Not many people may have heard about him but Abhay Kumar Singh is an MLA in the western Russian city of Kursk. He came here 30 years ago from Patna and fell in love with the country, eventually joining politics and fighting elections from the ticket of President Vladimir Putin's party--the United Russia party.

From Patna to Kursk! Indian origin MLA Abhay Singh says he was never an outsider in Russia

Russia has said payment issues regarding defence deal is not an issue and the rupee-ruble mechanism is working with the system adapting to newer reality. "Very successfully.

Payment issues regarding defence deal with India not an issue: Russia

Indian EAM S Jaishankar is currently on a two-day visit to Moscow and is scheduled to meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday to further advance bilateral cooperation and prepare grounds for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s upcoming visit to the country.

India to ramp up Russia ties

Indian EAM S Jaishankar said in Moscow, Russia that Pakistan is not a normal neighbour. Watch this video to know more.

S Jaishankar: Pakistan is not a normal neighbour

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

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Union Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan for using terrorism as a diplomatic tool against India, adding that it is a very unique phenomenon. Jaishankar also hit out at Pakistan for using terror as a state policy and a country that has been obstructing trade and connectivity in the region. Watch this video to know more.

S Jaishankar: Pakistan uses terror as diplomatic tool

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan for using terror as a state policy and a country that has been obstructing trade and connectivity in the region.

In Moscow, India's foreign minister Jaishankar slams Pakistan for supporting terror

Jaishankar Briefs Lavrov on Kashmir Decisions.

Sidhant Sibal on Russia Supports India on Kashmir

Russian Ambassador to India has backed India's move on Jammu and Kashmir. At an event, Russian envoy to India Nikolay Kudashev said, “This is the sovereign decision of the Indian government, it’s an internal matter of India. All issues existing between India and Pakistan should be resolved through dialogue on the basis of Shimla agreement and Lahore declaration.” Watch this video to know more.

Russia supports India on Article 370, calls it a sovereign decision

Russia on Monday said radioactive isotopes were released in a recent accident at an Arctic missile test site that caused widespread alarm as authorities kept details under wraps.

Russia says radioactive isotopes released by missile test blast

Climate change, defence and Kashmir in the spotlight as Modi meets Macron ahead of G7 summit Climate change, cybersecurity, defence, space cooperation and Kashmir were in the spotlight as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday met for the fifth time ahead of G7 Summit in Biarritz.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Russia launches humanoid robot Fedor to assist astronauts on International Space Station

Russia will launch the world's first floating nuclear reactor and send it on an epic journey across the Arctic on Friday, despite environmentalists warning of serious risks to the region.

Russia launches floating nuclear reactor in Arctic despite warnings

Russia showcased to the media the world's first floating nuclear power plant Akademik Lomonosov. Watch this video to know more.

Russia showcases world's first floating nuclear plant

Russia and China have asked the United Nations Security Council to meet over a threat to international peace and security. This is after U.S. announces its plans to develop and deploy medium-range missiles.

Russia, China seek UNSC meeting on US missile developments

U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 21 that other countries will need to take up the fight against Islamic State militants, citing Russia, Pakistan and Iran as examples.

Trump: Other countries need to take up fight against Islamic State militants

"At a certain point Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, they're going to have to fight their battles," Trump told reporters at the White House, later saying India should also get involved. Watch this video to know more.

WION Dispatch: Donald Trump slams India over Afghanistan

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The head of US Southern Command says military officials are focusing on preparing for "the day after" Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leaves power. Navy Adm. Craig Faller warned Monday against Venezuela's "formidable weapon system" and criticised Cuba, Russia and China for assisting Maduro.

Joint military exercises between Brazil and the US

Syrian government forces backed by Russia are involved in heavy clashes in and around Syria's last rebel bastion of Idlib against armed-Assad groups. Watch the full video to know more.

Syrian airstrikes hit Turkish military convoy in Idlib

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday met with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow and discussed the Kashmir issue. Russia supported India's position on Kashmir.

NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart in Moscow, reaffirms counter-terrorism cooperation

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Jihadists and allied rebels withdrew from a key area of northwestern Syria Tuesday as President Bashar al-Assad's forces pressed an offensive against the jihadist-run Idlib region, a war monitor said.

Anti-Assad fighters withdraw from key area of northwest Syria

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