Vladimir Putin

Russian security forces reportedly shut down parts of a special surveillance system that protects Russian President Vladimir Putin and his close aides. This move came after Israeli forces were able to hack into Tehran’s CCTVs and locate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Rosneft CEO cited International Energy Agency estimates projecting that India's oil consumption would reach nearly eight million barrels per day by 2035, representing growth of 44 per cent, while global demand overall would increase by about five per cent.

US architect Rodney Cook Jr told Vladimir Putin at the SPIEF session moderated by India Today's Geeta Mohan that St Petersburg's ballrooms had influenced his work on the planned White House ballroom. The exchange added a rare note of warmth to US-Russia contact while underscoring cultural links amid wider tensions.

Responding to questions from India Today's Geeta Mohan at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said India has consistently pursued policies guided by its national interests and would continue to do so regardless of external pressure over its ties with Russia.

Speaking at a SPIEF session moderated by India Today's Geeta Mohan, Vladimir Putin said Russia remains ready to jointly develop, produce and supply the Su-57 stealth fighter to India, while stressing that bilateral defence ties are built on trust.

Responding to a question from India Today's Geeta Mohan at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said he was not opposed to meeting Zelenskyy in principle but insisted that any summit must produce meaningful results rather than serve as a symbolic diplomatic exercise.

Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's open appeal for face-to-face talks, saying the letter contained "rude" remarks and reflected Kyiv's double standards on peace negotiations. He also commended US President Donald Trump for his efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

At the SPIEF plenary session moderated by India Today’s Geeta Mohan, Vladimir Putin argued that growing distrust of Western sanctions, financial controls and asset freezes is pushing Brics nations and other countries away from the US dollar and euro.

Speaking at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), moderated by India Today’s Geeta Mohan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said India and Russia share strong, trust-based and “brotherly” relations. He also praised India’s human capital, noting that the country is globally recognised for its skilled workforce, especially in the technology sector.

Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan will moderate the high-profile SPIEF leadership plenary in St Petersburg, featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin and three other world leaders.

Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to jointly develop and produce the Su-57 stealth fighter jet with India. The offer comes as the IAF seeks a fifth-generation fighter, while the AMCA remains years away from entering service.

Vladimir Putin says the US is trying to pressure India over its cooperation with Russia. He says putting pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is detrimental and unlikely to alter India's pursuit of its national interests.

A drone strike on a student dorm in Russian-controlled Luhansk killed 18 people and triggered rescue efforts. The attack sparked a sharp UN clash as Moscow weighed retaliation and Kyiv denied targeting civilians.

As the Strait of Hormuz remains shut and fuel prices soar across Europe, the UK has quietly loosened its sanctions on Russian oil. The question is whether Vladimir Putin has gained leverage he never had to earn.

The three-day drills began on Tuesday and marked one of the largest joint nuclear exercises conducted by Russia and Belarus since the start of the Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko jointly observed the final stage of the drills.

Just four days after hosting US President Donald Trump in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting another global heavyweight, Russian President Vladimir Putin. What urgency drove the Xi-Putin meeting so soon after Trump's visit? What message is China trying to send to the world?

India is set to host a set of world leaders, including Russian and Chinese Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, in September for the Brics Summit 2026. This comes as the world is torn over two wars with New Delhi walking the tightrope as the Brics President.

Xi made the remarks after formally welcoming Putin to Beijing on Wednesday, as the two leaders met against the backdrop of the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran and the broader regional crisis.

The visit comes amid deepening strategic and defence cooperation between India and Russia. It will mark Putin’s second visit to India within a year, underlining the continued high-level engagement between the two countries.

China has denied a report that Xi Jinping told Donald Trump Vladimir Putin might regret invading Ukraine. The denial came hours before Putin's Beijing meeting with Xi, underscoring the diplomatic sensitivity around their ties.