Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 6) said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship. During the 21st annual India-Russia summit, Modi hailed the Indo-Russia bilateral ties as a 'special and privileged' strategic partnership.&nbsp;

PM Modi received the Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi as it was the first in-person between the two leaders since they met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in 2019 in Brasilia.&nbsp;

To honour the crucial relations between the two nations, PM Modi gifted exquisite Agate Bowls to President Putin made by the tribal community and artisans of Gujarat, which is the western state of India.&nbsp;

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Agates — known for their finesse and brightness — are hard semi-precious stones, used as a gemstone in ornaments and found all over the world in places including India, Asia, the USA, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Italy and Nepal.&nbsp;

Several varieties of Agate such as the Jasper, bloodstone, chocolate stone, etc are found in India and are found mainly in parts of Bombay, Chennai and in the state of Orissa.&nbsp;

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However, it is found predominantly in Khambhat, in the western part of Gujarat as artisans make beautiful ornaments and decor articles — one such article is Agate Bowls, which has been gifted by PM Modi to the Russian President.&nbsp;

The making of Agate Bowls needs remarkable craftsmanship as it is created from a single stone, without any joins.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 6) said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 6) said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship. During the 21st annual India-Russia summit, Modi hailed the Indo-Russia bilateral ties as a 'special and privileged' strategic partnership. PM Modi received the Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi as it was the first in-person between the two leaders since they met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in 2019 in Brasilia. To honour the crucial relations between the two nations, PM Modi gifted exquisite Agate Bowls to President Putin made by the tribal community and artisans of Gujarat, which is the western state of India. ALSO READ | We perceive India as a great power and trusted friend, says President Putin to PM Modi Agates — known for their finesse and brightness — are hard semi-precious stones, used as a gemstone in ornaments and found all over the world in places including India, Asia, the USA, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Italy and Nepal. Several varieties of Agate such as the Jasper, bloodstone, chocolate stone, etc are found in India and are found mainly in parts of Bombay, Chennai and in the state of Orissa. IN PICS | Modi-Putin summit: India, Russia hail strategic partnership However, it is found predominantly in Khambhat, in the western part of Gujarat as artisans make beautiful ornaments and decor articles — one such article is Agate Bowls, which has been gifted by PM Modi to the Russian President. The making of Agate Bowls needs remarkable craftsmanship as it is created from a single stone, without any joins. Добро пожаловать, г-н президент! Welcome to India my friend President Putin. Our meeting today will strengthen our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The initiatives that we take today will further increase the scope of our cooperation to new areas. @KremlinRussia pic.twitter.com/v699GK4BEM — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2021 ×

Gift from Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi gives exquisite Agate Bowls to Russian President Vladimir Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, and while welcoming him he said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Relation between India-Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship: PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This is the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders, after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in November 2019.

Indian PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches at the Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit.

Modi-Putin Meet: 21st annual India-Russia summit to begin shortly

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. He will shortly commence his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Indian PM Modi reaches Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi Monday on an official visit to India for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Summit will be an opportunity to exchange views on regional, multilateral and international issues of mutual interest. Both leaders will also hold one-on-one talks.

Russian President Putin to arrive in New Delhi for an annual summit with PM Modi

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an interaction with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu. Singh said "India deeply appreciates Russia's strong support for India. We hope our cooperation will bring peace, prosperity and stability to the entire region."

India-Russia ties to bring regional peace, says Rajnath Singh

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The annual summit is a time for both leaders to recalibrate the long-stand relationship.

Russian President Putin to arrive in India, hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Genereal Sergey Shoigu and discussed ways to further boost strategic cooperation including expansion of joint production of military equipment.

Indian Defence Minister, FM hold talks with Russian counterpart

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on Monday for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russian President Putin's India visit to provide new impetus to bilateral ties

India and Russia signed a military tech cooperation agreement during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue aimed at bolstering defence ties over the next decade.

India-Russia hold first 2+2 dialogue, ink defence pacts to expand military ties

India and Russia will achieve “military understandings” during President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russian envoy Nikolay R Kudashev said on Friday.

The envoy’s comments days ahead of Putin’s visit to India on Monday for the annual India-Russia summit.

Speaking exclusively to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kudashev said, “One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, education, and also some military understandings will also be achieved, reflecting the growing level of confidence (between India and Russia).”

The annual summit level, which alternates between the two countries, will be an eventful day for India-Russia ties.

The day begins with defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu co-chairing the Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, and external affairs minister Jaishankar meeting his counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

These meetings will be followed by the inaugural meeting of the newly instituted 2 + 2 mechanism at the level of the foreign and defence ministers.

In the afternoon the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit will kick off. Putin will be in India for 6 to 7 hours.

Few excerpts

WION: What will be the key focus of the Russian president's visit? How do you see the visit and how it will help the relationship?

Nikolay R&nbsp;Kudashev: The visit is historical. There was a small pause due to the pandemic conditions. It is a personal meeting, which is important because the volume of the relationship is immense. Rest assured, the visit will be rich in substance, the joint statement will give the results of the visit, which will be very substantial and give the whole gamut of our ties in the global arena and bilaterally. One can expect a set of agreements and deals (to be signed). One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, science and technology, education, arts and culture, and also some military understandings, reflecting the growing level of confidence.

WION: How much focus will be on regional issues like Afghanistan?

Nikolay R&nbsp;Kudashev:&nbsp;Definitely, Afghanistan is our common concern. We fully apricate Delhi's initiative when it convened the recent meeting of national security advisors, resulting in the famous Delhi Declaration. Afghanistan would be on the agenda and some new level of cooperation could be guaranteed while taking stock of the results of the Delhi Dialogue.

WION: Any update on deliveries of S-400 missile system?

Nikolay R&nbsp;Kudashev:&nbsp;The contract is being implemented, strictly as per the schedule, By the end of the year, expect fresh deliveries could be expected.

India and Russia will achieve “military understandings” during President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russian envoy Nikolay R Kudashev said on Friday. The envoy’s comments days ahead of Putin’s visit to India on Monday for the annual India-Russia summit.

India and Russia will achieve “military understandings” during President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russian envoy Nikolay R Kudashev said on Friday. The envoy’s comments days ahead of Putin’s visit to India on Monday for the annual India-Russia summit. Speaking exclusively to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kudashev said, “One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, education, and also some military understandings will also be achieved, reflecting the growing level of confidence (between India and Russia).” The annual summit level, which alternates between the two countries, will be an eventful day for India-Russia ties. The day begins with defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu co-chairing the Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, and external affairs minister Jaishankar meeting his counterpart Sergey Lavrov. These meetings will be followed by the inaugural meeting of the newly instituted 2 + 2 mechanism at the level of the foreign and defence ministers. In the afternoon the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit will kick off. Putin will be in India for 6 to 7 hours. Few excerpts WION: What will be the key focus of the Russian president's visit? How do you see the visit and how it will help the relationship? Nikolay R Kudashev: The visit is historical. There was a small pause due to the pandemic conditions. It is a personal meeting, which is important because the volume of the relationship is immense. Rest assured, the visit will be rich in substance, the joint statement will give the results of the visit, which will be very substantial and give the whole gamut of our ties in the global arena and bilaterally. One can expect a set of agreements and deals (to be signed). One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, science and technology, education, arts and culture, and also some military understandings, reflecting the growing level of confidence. WION: How much focus will be on regional issues like Afghanistan? Nikolay R Kudashev: Definitely, Afghanistan is our common concern. We fully apricate Delhi's initiative when it convened the recent meeting of national security advisors, resulting in the famous Delhi Declaration. Afghanistan would be on the agenda and some new level of cooperation could be guaranteed while taking stock of the results of the Delhi Dialogue. WION: Any update on deliveries of S-400 missile system? Nikolay R Kudashev: The contract is being implemented, strictly as per the schedule, By the end of the year, expect fresh deliveries could be expected.

‘Military understandings’ will be achieved during Putin’s India visit: Russian envoy Kudashev

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on December 6, this is for the annual summit between the two countries. Putin will meet Indian PM Narendra Modi in their first in-person meeting since the BRICS summit.

Russian president Vladimir Putin to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi

NATO foreign ministers are meeting as Russia and the alliance continues to spar over reports of military activity along the Ukraine border. Russia, meanwhile, has warned NATO against expanding its military infrastructure in Ukraine.

NATO and Russia spar as foreign ministers meet in Latvia, Putin warns west

President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to New Delhi on December 6 for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will exchange views on topical issues on the international agenda, including joint work within the G20, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Vladimir Putin to visit India on Dec 6 for summit with PM Modi

In one of Russia's worst mining disasters since Soviet days, at least 52 people were killed as a result of a gas leak in a coal mine in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported.&nbsp;

Among those killed were six rescuers who were sent down to rescue dozens of men. Also among the dead, 11 miners had already been confirmed dead, 35 had been reported missing.

According to the regional Investigative Committee, three people, including the director of the Listvyazhnaya mine and his deputy, were arrested for violating industrial safety rules.

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The committee's report described how miners suffocated when a ventilation shaft became full of gas. A methane explosion was believed to have occurred, according to state television.

There were dozens of people who were treated in hospitals for smoke inhalation, four of them were in critical condition.

Located about 3,500 kilometres (2,200 miles) east of Moscow, the coal-producing region of Kemerovo has suffered fatal mining accidents for years.

Listedvyazhnaya is a part of SDS Holdings, which is owned by the privately held Siberian Business Union. There was no immediate comment from the owner.

The Emergencies Ministry reported that 285 people were inside the mine when smoke spread through the ventilation shaft, of these, 239 had managed to reach the surface.

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In his statement, Vladimir Putin said he had spoken to the governor and emergency personnel.&nbsp;

As per the Kremlin, the President has also ordered the emergencies minister to fly to the region to help.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in Kemerovo.

More than 100 people lost their lives in the region in 2007 when an explosion at the Ulyanovskaya mine caused the worst mining accident since the collapse of the Soviet Union. During another incident in 2010, explosions at the Raspadskaya mine killed more than 90 people.

In one of Russia's worst mining disasters since Soviet days, at least 52 people were killed as a result of a gas leak in a coal mine in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported.

In one of Russia's worst mining disasters since Soviet days, at least 52 people were killed as a result of a gas leak in a coal mine in Siberia, Russian news agencies reported. Among those killed were six rescuers who were sent down to rescue dozens of men. Also among the dead, 11 miners had already been confirmed dead, 35 had been reported missing. According to the regional Investigative Committee, three people, including the director of the Listvyazhnaya mine and his deputy, were arrested for violating industrial safety rules. Also read | Siberia: At least 11 people dead after getting trapped in coal mine The committee's report described how miners suffocated when a ventilation shaft became full of gas. A methane explosion was believed to have occurred, according to state television. There were dozens of people who were treated in hospitals for smoke inhalation, four of them were in critical condition. Located about 3,500 kilometres (2,200 miles) east of Moscow, the coal-producing region of Kemerovo has suffered fatal mining accidents for years. Listedvyazhnaya is a part of SDS Holdings, which is owned by the privately held Siberian Business Union. There was no immediate comment from the owner. The Emergencies Ministry reported that 285 people were inside the mine when smoke spread through the ventilation shaft, of these, 239 had managed to reach the surface. Also see | What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine? In his statement, Vladimir Putin said he had spoken to the governor and emergency personnel. As per the Kremlin, the President has also ordered the emergencies minister to fly to the region to help. A three-day mourning period has been declared in Kemerovo. More than 100 people lost their lives in the region in 2007 when an explosion at the Ulyanovskaya mine caused the worst mining accident since the collapse of the Soviet Union. During another incident in 2010, explosions at the Raspadskaya mine killed more than 90 people.

Death toll in Russian mine tragedy jumps to 52, six rescue workers among the dead

At least 11 people have died while several have gotten injured after a mining accident in Siberia.

The Listvyazhnaya coal mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia collapsed following a fire in the ventilation shaft.

According to local governor Sergei Tsivilev, there were 285 people inside the mine when the accident took place and at least 46 remain underground.

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''There is no heavy smoke, so we will hope that there is no fire,'' he added.

"We have no communication lines with these people, the underground communications system is not working."

The regional branch of Russia's Investigative Committee said it had opened a criminal case into negligence that had caused deaths.

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"According to preliminary data, a number of workers suffered from smoke poisoning. The number of victims is being specified," it said in an earlier statement.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters President Vladimir Putin "expresses his deepest condolences" to the families of the deceased.&nbsp;

Set up in 1956, the Liztvyazhnaya mine is owned by the SDS-Ugol company based in the city of Kemerovo.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 11 people have died while several have gotten injured after a mining accident in Siberia. The Listvyazhnaya coal mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia collapsed following a fire in the ventilation shaft.

At least 11 people have died while several have gotten injured after a mining accident in Siberia. The Listvyazhnaya coal mine in the Kemerovo region, Russia collapsed following a fire in the ventilation shaft. According to local governor Sergei Tsivilev, there were 285 people inside the mine when the accident took place and at least 46 remain underground. ''There is no heavy smoke, so we will hope that there is no fire,'' he added. "We have no communication lines with these people, the underground communications system is not working." The regional branch of Russia's Investigative Committee said it had opened a criminal case into negligence that had caused deaths. Also see | What will happen if Russian troops invade Ukraine? "According to preliminary data, a number of workers suffered from smoke poisoning. The number of victims is being specified," it said in an earlier statement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters President Vladimir Putin "expresses his deepest condolences" to the families of the deceased. Set up in 1956, the Liztvyazhnaya mine is owned by the SDS-Ugol company based in the city of Kemerovo. (With inputs from agencies)

Siberia: At least 11 people dead after getting trapped in coal mine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received a booster shot against COVID-19 virus, Russian news agencies said.

According to local media reports, Putin said he has been revaccinated with Sputnik Light vaccine.

“Today, on your recommendation and that of your colleagues, I got another vaccination, Sputnik Light. This is called revaccination," Putin was quoted as saying by state-owned Russian&nbsp;News Agency TASS after meeting with the deputy director of the Gamaleya Research Centre for Epidemiology and Microbiology, which developed both vaccines.

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"I was revaccinated two hours ago. I feel nothing. I am in normal condition. Everything is all right," he added.

Putin&nbsp;received his second dose of Covid vaccine in April of this year, though at the time he did not disclose which vaccine he received.

A Kremlin spokesperson said they were deliberately not saying which vaccine Putin received, saying all three COVID-19 vaccines available in Russia were good options.

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The Sputnik Light is a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine. It has been authorised for use in more than 15 countries with the registration process on in another 30 countries.

Russia first announced the deployment of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in July, terming the shots "Sputnik Light." The jabs were made available to individuals who had been fully vaccinated&nbsp;at least six months ago.

On Friday, November 12, Putin had urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to speed the approval of new COVID-19 vaccines. He added that access to dosages in impoverished nations is limited due to unjust compassion.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received a booster shot against COVID-19 virus, Russian news agencies said. According to local media reports, Putin said he has been revaccinated with Sputnik Light vaccine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received a booster shot against COVID-19 virus, Russian news agencies said. According to local media reports, Putin said he has been revaccinated with Sputnik Light vaccine. “Today, on your recommendation and that of your colleagues, I got another vaccination, Sputnik Light. This is called revaccination," Putin was quoted as saying by state-owned Russian News Agency TASS after meeting with the deputy director of the Gamaleya Research Centre for Epidemiology and Microbiology, which developed both vaccines. Also read | Putin orders week-long paid holiday in Russia to combat virus surge "I was revaccinated two hours ago. I feel nothing. I am in normal condition. Everything is all right," he added. Putin received his second dose of Covid vaccine in April of this year, though at the time he did not disclose which vaccine he received. A Kremlin spokesperson said they were deliberately not saying which vaccine Putin received, saying all three COVID-19 vaccines available in Russia were good options. Also read | Russia reports highest daily Covid deaths as Delta variant surges The Sputnik Light is a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine. It has been authorised for use in more than 15 countries with the registration process on in another 30 countries. Russia first announced the deployment of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in July, terming the shots "Sputnik Light." The jabs were made available to individuals who had been fully vaccinated at least six months ago. On Friday, November 12, Putin had urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to speed the approval of new COVID-19 vaccines. He added that access to dosages in impoverished nations is limited due to unjust compassion. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Putin gets booster shot, revaccinated with Sputnik Light

According to reports, CIA Director William Burns spoke with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow about Russia’s military buildup on its border with Ukraine in an effort to gauge the Kremlin’s intentions in the region.

CIA Director Willian Burns meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Protests in Ukraine as Putin marks Russia's Unity Day in Crimea

To reduce the spread of the Coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a nationwide paid non-working period for October 30-November 7.

Russia under nationwide paid holiday to curb COVID-19 surge

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Taliban has welcomed Russia's stance to remove it from the list of extremist groups. A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups.

Taliban welcomes Russia's stance to remove it from list of extremist groups

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope on Friday that new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will continue in his predecessor's footsteps to maintain close and 'trustworthy' ties with his country, as the two leaders meet for their first meeting.

Israel's PM Bennett meets Russian President Putin, hails Russia-Israel ties as 'Unique'

A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups.

"We all expect Taliban, those people who undoubtedly control the situation in the country, in Afghanistan, we expect the situation to develop positively. Depending on that we will jointly take the decision on excluding them from the list of terrorist organisations. It seems to me that we are getting close to it. Russia's position will be to move in that direction," he said.

However, he also added that this is not a final decision and experts are still mulling over it. He also added that this is an important decision which should be taken the same way the decision of blacklisting the terrorist organisation was taken.

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Putin also appreciated US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

"The United States president hit the right path. He did it right when he withdrew forces from Afghanistan. He surely had been understanding, maybe without the details but he had been understanding that one way or another it would have become one of the lines for the political attack (in the U.S.) but he did it, he took the responsibility."

His statements have come a day after the leader had urged western governments to unfreeze Afghanistan's financial assets and resume economic support for the South Asian country. Putin claims this will help bring stability in the country, which will further help Afghanistan's neighbouring countries too.

Meanwhile, the US has made it clear that the Biden administration has no plans to release Afghanistan's gold, investment and foreign currency.

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Putin has called on to the US and Europe to&nbsp;"not avoid responsibility for current and future developments" in the country.

The terrorist organisation took control of US-backed Afghanistan government on August 15 and has since formed its own government in the South Asian country. However, Taliban have not been able to bring financial stability in the country, which has been a target of several blasts and attacks by ISIS.

Taliban government has also been unable to pay electricity bills to the neighbouring countries, raising fears of complete blackout in the country very soon.

A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups.

A day after Russian President, Vladimir Putin, said Afghanistan's foreign assets should be unfrozen, the leader has claimed that Russia is pondering over removing Taliban from list of extremist groups. "We all expect Taliban, those people who undoubtedly control the situation in the country, in Afghanistan, we expect the situation to develop positively. Depending on that we will jointly take the decision on excluding them from the list of terrorist organisations. It seems to me that we are getting close to it. Russia's position will be to move in that direction," he said. However, he also added that this is not a final decision and experts are still mulling over it. He also added that this is an important decision which should be taken the same way the decision of blacklisting the terrorist organisation was taken. Also read | Teaching children about gender identity is 'monstrous', says Putin Putin also appreciated US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. "The United States president hit the right path. He did it right when he withdrew forces from Afghanistan. He surely had been understanding, maybe without the details but he had been understanding that one way or another it would have become one of the lines for the political attack (in the U.S.) but he did it, he took the responsibility." His statements have come a day after the leader had urged western governments to unfreeze Afghanistan's financial assets and resume economic support for the South Asian country. Putin claims this will help bring stability in the country, which will further help Afghanistan's neighbouring countries too. Meanwhile, the US has made it clear that the Biden administration has no plans to release Afghanistan's gold, investment and foreign currency. Also read | Explosion causes major power outage in Kabul Putin has called on to the US and Europe to "not avoid responsibility for current and future developments" in the country. The terrorist organisation took control of US-backed Afghanistan government on August 15 and has since formed its own government in the South Asian country. However, Taliban have not been able to bring financial stability in the country, which has been a target of several blasts and attacks by ISIS. Taliban government has also been unable to pay electricity bills to the neighbouring countries, raising fears of complete blackout in the country very soon.

Russia may remove Taliban from list of extremist groups: Putin

New emails have revealed that US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden had tried to sell the refined analysis of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

Rosemont Seneca, the company that tried to sell ''political and corporate risks, elite networks associated with Oleg Deripaska,'' is run by Christopher Heinz and Hunter Biden.

Hunter had sent an email to Alcoa's Vice President Daniel Cruise according to a report by 'The New York Post.'&nbsp;The asking price for phase one of the project was $25,000 while for a&nbsp;refined analysis it was $55,000.

Deripaska was of interest to Alcoa as he is the founder of Russian aluminum giant Rusal.

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Cruise's colleague Pei Chang had shown interest in ''the list of Russian elites connected to OD [Deripaska] that would not otherwise be on the Government Affairs team's radar, including various Russian Committee Heads, Union leaders or Ministers.''

The emails have emerged after the FBI raided Washington and New York City homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a billionaire and a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

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According to US Treasury Department, "There are allegations that Deripaska bribed a government official, ordered the murder of a businessman and had links to a Russian organised crime group."

Deripaska filed a lawsuit in March 2019 against the Treasury Department, accusing it of illegally targeting him, but the suit was tossed out this year by a federal judge.

The suit claimed that Deripaska's net worth had dropped by $7.5 billion after the sanctions were imposed on him and six other Russian oligarchs by the Trump administration in April 2018.

Washington imposed sanctions on Deripaska, 53, and other influential Russians because of their ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin after alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election which Moscow denies.

Deripaska once employed Manafort, who was convicted in 2018 of criminal charges arising from the US investigation into the alleged interference but was pardoned by then-president Trump in December.

(With inputs from agencies)

New emails have revealed that US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden had tried to sell the refined analysis of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Rosemont Seneca, the company that tried to sell ''political and corporate risks, elite networks associated with Oleg Deripaska,'' is run by Christopher Heinz and Hunter Biden.

New emails have revealed that US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden had tried to sell the refined analysis of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Rosemont Seneca, the company that tried to sell ''political and corporate risks, elite networks associated with Oleg Deripaska,'' is run by Christopher Heinz and Hunter Biden. Hunter had sent an email to Alcoa's Vice President Daniel Cruise according to a report by 'The New York Post.' The asking price for phase one of the project was $25,000 while for a refined analysis it was $55,000. Deripaska was of interest to Alcoa as he is the founder of Russian aluminum giant Rusal. Cruise's colleague Pei Chang had shown interest in ''the list of Russian elites connected to OD [Deripaska] that would not otherwise be on the Government Affairs team's radar, including various Russian Committee Heads, Union leaders or Ministers.'' The emails have emerged after the FBI raided Washington and New York City homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a billionaire and a close ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Also read | Hunter Biden’s memoir: 7 takeaways from ‘Beautiful Things’ According to US Treasury Department, "There are allegations that Deripaska bribed a government official, ordered the murder of a businessman and had links to a Russian organised crime group." Deripaska filed a lawsuit in March 2019 against the Treasury Department, accusing it of illegally targeting him, but the suit was tossed out this year by a federal judge. The suit claimed that Deripaska's net worth had dropped by $7.5 billion after the sanctions were imposed on him and six other Russian oligarchs by the Trump administration in April 2018. Washington imposed sanctions on Deripaska, 53, and other influential Russians because of their ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin after alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election which Moscow denies. Deripaska once employed Manafort, who was convicted in 2018 of criminal charges arising from the US investigation into the alleged interference but was pardoned by then-president Trump in December. (With inputs from agencies)

Hunter Biden tried to sell refined analysis of Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska

In this 21st century where people are coming together to celebrate freedom to choose gender, Russian President Vladimir Putin said teaching gender fluidity to children is 'monstrous' and 'terrible'.<o:p></o:p>

"It is terrible when children in the West are taught the idea that a boy can become a girl," Putin said.<o:p></o:p>

Speaking from his pre-prepared notes at an even of Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi, Russia, Putin said he believes that it is close to ‘crimes against humanity’ that children are allowed to believe that they can choose their own gender.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-has-to-be-altered-china-set-to-ban-video-games-that-show-gay-relationship-unmanly-characters-417571">'This has to be altered': China set to ban video games that show 'gay relationship', 'unmanly characters'</a></o:p>

The President blamed people for pushing small children to believe that a boy can become a girl, and vice versa. "(It is a) simply monstrous moment when children are pushed to believe from early on that a boy can easily become a girl, and vice versa,"&nbsp;he said. "They are pushed to believe they have a choice, imposed while parents are swept aside. And a child is forced to make a decision that can break their life."<o:p></o:p>

He accused people of teaching this to gender without consulting child psychologists and without making sure whether or not a child can handle to make such decisions.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/diversity-spaces-germany-reserves-parking-spots-for-lgbt-community-and-migrants-417550">'Diversity spaces': Germany reserves parking spots for LGBT community and migrants</a></o:p>

"No-one even consults child psychologists on whether a child of a certain age is able to make these kind of decisions,"&nbsp;Putin accused. "Calling a spade a spade, this is close to a crime against humanity dressed up in the name and under the flag of progress."<o:p></o:p>

Putin claims that he is not prejudiced against the LGBTQ community but also believes that such important decisions related to gender identity can only be taken by adults and, therefore, children should not be taught these concepts. <o:p></o:p>

However, people have lashed out at Putin for his comments, especially considering that in 2020 same-sex marriages were prohibited and trans people were told they cannot adopt children.<o:p></o:p>

In this 21st century where people are coming together to celebrate freedom to choose gender, Russian President Vladimir Putin said teaching gender fluidity to children is 'monstrous' and 'terrible'.

In this 21st century where people are coming together to celebrate freedom to choose gender, Russian President Vladimir Putin said teaching gender fluidity to children is 'monstrous' and 'terrible'. "It is terrible when children in the West are taught the idea that a boy can become a girl," Putin said. Speaking from his pre-prepared notes at an even of Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi, Russia, Putin said he believes that it is close to ‘crimes against humanity’ that children are allowed to believe that they can choose their own gender. Also read | 'This has to be altered': China set to ban video games that show 'gay relationship', 'unmanly characters' The President blamed people for pushing small children to believe that a boy can become a girl, and vice versa. "(It is a) simply monstrous moment when children are pushed to believe from early on that a boy can easily become a girl, and vice versa," he said. "They are pushed to believe they have a choice, imposed while parents are swept aside. And a child is forced to make a decision that can break their life." He accused people of teaching this to gender without consulting child psychologists and without making sure whether or not a child can handle to make such decisions. Also read | 'Diversity spaces': Germany reserves parking spots for LGBT community and migrants "No-one even consults child psychologists on whether a child of a certain age is able to make these kind of decisions," Putin accused. "Calling a spade a spade, this is close to a crime against humanity dressed up in the name and under the flag of progress." Putin claims that he is not prejudiced against the LGBTQ community but also believes that such important decisions related to gender identity can only be taken by adults and, therefore, children should not be taught these concepts. However, people have lashed out at Putin for his comments, especially considering that in 2020 same-sex marriages were prohibited and trans people were told they cannot adopt children.

'Close to crime against humanity': Teaching children about gender identity is 'monstrous', says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the COP26 climate summit, the Kremlin has announced that Putin will not be able to fly to Glasgow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend COP26 climate summit

Russian president Vladimir Putin has urged the leaders of the commonwealth of independent states not to hurry to officially recognise the Taliban.

Don't rush to recognise Taliban: Russian president Vladimir Putin

Russian president Vladimir Putin said that the country is ready to hold direct talks with NATO. The statement came as Putin said that ties between Moscow and Washington will gradually improve.

Russian president Vladimir Putin says that country ready to hold direct talks with NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the country needs to step up its vaccination campaign against COVID-19. This comes after 973 COVID deaths and more than 28-thousand cases were recorded on Tuesday alone. These are the single-highest covid-19 deaths the country has seen since the beginning of the pandemic.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says country needs to step up vaccination campaign

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