International

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 […]

International

India Condemns Western Envoys’ Op-Ed on Russia

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government of India has reacted strongly to a joint opinion piece published by the envoys of the United Kingdom, France and Germany criticising Russia ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to New Delhi. Officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the article as “very unusual” and declared the public criticism […]

International

Russia Ratifies Defence Pact with India Ahead of Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has ratified a key military logistics agreement with India just days before President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on December 4–5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. What the Pact Involves The agreement, formally known as the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS), will allow Indian […]

International

Modi-Putin Summit Scheduled For December 5

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. This will be his first in-person meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year. The visit follows continued high-level engagement between the two sides across defence, energy and trade. Multiple MoUs Likely Across Key Sectors Several Memorandums of Understanding

International

Putin Calls Zelensky’s Leadership “Illegitimate”

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is “illegitimate,” arguing that Kyiv did not hold elections after the expiry of the previous presidential term. Putin said it would be “senseless” to negotiate or sign any peace agreement with Ukraine while Zelensky remains in office. Moscow Sets Conditions For Peace Putin reiterated […]

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Breaking Down The News: How the U.S. Peace Deal Gives Russia a Bigger Win Than the Battlefield Did

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

The draft 28 point peace plan pushed by the United States is being sold as a “balanced compromise” to end the Russia Ukraine war. But when you strip away the diplomatic language and look at what is actually written, the structure of the agreement hands Moscow a package of gains that it has not fully […]

Business

RIL Stops Russian Crude Imports For Export Refinery

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has stopped importing Russian crude oil for its export-oriented refinery at the Jamnagar SEZ in Gujarat. The company confirmed that from November 20, 2025, no Russian-origin crude will be processed at the unit, and from December 1, all export products will be made only from non-Russian crude to comply with European […]

International

US, UK, Australia Sanction Russian Cyber Firm Media Land

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced coordinated sanctions against Russia-based web infrastructure provider Media Land. Officials allege the company offered “bulletproof hosting” services that helped cybercriminal groups carry out ransomware attacks on critical institutions across multiple countries. What The Sanctions Target The sanctions include

Defence National

Russia Offers Su-57 Tech Transfer To India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Russia has indicated that it is willing to meet India’s expectations for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter programme, including technology transfer and local manufacturing. Senior Russian representatives stated that India’s conditions were “acceptable”, signalling a renewed push to deepen defence collaboration. India’s Air Combat Needs The Indian Air Force has been

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UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Targets RAF Pilots

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to Russia after the intelligence-gathering vessel Yantar allegedly directed laser beams at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots flying near its position north of Scotland. Defence Secretary John Healey said the incident was “deeply dangerous” and confirmed that the UK has deployed a Royal Navy frigate along with […]