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Russia Ukraine Agree On Prisoner Swap

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Russia and Ukraine concluded a new round of negotiations with an agreement to exchange prisoners, marking a limited humanitarian outcome despite no broader breakthrough in the conflict. Officials from both sides confirmed the swap would involve detained soldiers and civilians captured during ongoing fighting. Russia Ukraine Prisoner Swap Agreement Delegations met for talks

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Russia Reacts to India Buying Venezuelan Oil

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Russia has responded after reports suggested India may purchase Venezuelan oil as part of evolving trade arrangements, reiterating that New Delhi independently decides its energy sourcing based on commercial interests and security of supply. Russia Reaction on Indian Oil Purchase Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country and confirmed it has […]

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SBI’s Venezuelan Oil Report Does Not Match Trade and Price Data

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India’s crude oil sourcing strategy became a public talking point after statements indicating a possible shift towards Venezuelan oil. Almost immediately, a research note from the State Bank of India argued that such a move could save India nearly $3 billion annually. Given the size of India’s oil import bill and the political sensitivity of […]

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Russian Drone Attack Kills 12 in Dnipro

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

At least 12 people were killed after a Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. The attack targeted a civilian bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services confirmed that several victims were workers returning from their shifts, and the strike triggered a fire that was […]

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Russia Agrees to Pause Kyiv Strikes Until February 1

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

Russia has agreed to temporarily pause strikes on Kyiv until February 1 following a personal request by US President Donald Trump, according to statements from Moscow. The move is being described as a limited pause rather than a ceasefire. Kremlin Cites Trump Request Russian officials said the decision was taken after Trump asked President Vladimir […]

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Russia Plans to Hire More Indian Workers Amid Labour Shortage

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

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 workforce already present in Russia. Sectors Driving Demand […]

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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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]