Russia Downplays Outcome of Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

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Russia has said that the latest round of discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, held in Miami over the weekend, should not be viewed as a diplomatic breakthrough. The Kremlin said the talks were part of an ongoing engagement process but failed to deliver any concrete progress on key

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Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

A senior Russian military commander has been killed in Moscow after a bomb exploded under his car, investigators said. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who led the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces’ General Staff, died of his injuries when the explosive device detonated on a street in the southern part of the city […]

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US Intelligence Chief Says Russia Cannot Occupy Ukraine

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

The United States Director of National Intelligence has said Russia does not have the military capability to occupy all of Ukraine, nor does it have the capacity to invade Europe. The remarks come amid ongoing debate in Western capitals over Moscow’s long-term intentions as the war in Ukraine continues. Assessment of Russia’s Military Capacity Tulsi […]

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North Korea Confirms Mine-Clearing Support to Russia

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

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 described the role as limited and defensive in nature. Engineering Support in Russia’s

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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