North Korea Confirms Mine-Clearing Support to Russia

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

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North Korea has acknowledged that its personnel provided mine-clearing assistance to Russian forces in the Kursk region, marking a rare public confirmation of direct support activities linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The disclosure was made through North Korean state media, which

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Russian Central Bank Sues Euroclear Over Frozen Assets

By BPN News Desk December 13, 2025

Russia’s central bank has filed a lawsuit against Belgium-based financial services firm Euroclear, challenging the freezing of Russian state assets as the European Union moves ahead with plans to use proceeds from those assets to support Ukraine. The legal action marks a significant escalation in Moscow’s pushback against Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine

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India-Russia Ties Described As “Steadiest Big Relationship”

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s ties with Russia remain one of the most stable and durable major relationships in the world. Speaking at the HT Leadership Summit, he noted that despite geopolitical changes and external pressures, the India-Russia partnership has remained steady over decades. He described the relationship as “deeply rooted” and resistant

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India And Russia Expand Arctic And Nuclear Cooperation

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in the Arctic region and in civil nuclear energy as part of their latest annual summit. Both governments said the partnership will support long-term connectivity, energy security and strategic trade. Arctic Shipping And Maritime Links The agreement includes greater collaboration on Arctic shipping routes, polar water

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Russia Assures Uninterrupted Oil Supply To India

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Russia has promised that oil shipments to India will continue without disruption, even as international pressure grows over energy trade with Moscow. President Vladimir Putin conveyed the assurance during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Russia remains a dependable energy partner for India. Commitment Despite Global Pressure The pledge comes at a time

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India And Russia Expand Trade In National Currencies

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to continue working on a framework that encourages the use of national currencies for bilateral trade. The understanding was reached during the latest summit between the two countries, which focused on economic cooperation, trade and energy. Reducing Dollar Dependence Both sides said that increasing transactions in rupees and rubles would […]

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India And Russia Reaffirm Cooperation Against Terrorism

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said that India and Russia continue to stand together in the fight against terrorism. The comments were made during their bilateral summit in New Delhi, where both leaders highlighted long-standing cooperation on security issues. Leaders Emphasise Shared Approach Modi said that the two countries have

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India Russia Deepen Defence Ties During Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to New Delhi focused heavily on strengthening defence cooperation. The discussions highlighted India’s long-standing partnership with Russia in military technology, joint production, and the supply of advanced weapon systems. Officials said both sides agreed that defence ties remain a core pillar of bilateral relations

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Trump Says Putin Wants To End Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared willing to end the Ukraine war after a five-hour meeting between Russian officials and US envoys. Trump described the discussions as “very good,” noting that both sides explored possible frameworks for reducing hostilities. Kremlin Confirms Talks, But No Breakthrough Yet According to the Kremlin,

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No Breakthrough in US–Russia Talks on Ukraine

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow for nearly five hours as part of renewed efforts to push forward a peace framework for the war in Ukraine. The meeting, held at the Kremlin on December 2, ended without any agreement, according to senior Russian officials. What Was Discussed […]