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Ukraine pitches for tanks as Russian threat still looms large
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
With just a month left in completing 365 days into the Russia-Ukraine war, top Ukrainian army official feels the next phase of the war will be all about tanks -- German Leopard 2s and British Challengers.
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Former Supreme Soviet chairman Ruslan Khasbulatov dies at 80
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Saraliyev said, "Ruslan Khasbulatov has passed away in his country house near Moscow." Meanwhile, Khasbulatov's relative said that his funeral will take place in Grozny on January 5.
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Kazakhstan's officials remain silent about "misery of ethnic Kazakh prison
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The position taken by Kazakh officials comes despite the presence of around 200,000 people from China's Xinjiang region in the post-Soviet state, many of whom have existing ethnic links to Kazakhstan.
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US reaffirms commitment, unwavering support to people of Ukraine: US State
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday said that Washington will stand with Ukraine as he reaffirmed his commitment to the country's people and blamed Kremlin for executing a brutal war to subjugate Ukraine's people.
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Kazakhstan seems to siding with China after Tokayev 's landslide win
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
After winning Kazakhstan's Sunday snap election, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to strengthen its ties with China and Western powers as Russia's invasion of Ukraine erodes Moscow's clout over former Soviet states in Central Asia.
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Using formal financial channels covertly, Pak ISI backed Mujahideen cause
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 17 (ANI): Pakistan's intelligence agency covertly funnelled money to back Mujahideen, Afghanistan's rebellious groups who were fighting the soviet union in the 1980s, through formal financial institutions, media reports revealed.
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India restores historic ties with Central Asian nations under PM Modi: For
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has brought back the focus on Central Asia after 30-year-long neglect of this landlocked and resource-rich region that shares cultural and historical links with India, said the former envoy to Kazakhstan, Asho
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to visit Moscow to bid farewell to G
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], September 3 (ANI/Sputnik): Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will only attend the farewell ceremony for the late Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and no meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin are planned, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik on Friday.
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Putin won't attend Mikhail Gorbachev's funeral: Kremlin
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia] September 2 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Mikhail Gorbachev, according to Kremlin on Friday.
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PM modi condoles demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences over the demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and recalled his contribution to strengthening relations with India.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger recalls meeting former Soviet President Mikhail Gorb
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia] August 31 (ANI): After learning about the demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger paid a heartfelt tribute to him.
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Putin condoles demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia] August 31 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences over the demise of former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
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