Russian military intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was shot and wounded in Moscow by an unknown assailant. The attack continues a series of killings of senior Russian officers, which Moscow has blamed on Ukraine. Authorities have called for increased protection of top military figures
06 February,2026 05:32 PM IST | Moscow | APRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video call on Wednesday, during which Putin praised the expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. The talks come as Xi continues engagements with Western leaders seeking closer ties with China, even as Beijing maintains trade links with Russia despite pressure
05 February,2026 02:05 PM IST | Moscow | AgenciesRussia fired nearly 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including key power infrastructure, just a day before crucial US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi
04 February,2026 11:00 AM IST | Kyiv | AgenciesThe US and India have agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25pc to 18pc, President Donald Trump announced after a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi welcomed the move, saying it would benefit “Made in India” products and strengthen bilateral cooperation
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