Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, India became a major buyer of Russian crude oil that was widely sanctioned by the West. That may be about to change.
Indians lured to Russia are dying on front lines in Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that more than 3,800 North Korean soldiers have already been killed in the Kursk region.
During the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Russian air force has used the Tu-160M bombers to launch devastating cruise missile strikes on Ukraine.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has underlined India’s potential role in ending global conflicts, saying that it is one of the few countries that is in a position to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine,
At least 12 Indians have died serving in the Russian armed forces, India's foreign ministry said on Friday, adding that 18 more are still serving in the army, of whom Russia has categorized 16 as "missing".
Russia also accounts for about 65% of India’s arms imports over the past 20-odd years. Besides, they argued, India needs to nurture the relationship to offset warming ties between Russia and China, India’s chief rival.
During the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has often been accused of violating the airspace of its neighbouring countries like Poland and Romania (both NATO members), when carrying out missile and drone attacks targeting the western regions of Ukraine.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that at least 12 Indian nationals have been killed while serving in the Russian Army in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Sixteen Indians are also missing.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2024, it has recruited several thousands of fighters from foreign nations for the war on Ukraine. While there is no accurate assessment, several people from India have also been recruited — often through fraudulent ways.
Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks - Ukrainian military officials dismissed suggestions that Russian forces had breached Pokrovsk, a critical transport hub
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