As the whole world celebrated the occasion of 75th Republic Day, the iconic buildings of Moscow's Novy Arbat street lighted up in the Indian and Russian tricolours on Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and credited India for pursuing an 'independent' foreign policy which is not easy in today's world.
Choosing a different way of wishing and celebrating the Republic Day of India, the officials along with others at the Russian Embassy in India danced to the song of a Bollywood movie, Gadar, 'Mae Nikla Gaddi Leke'.
Over the years, several world leaders have graced their presence at India's Republic Day. This includes former US President Barack Obama, former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"There were 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war who were being moved to the Belgorod Region for an exchange, and three escorts on board," Russia's Defence Ministry said as cited by TASS.
Russian superstar Daniil Medvedev continued his fairytale run at the Australian Open 2024 as he sealed his place in the quarterfinal after beating Portugal's Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6(4) 5-7, 6-1 on Monday
At least 25 people were killed and 20 others were injured, after a deadly blast at a market on the outskirts of the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk, Al Jazeera reported, citing Moscow officials.
The infestation, fuelled by a static war situation and harsh winter conditions, is not only spreading disease among soldiers but also causing severe disruptions in military operations.
Novatek's official website provided insights into the Ust-Luga Complex, emphasising its role as a gas condensate fractionation and transhipment facility situated at the all-season port of Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order naming Nozdrev, director in charge of Japan and other Asian countries at Russia's Foreign Ministry, as the successor to Mikhail Galuzin, who left the post in November 2022. Nikolay Nozdrev is also fluent in Japanese.
The spotlight of the show this year is on Air India's first Airbus A350, originally destined for Russian airline Aeroflot but redirected to India due to geopolitical circumstances as Russia is currently facing US sanctions.