Russia Plans to Hire More Indian Workers Amid Labour Shortage

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

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Russia is looking to recruit a larger number of Indian workers to address acute labour shortages across several sectors of its economy. Officials familiar with the process said thousands of additional Indian workers are expected to be hired in the coming months, adding to the existing Indian

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Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv And Kharkiv Amid Talks

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Russia carried out missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and the eastern city of Kharkiv, causing deaths, injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian authorities said air defence systems were activated, but several projectiles struck residential areas, triggering fires and emergency responses. Power And Infrastructure Disruptions The attacks

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Ukraine, Russia, US Hold First Trilateral Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Ukraine and Russia have held their first direct talks in several years as part of a new peace initiative proposed by the United States. The discussions took place in Istanbul and mark a rare moment of direct engagement between the two sides since diplomatic channels collapsed early in the war. Focus Of The Discussions The […]

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Why the West Pressured India on Russian Oil Without Wanting Supply to Stop

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Western capitals have spent the last two years telling their publics that sanctions are choking Russia’s war machine, and that the rest of the world is falling in line. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, became a prime stage for this storyline. The pressure on New Delhi to cut Russian crude has been loud, constant, […]

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Putin Watches US-Europe Rift Over Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push on Greenland by saying the issue is not Russia’s business. Speaking on global affairs, Putin said the matter concerns the United States, Denmark, and NATO allies, and Moscow has no intention of interfering. Russia’s Position Putin referred to historical precedents such as Russia’s […]

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Putin Says Russia Ready To Mediate Israel-Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the evolving situation involving Iran and wider regional tensions. During the talks, Putin said Russia is prepared to play a mediating role to help reduce escalation. Emphasis On Dialogue According to official

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India’s Russian Crude Imports Fall in December

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

India’s imports of Russian crude oil fell sharply in December 2025, dropping about 29% compared with November, reaching their lowest levels since the global price cap on Russian oil was implemented. The decline was reported by energy analysts tracking shipment data. Refiners Reduce Purchases The drop was driven mainly by major refiners cutting back on […]

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US Advances Russia Sanctions Bill After Trump Approval

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

The United States is moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill after President Donald Trump gave his support for the legislation, a senior US senator said. The bill, which has been worked on by lawmakers from both parties for months, is designed to increase economic pressure on Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine. […]

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US-Controlled Venezuelan Oil: Opportunity or Trap for India?

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

The renewed global focus on Venezuelan oil is not accidental. It follows the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, open statements by US President Donald Trump about the United States “running Venezuela,” and his blunt remark that countries buying Russian oil may soon be buying “Venezuelan American oil.” Together, these events signal a deliberate US strategy […]

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Zelenskyy Rejects Weak Deal, Putin Vows Victory

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants the war to end but will not sign a weak peace agreement that, in his view, would only delay another round of fighting. In a New Year address, he said Ukrainians are exhausted after nearly four years of war, but insisted that tiredness will not translate into surrender. […]