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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicRussian Embassy

Topic: Russian Embassy

Russian woman, kids found living in cave sent to restriction centre, deportation after embassy’s nod

The woman was already on FRRO visa overstaying list in Goa but was untraceable as she had entered the coastal region of Karnataka, says a senior police officer.

‘Contractual obligations’: Russia offers compensation to families of Indians killed in war

'[Compensation to families] should have happened, according to the contractual obligations...,' Roman Babushkin, Charge d’Affaires at Russian Embassy in India, said Wednesday.

Russian ice-hockey player arrested in Poland on suspicion of spying

Prosecutors said the player carried out activities including identifying critical infra, for which he was paid. He will be in pre-trial detention and could get up to 10 yrs in jail.

Australia cancels Russia’s lease to build new embassy in Canberra citing national security

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said govt has received very clear security advice as to risk presented by new Russian presence so close to parliament house.

On Camera

What happened at India-Pakistan Tashkent negotiations?

The Soviets paid great attention to protocol at the Tashkent talks. Arrangements for the two delegations were exactly the same. It was also backed by the US and the UK.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.