India and China are two countries that have sent warm messages to Putin after his fifth reelection. Western governments have condemned the polls as a ‘undemocratic’.
There are 4 scenarios through which Vladimir Putin can retain power beyond the constitutional limits, including parliamentary reform and an economic merger with Belarus, but they don't seem viable.
The elections for Moscow City Duma, the legislative body that passes laws and agrees on the budget for the Russian capital, will be held on 8 September.
Pakistan failed to understand the fiercely independent psyche of the Afghans and Pashtun nationalism, which has dominated politics in Afghanistan since its emergence in 1747.
Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.
On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.
It would be a sterling achievement for Indian diplomacy to contribute to an early ceasefire in Ukraine. The two sides are far apart, there is a stalemate, tilting towards Russia on the ground, an ever present risk of direct NATO involvement.
It would be a sterling achievement for Indian diplomacy to contribute to an early ceasefire in Ukraine. The two sides are far apart, there is a stalemate, tilting towards Russia on the ground, an ever present risk of direct NATO involvement.