Vladimir Putin

As Protests Build in Belarus, Putin Warns European Leaders to Keep Out

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As Protests Build in Belarus, Putin Warns European Leaders to Keep Out

MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin warned top European leaders against interfering in the political crisis engulfing Russia’s longtime ally, Belarus, as protests against its leader continued to swell. Mr. Putin spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in separate calls Tuesday, a day before an emergency European Union summit was scheduled to … Read more

India, Russia defence logistics sharing pact likely to be signed by year-end

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India, Russia defence logistics sharing pact likely to be signed by year-end

NEW DELHI: India and Russia are finalising a defence logistics sharing pact that can enable seamless access to each other’s military bases and support facilities, and the formal agreement is likely to be signed at the annual summit planned later this year. The Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement will simplify interoperability and enable support to … Read more