' while discussing the Ukraine war, previously, he has spoken about the need for negotiations.

Russian security service says it has neutralised ISIS cell plotting attack on Moscow synagogue

Russia’s Federal Security Service said that members of the organisation had been planning ‘to commit a terrorist act against one of the Jewish religious institutions in Moscow.’

Russia says Western ambassadors are meddling in Russia’s affairs

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday accused Western ambassadors in Moscow of meddling in Russia's internal affairs and said their behaviour raised questions

Blast damages railway bridge across Volga river in Russian city

Authorities said passenger train service was halted due to 'unauthorized persons interfering' with the operation of the Zvezda-Chapayevsk railway.

On Camera

Who is an Indian woman? Laapataa Ladies Oscar entry shows she must be submissive too

The sweeping statements by Film Federation of India Oscar jury dismiss the urban Indian woman’s life, and struggles, as foreign.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?