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United Nations: Russia is prepared to work with any US president who is open to dialogue, its foreign minister said Wednesday. «We will work with any American leader, we will remain ready to work with any US leader that the US people elect, and who will be willing to engage in equitable, mutually respectful dialogue,» Sergei Lavrov said at a UN press briefing. He was answering a question about relations between Moscow and Washington if Donald Trump is reelected in November and defeats President Joe Biden.

Russia on Sunday said it had captured another village in south-eastern Ukraine as it continues to make battlefield gains in the conflict that is now into its third year. «Units from the Vostok troops captured the village of Urozhaine» in the Donetsk region, the Russian defence ministry announced in its daily report. The village was one of the few that Ukraine won back during its 2023 offensive.

India-Russia ties. PM Modi and President Vladimir Putin, two of the most experienced world leaders, discussed bilateral relations and the fast-changing worldwide landscape in a five-hour conversation. If personal connection between the leaders is the diplomatic measure, the first day was successful. PM Modi received Russia's highest civilian decoration, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. PM Modi's last visit to Russia, for the 2019 Vladivostok summit, signalled India's participation in the Russian Far East to establish fresh leverage to counter Chinese dominance in North East Asia. A maritime corridor from Vladivostok to Chennai to connect to the Northern Sea route was meant to protect India's Arctic energy and commodity interests. Five years later, with little implementation, the 2024 summit revisited several 2019 projects. New consulates in Yekaterinburg and Kazan will strengthen India's diplomatic ties in Russia's key regions. Bilateral relations will regain momentum only if projects in energy, fertilisers, and commodities are converted into long-term agreements. Doing so will require private sector involvement. Both governments should encourage enterprises that are willing to break new ground in investment and joint ventures, building leverage in fast-changing global marketplaces that lasts longer than trade partners.

Peace dialogue does not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets and no solution to any conflict is possible in the battlefield, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as the two leaders held talks under the spectre of the Ukraine conflict. In his televised opening remarks, Modi conveyed to Putin and assured the world community that India is on the side of peace and was ready to contribute in ending the conflict in Ukraine. «For a bright future for the new generation, peace is most essential...Peace talks do not succeed amidst bombs, guns and bullets,» he said. The prime minister also referred to his informal meeting with Putin on Monday and said listening to the Russian president lent «hope».

Keir Starmer, Britain's newly elected prime minister, addressed the issue indirectly while discussing age limits for lawmakers. He held the view that it is up to the Americans to decide their president. Starmer further mentioned that the incumbent 81-year old was in good form when met him.“Obviously in America, it’s for the American people to decide who they want to be their president," Starmer told Jake Tapper in an exclusive interview with CNN.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has landed in a huge controversy with accusations of not disclosing at least 35 luxury gifts, a free yacht trip to Russia and a private helicopter journey to a palace in Vladimir Putin's hometown St. Petersburg. In a letter written to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Ron Wyden, D-Or have also accused him of committing tax fraud and violating other federal laws by “secretly” accepting the gifts and income potentially worth millions of dollar, reports 'Daily Beast'. The senators have demanded to appoint a special counsel to probe Thomas.

Dmitry Medvedev said that the US believed it had won the cold war but in reality, had failed to do so. Further, he said that the US is now one step away from losing it completely. In the past, he has threatened Russia’s opponents that the county will use its nuclear arsenal. He was largely seen as liberal in the western circles in comparison to President Vladimir Putin, but his stance changed after the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war. He is presently the deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council. This has been reported by the Business Insider.

President. On Thursday, during a late evening press conference at the conclusion of the NATO summit and afterwards, Biden got two names mixed up and this the latest in a series of gaffes which has raised questions on the fitness levels of the president. Many of the democrats feel in private that this may be the last nail in the coffin of Biden’s presidential bid. This was a chance for Biden to not only prove himself but also an opportunity to arrest America’s declining influence in the global area. He appears to have failed in both the tasks.

As Thursday’s presidential debate reverberated through American politics, most attention focused on President Biden’s faltering performance. But there is another dimension to the story. The debate moved foreign policy to center stage in the presidential race even as it raised the temperature of world politics and increased the chances of more international crises as the U.S.

S Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and discussed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Moscow on July 8-9 including possibility of opening of two new Indian consulates in Russia. Currently besides the Indian Emabssy in Moscow, there are two Indian consulates— St Petersburg and Vladivostok. ET has learnt that India might open two more consulates in Russia and final announcement can be made at the annual summit next week. In their first meeting since December 2023, Jaishankar and Lavrov discussed aspects of the bilateral strategic partnership, including defence, energy, trade, investment and connectivity corridors. The two ministers also held preparatory talks for PM Modi’s upcoming visit, according to people familiar with the matter.

annual summit surprised many in the international community, the genesis of this visit was two telephone conversations between President Vladimir Putin and the Indian PM this year. The two first spoke following Putin’s Presidential polls victory in March. This was followed by Putin’s call to Modi (first P5 leader to telephone the PM) after BJP-led NDA’s election victory on June 4. ET has learnt that during the conversations the two discussed the possible visit by Modi for annual summit and it was decided that the PM could probably visit Russia by middle of this year. The government on both sides then worked to firm up the schedule as it was felt that a political summit was imperative to give momentum to the strategic partnership. Earlier during his trip to Moscow last December External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had informed that Modi will visit Russia this year and he is also scheduled to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, end of October.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed a bill that raises income taxes for the rich

Indians working in the Russian army after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during his Moscow visit on Monday night, a development that observers described as a diplomatic victory for India. At least four Indians have died fighting the Ukraine war. Around 61 Indians are believed to be serving in the Russian army. The PM raised the issue at a private dinner hosted by Putin on Monday evening, said people familiar with the matter.

Vladimir Putin on Friday endorsed a bill that raises income taxes for the rich, part of efforts to help fill government coffers during the fighting in Ukraine. Putin signed the bill into law two days after it was approved by both houses of parliament. The legislation, which envisages a progressive tax on personal income, is a major change from the flat-rate tax that was widely credited with improving revenue collections after it was introduced in 2001.

Vinay Kwatra on Friday announced that Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Moscow on Monday (July 8) afternoon, he said, adding that the PM will then join a private dinner hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Adressing a special briefing on PM Modi's visit to Russia and Austria, Kwatra said, PM Modi will pay an official visit to Moscow on July 8-9, at the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit." Further, he also said that after PM Modi and Putin's informal meeting in Uzbekistan's Samarkand in 2022, both leaders have stayed in touch on the phone multiple times.

Vladimir Putin said that he may be forced to use nuclear weapons if the existence of his country is threatened, the specter of nuclear war has been haunting the US. It has increased with escalating the Russia- Ukraine War and mounting China-US pressure over Taiwan and the South China Sea. Amid these disturbing scenarios, a map has been released showing the potential targets in the US if a nuke war gets triggered. As many as 90 cities have found a place in the map, that may disturb not only their residents but also defense experts and the military.

Narendra Modi landed in Russia for a visit on Monday and Tuesday — the first time in five years. He’s expected to hold talks with President Vladimir Putin to help re-energize relations between the two countries and likely deliver strategic deals. Russia and India are likely to agree on a long-term uranium supply pact for a nuclear power plant coming online in Tamil Nadu, said senior officials with knowledge of the matter. During the visit, India and Russia are also expected to sign an agreement allowing the military to use each other’s facilities for training, port calls and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, said the officials who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter.

Iranian model deployed in Ukraine, European officials familiar with the matter said, a sign that Beijing may be edging closer to providing the sort of lethal aid that western officials have warned against. The companies held talks in 2023 about collaborating to replicate Iran’s Shahed drone, and started developing and testing a version this year in preparation for shipment to Russia, said the officials, who asked not to be identified to discuss private information. The Chinese drones have yet to be used in Ukraine, they said. Providing Russia a Shahed-like attack drone would mark a deepening of Beijing’s support for Russia despite repeated warnings from the US and its allies. President Xi Jinping has sought to portray China as neutral in the conflict in Ukraine even as western officials say it’s provided components and other support for President Vladimir Putin’s forces.

President Vladimir Putin and include some who’ve been sanctioned over the war that’s now in its third year.Vagit Alekperov, key shareholder and former president of oil giant Lukoil PJSC, topped the list with about 186 billion rubles in dividends. He is sanctioned by the UK and Australia, but has so far avoided US and European Union penalties.Billionaires Alexey Mordashov, of Severstal PJSC, and Vladimir Lisin, of Novolipetsk Steel PJSC, were next with 148 billion and 121 billion rubles respectively of dividend income.

PM Modi at the airport. Manturov and PM Modi shook hands and greeted each other. In a rare gesture, Manturov will also accompany PM Modi to the hotel from the airport in the same car. India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, was present at the airport to welcome PM Modi. The Indian community has gathered outside the hotel, where PM Modi is scheduled to arrive. Indian diaspora are also playing dhol to welcome PM Modi at the hotel.