Trump-Putin summit nears
A historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place in the coming days, raising hopes for progress in ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This marks the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders since President Trump began his second term earlier this year. According to Russian officials, the …
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Powerful quake hits Russia, Tsunami warnings issued
A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit near the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East today. The earthquake happened about 126 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and was felt strongly in nearby areas. The quake caused tsunami warnings in several countries, including Japan, the United States, and Guam. In Russia, tsunami waves of 3 to 4 metres were reported in …
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Russian plane crash kills 49
A Russian passenger plane carrying 49 people, including six crew members and five children, crashed today in the eastern Amur region near the town of Tynda, close to the Chinese border. The aircraft, an An-24 operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines, vanished from radar while approaching its destination. Russian authorities fear there are no survivors. The cause of the crash is …
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Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban’s rule in Afghanistan
Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations.
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Russia says Ukraine talks yielded a prisoner swap deal and an agreement to keep talking
Russia said on Friday that the first direct talks with Ukraine in more than three years had yielded a deal to swap
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Sri Lanka Seeks Stronger Ties with Russia
Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary of the Ministry of Industries,
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 9.5-pct in February 2025 led by India, Russia
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals grew 9.5 percent from a year ago to 240,217 in February 2025, with India and Russia top source markets, data from the state tourism development office showed.
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