NEW DELHI: In a move to demonstrate the nuclear capabilities of Russia, President Vladimir Putin flew on a modernised nuclear-capable strategic bomber “Blackjacks” on Thursday, state TV reported on Thursday.The Tu-160M bomber is a modernized version of a Cold War-era bomber that the former Soviet Union would have used toContinue Reading

NEW DELHI: The deployment of North Korean ballistic missiles by Russia in the Ukraine conflict has raised concerns about a potential game-changer on the battlefield. Despite the apprehensions, the effectiveness of these missiles as a decisive factor in the conflict remains questionable. The missiles, identified as Kn-23 and Kn-24 short-rangeContinue Reading

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the military has seized the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine after repelling Kyiv’s counteroffensive and is well positioned to achieve Moscow’s goals.Putin’s speech at a meeting with top military brass came a day after he presented documents to Russia’s Central ElectionContinue Reading

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday urged traditionally male professions to employ more women, to reduce major labour shortages exacerbated by thousands of soldiers being called up to fight in Ukraine.Russia has for years been suffering from a shrinking labour force because of persistently low birth rates, and thisContinue Reading

NEW DELHI: JD Vance, Republican senator of Ohio, recently expressed his views on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, suggesting that Ukraine should consider territorial concessions to reach a peace agreement with Russia. Vance downplayed Russia’s military strength under President Vladimir Putin, doubting Russia’s ability to conquer all ofContinue Reading

NEW DELHI: Several regional leaders in Russia have decided to reduce their local New Year’s celebrations, opting instead to allocate funds towards supporting Moscow’s military efforts in Ukraine. This decision reflects a trend of utilizing existing municipal decorations for New Year’s Eve, while refraining from extravagant fireworks displays and largeContinue Reading