Vatican’s Pope Francis criticised the 'forever war' in Afghanistan and blamed west’s two-decade long involvement in it. He expressed his emotions by quoting words of Vladimir Putin, but incorrectly attributed them to the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.

Pope quotes Putin on Afghan crisis, attributes it to Germany's Merkel

Russia's internet watchdog said on Thursday that the country has fined Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp for failing to store data of Russian users on local servers.

Russia fines Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter for breach of law

Russia’s most famous prisoner, the opposition leader Alexei Navalny, spends much of his time tidying his cellblock, reading letters and visiting the mess for meals, with porridge often on the menu.

In first interview from jail, an upbeat Navalny discusses prison life

Four Russian military planes evacuated Russian and other nationals from Kabul on Wednesday on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, as Moscow held military exercises involving its tank forces in neighbouring Tajikistan.

Russia flies nationals out of Afghanistan on Vladimir Putin's orders

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. "Had a detailed and useful exchange of views with my friend President Putin on recent developments in Afghanistan. We also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19," PM Modi tweeted.

Indian PM Modi talks to Russian President Putin on Afghanistan crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday declared USD 135 for pensioners in an apparent bid to drum up support ahead of next month's parliamentary elections. It is considered that Putin's ruling United Russia Party may struggle.

Putin declares cash payments for pensioners ahead of polls

Russian Presideny Vladimir Putin on Sunday rejected the idea of sending Afghan refugees and evacuees to central Asian nations. He indicated that such a move would be a threat to Moscow and he did not want "militants showing up here under cover of refugees", Russian news agencies reported.

Putin against sending Afghan refugees to central Asian countries

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday began talks with President Vladimir Putin in a historic meet that marks end of an era. This is Merkel's last Russia visit as Germany's chancellor.

Angela Merkel meets Vladimir Putin one last time, marks end of an era

Following the Siberia wild fires and several other natural disasters around Russia, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has raised an alert on the "unprecedented" incidents.

Putin says natural disasters in Russia are "unprecedented"

Russia on Thursday arrested the head of a research institute specialising in hypersonics technologies on charges of treason, Russian news agencies reported. The latest arrest of a scientist suspected of treason comes as Russia has jumped out in front of other major world powers in the race to develop a range of new hypersonic weapons that President Vladimir Putin has dubbed "invincible".

Russia arrests hypersonics scientist suspected of treason

Russian President Vladimir Putin will join the open debate on maritime security that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over on Monday at the U.N. Security Council.

Russian President Putin will join PM Modi in the open debate on maritime security

Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting that will be chaired by Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday. The meet will be on Maritime Security and begins at 5:30 pm IST.

Russian President Putin to Participate at the UNSC meet chaired by PM Modi

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused Russia of seeking to disrupt 2022 elections by disseminating "misinformation". His statement came as he visited office of the director of national intelligence near Washington.

Biden alleges Russia trying to disrupt 2022 elections

Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny's ally said on Monday that Russia media regulator had blocked 49 websites linked to Navalny "By the decision of the prosecutor general's office, 49 websites were blocked simultaneously," key Navalny aide Leonid Volkov said on his Telegram channel on Monday.

Russia blocked 49 Navalny-linked websites, says aide

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke of Russian navy's capability of a 'lethal strike' as he spoke during a parade of warships in port city of St Petersburg. His words have come just a day after military officials announced test of new advanced weapons.

Putin talks of 'lethal strike' during Russian warship parade

A Russian-based hacker group blamed for a massive ransomware attack went offline Tuesday, sparking speculation about whether the move was the result of a government-led action.

Ransomware gang REvil disappears from dark web after Biden warning

Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in an annual call-in show where he took questions from the citizens. Most of the questions this year were dedicated to the coronavirus pandemic, Moscow’s ties with the West, Ukraine, the black sea spat, jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny and allegations of cyberattacks.

Putin discusses Ukraine, Black Sea, Navalny and vaccines in marathon call-in show

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had received two vaccine shots against COVID-19 in March and April after previously declining to disclose which vaccine he had taken.

Putin received Russia-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin agreed to work together as they extended a 20-year-old bilateral agreement on friendship and cooperation to forge closer ties.

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin extend 20-year-old friendship treaty

Baltic states have rejected a proposal by France and Germany to hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Is Europe breaking ranks with the U.S and charting its own policy on Russia? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Merkel & Macron seek summit with Putin

European Union leaders rejected a proposal by France and Germany to restart talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Poland which opposed the talks said such a move will send a 'wrong message'.

EU leaders rejects France & Germany's proposal for talks with Putin

Germany and France are pushing EU counterparts to consider a summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the bloc weighs its strategy to keep Moscow in check, diplomats said Wednesday.

Germany, France propose EU-Russia summit: Diplomats

US envoy in Moscow returned to Russia on Thursday and said that he was ready to work on "stable and predictable relationship" after a summit between US and Russia aimed at reducing tensions.

US envoy to Russia returns to Moscow

Vladimir Putin visited Moscow's 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' on the 80th anniversary of the German invasion. How does Putin see the Soviet resistance? Is he planning to revive Russia's glory days? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin marks 80 years of German invasion

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