President Vladimir Putin handed Russian citizenship to gas producer Novatek's veteran finance chief Mark Gyetvay on Monday, a move that could potentially help the US national bypass some sanctions restrictions.

Putin gives Russian citizenship to Novatek's finance chief, a US national

More than 22,000 people packed a Moscow square Saturday to demand free and fair local polls, incensed by the authorities' refusal to put popular opposition candidates on the ballot.

Russia: Over 20,000 rally in Moscow as election anger boils over

Chandrayaan-2: Everything you need to know about India's lunar mission

Vladimir Putin Has Ruled Russia For Nearly 2 Decades Now. But Now, Opposition Protests Are Becoming Far Too Frequent After nearly two decades of Putin's monopoly over Russian politics, opposition leaders stage a major protest. But Putin doesn't want to give up power. Several independent polls have been denied a chance to contest in local body polls. Is Putin behind this attack on democracy? If so, why would he do it? Palki discusses the issue with Harry Horton from Moscow to get a sense of the development.

Gravitas: Major protest in Moscow: New challenge for Vladimir Putin

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department called Turkey's acquisition of a Russian missile defense system "disappointing" Tuesday, in the administration's first comment since the first S-400 missile parts were delivered last week.

Turkey's Russian missile buy 'disappointing': Pentagon nominee

More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday (July 14) protesting against a possible ban on opposition candidates running in elections to the Russian capital's parliament.

More than 1,000 people rally in Moscow over opposition exclusion in city parliament vote

Russia, U.S, China, Pak come together on Taliban. 4 nations issue statement on Afghan talks. India left out of the negotiating table. Pakistan gains a good round on the Taliban. India wants Kabul elections to be held on time. Watch this video to know more.

India Sidelined In Afghan Talks?

More than 1,000 people took to the streets of Moscow on Sunday (July 14) protesting against a possible ban on opposition candidates running in elections to the Russian capital's parliament. Opposition leaders cried foul after Moscow's election commission said most of their sponsored candidates failed to secure the required number of signatures to participate in the election as candidates. The commission has yet to officially announce the list of legitimate candidates for the Sept. 8 vote to the 45-seat parliament.

Over 1,000 protest in Moscow over exclusion to city parliament vote

First parts of S-400 missile system land in Turkey. S-400 among most advanced missile defence system. U.S condemns Turkey's use of Russian military tech. Watch this video to know more.

U.S: Will talk to Turkey on S-400 deal

Russia has promised assistance to India for its ambitious Human Space Flight Programme 'Gaganyaan' aimed at sending Indian astronauts to space by 2022. An official statement by New Delhi on Friday cited a meeting held between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Director General of Russia's ROSCOSMOS and former Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin in Hyderabad House here on Thursday, where all aspects of space cooperation between the two countries were discussed.

Russia promises assistance to India for its 'Gaganyaan' mission

A major firefighting operation is underway in Moscow’s northern commuter belt after a suspected explosion and fire at a power station.

Russia fire: Huge blaze erupts near Moscow, 11 people killed

A major fire broke out at a power station in the Moscow region on Thursday, injuring six to nine people. Watch video to know more.

Large Fire Breaks Out At Power Station Near Moscow

Imran Khan Government's Attempts At Diplomacy Land In A Quagmire Once Again It's major setback for Pakistan. Russia contradicts Pakistan media claims, says Imran Khan is not expected at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. This isn't the first time Pakistan has resorted to fake news to boost its image. This isn't the first time Pakistan has been caught red-handed too. Palki summarises.

Gravitas: Diplomatic blunder: Russia contradicts Pakistan media claims

Pak made unilateral claims for stature building. Pak media claimed that Imran Khan is not invited to Vladivostok. Pak media said Vladimir Putin has extended the invitation at Bishkek. Russian foreign ministry also issued the press release. Watch this video to know more.

Russia: 'Imran Khan not expected in Vladivostok'

The Kremlin on Tuesday said it regretted that Russia's RT and Sputnik news organisations were barred from taking part in a global conference on media freedom in London, calling the decision absurd.

Kremlin condemns 'absurdity' as Britain bars Russian media from conference on press freedom

Why The Submarine Fire Accident In Russia Is A Significant Development Three days after a Russian submarine caught fire, Russia says that it was nuclear-powered. Why is Russia maintaining secrecy? What was the mission of the submarine? And why it matters for India? Palki analyses the development.

Gravitas: Submarine fire accident: Why did Russia maintain secrecy?

Russian officials have faced accusations of trying to cover up the full details of the accident that killed 14 sailors as they were carrying out what the defence ministry called a survey of the sea floor near the Arctic.

Vladimir Putin admits submarine hit by deadly fire was nuclear-powered

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an inquiry into an accident with a submarine, he told a meeting with his defence minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday (July 2).

Russia's Putin orders inquiry into accident with submarine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law suspending the Cold War-era INF Treaty. Putin announced in February that he would halt participation in the treaty after Washington's abrupt decision to pull out of the agreement.

Russia Suspends INF Treaty With United States

Seeking to keep itself battle-ready in situations like the one post-Balakot aerial strikes, India has signed a deal to acquire 'Strum Ataka' anti-tank missile from Russia for its fleet of Mi-35 attack choppers. "The deal for acquiring 'Strum Ataka' anti-tank missiles was signed with Russia under the emergency clauses through which the missiles would be supplied within three months of contract signing"

India's new defence deal with Russia, signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal

President Vladimir Putin visits flood-hit areas. Heavy rains cause floods in Russia; 5 killed and 350 Injured

Heavy rains cause floods in Russia; 5 killed and 350 Injured

May tells Putin to end 'Destabilising' acts against UK. UK said Russia must end 'irresponsible & Destabilising' acts. Watch this video to know more.

Theresa May Warns Russia Over Skripal Poisoning

President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the United States had a "complicated" situation in how to respond to Turkey's deal to procure Russia's S-400 missile defense system. Watch this video to know more.

Turkey's S-400 deal: U.S. in 'complicated position'

A Detailed Discussion On Various Crucial Issues On G-20 Summit So what should we expect from the G-20 summit? Palki speaks to Jason Thompson of Republican National Committee, Einar Tangen, political & economic commentator from Beijing and Meera Shankar, Former Indian Ambassador to the U.S.

Gravitas: What to expect from G20 summit? a discussion

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