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Delhi Police have enforced a multi-layered security grid for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit, deploying over 5,000 personnel, anti-drone systems, snipers, and SWAT teams.

Security Tightened in Delhi for Putin's Visit

Putin's Visit to Delhi: Security Enhanced

Delhi Police have enforced a multi-layered security grid for Russian President Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s two-day visit, deploying over 5,000 personnel, anti-drone systems, snipers, and SWAT teams.

The national capital is on high alert on Thursday, as a multi-layered security grid has been enforced for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is landing in Delhi in the evening for his two-day visit to India.&nbsp;
The exact location of his stay remains undisclosed due to strict security norms, police said. Senior police officers said that from Putin's arrival to his departure, every movement will be tracked by multiple security units operating jointly.&nbsp;
"Minute-to-minute coordination is underway, and all concerned agencies have been instructed to maintain maximum vigilance throughout. Over 5,000 police personnel will be deployed to maintain strict vigil," the officer said.&nbsp;
Top-ranking Delhi Police officers are supervising route security, traffic arrangements and area sanitisation around locations likely to feature in the Russian president's schedule.&nbsp;
"All routes mapped for VVIP movement have been secured in advance. Traffic advisories will be issued from time to time to minimise inconvenience to commuters. Anti-drone systems will be in place," another official said.&nbsp;
Delhi Police, central agencies and Putin's personal security detail have formed a multi-layered security grid with SWAT teams, anti-terror units, snipers and quick-reaction teams stationed at sensitive points.&nbsp;
Additionally, high-definition CCTV networks and technical monitoring systems have been activated across zones associated with the visit.&nbsp;
Traffic restrictions and controlled pedestrian movement are expected around key areas, though officials said alerts will be issued in advance to avoid major disruptions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4–5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.

Russian President Putin to visit India in December for 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India from December 4&ndash;5 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 23rd India&ndash;Russia Annual Summit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 4 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi that is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify the bilateral strategic ties.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), announcing the visit, said on Friday that it will set the vision for strengthening the India-Russia 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'.
"At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to India from December 4 to 5 for the 23rd India-Russia annual summit," it said.
President Droupadi Murmu will also receive Putin and host a banquet in his honour.
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"The forthcoming State visit will provide an opportunity for the leadership of India and Russia to review progress in bilateral relations, set the vision for strengthening the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," the MEA said in a brief statement.
The focus of the Modi-Putin talks are expected to focus on deepening cooperation in areas of defence and security, trade and civil nuclear energy.
The Ukraine conflict is also likely to figure prominently in the talks.
India is looking at procuring additional batches of S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia as the weapons proved to be very effective during the Operation Sindoor. It is learnt that the proposed procurement may figure in the talks between the two sides.
India and Russia have a mechanism under which India's prime minister and the Russian president hold a summit meeting annually to review the entire gamut of ties.
So far 22 annual summit meetings have taken place alternatively in India and Russia.
The upcoming summit is expected to produce significant outcomes to further solidify bilateral strategic ties, people familiar with the matter said.
The Russian president had last visited New Delhi in 2021. In July last year, PM Modi travelled to Moscow for the annual summit.
Russia has been a time-tested partner for India and the country has been a key pillar of New Delhi's foreign policy.

The White House said India has begun reducing oil purchases from Russia at the request of US President Donald Trump, following new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. India, however, maintains its energy policy is driven by national interest.

White House claims India 'scaling back' Russian oil purchases at Trump's request

The White House said India has begun reducing oil purchases from Russia at the request of US President Donald Trump, following new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. India, however, maintains its energy policy is driven by national interest.

The White House has claimed that India has begun "scaling back" its oil purchases from Russia at the "request" of US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;
During a press briefing on Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "If you see and read the sanctions on Russia, they are pretty hefty."&nbsp;
She was referring to the US sanctions on Russia&rsquo;s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, on Wednesday, as part of its efforts to choke off key revenue streams for Moscow amid the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
"I saw some international news that suggests China is scaling back oil purchases from Russia; we know that India has done the same at the request of the President," she claimed.&nbsp;
Leavitt said Washington has also urged its European allies to cut their Russian oil imports as part of what she called a &ldquo;full-court press&rdquo; against Moscow's war-financing channels.&nbsp;
The US president and his administration have been claiming for the past few days that India has assured that it will significantly reduce its oil imports from Russia. However, India has been maintaining that its energy policy is guided by its own national interest, especially ensuring affordable and secure supplies for its consumers.&nbsp;
According to the US, India is helping Russian President Vladimir Putin to finance the Ukraine war through its purchase of crude oil from Moscow.&nbsp;
The relations between New Delhi and Washington have been reeling under severe stress after Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.&nbsp;
India described the US action as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable". Leavitt said Trump had long signalled that he would act against Russia &ldquo;when he felt it was appropriate and necessary, and yesterday was that day&rdquo;. She said Trump has "long expressed his frustration" with Putin for showing "not enough interest or action" in moving toward a peace settlement.&nbsp;
Trump and Putin were expected to meet later this year in Hungary, but the meeting has now been postponed indefinitely. However, Leavitt said a meeting between the two leaders "is not completely off the table" and "can happen again one day".

US President Donald Trump asserted that PM Modi has promised to stop India’s purchases of Russian oil, amid rising tensions over energy trade and Washington’s pressure to curb Moscow’s war funding.

Trump Announces India's Halt on Russian Oil Purchases Amid Ukraine War

Trump: India to Stop Russian Oil Imports

US President Donald Trump asserted that PM Modi has promised to stop India&rsquo;s purchases of Russian oil, amid rising tensions over energy trade and Washington&rsquo;s pressure to curb Moscow&rsquo;s war funding.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that his "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a &ldquo;big step&rdquo; toward increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
India's continuing purchase of petroleum products from Russia, notwithstanding Western sanctions, has become a major issue that resulted in a severe downturn in ties between New Delhi and Washington.
Speaking to reporters at his Oval Office on Wednesday, he said the US was &ldquo;not happy&rdquo; that India was buying Russian crude, arguing such purchases helped finance President Vladimir Putin&rsquo;s war.
&ldquo;He (Modi) is a friend of mine, we have a great relationship... we were not happy with him buying oil from Russia because that let Russia continue on with this ridiculous war where they've lost a million and a half people,&rdquo; Trump said in response to a question.
&ldquo;I was not happy that India was buying oil, and (Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That&rsquo;s a big step. Now we&rsquo;ve got to get China to do the same thing,&rdquo; he said.
India is the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
The US president said India may not be able to cut the procurement immediately, but the process has started.
&ldquo;He (Modi) has assured me there will be no oil purchased from Russia. I don&rsquo;t know, maybe that&rsquo;s a breaking story. Can I say that?... He&rsquo;s not buying his oil from Russia. It (has) started. He can't do it immediately; it&rsquo;s a little bit of a process, but the process is going to be over with soon,&rdquo; Trump claimed.
There is no immediate reaction from New Delhi on Trump&rsquo;s claim.
The US president suggested that the US wants India to stop procurement of Russian crude only to put financial pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
&ldquo;All we want from President Putin is to stop this, stop killing Ukrainians and stop killing Russians because he's killing a lot of Russians. It is a war he should have won in one week, and now it is going into its fourth year,&rdquo; he said.
He said India could resume energy trade with Moscow after the Russia-Ukraine war is over.
&ldquo;If India doesn&rsquo;t buy oil, it makes it much easier, and they&rsquo;re not going to buy, they assured me they will, within a short period of time, they will not be buying oil from Russia... And they&rsquo;ll go back to Russia after the war is over,&rdquo; he said.
Describing the Indian prime minister as &ldquo;a great man,&rdquo; Trump said, &ldquo;He loves Trump... I don&rsquo;t want you to take the word love any differently... I don&rsquo;t want to destroy his political career.&rdquo; Praising Modi's leadership, Trump said, &ldquo;I have watched India for years. It&rsquo;s an incredible country, and every single year you would have a new leader. Some would be in there for a few months, and this was year after year after year, and my friend has been there now for a long time, and he&rsquo;s assured me there will be no oil purchases from Russia.&rdquo; Traditionally reliant on Middle Eastern oil, India, the world&rsquo;s third-largest oil importer, significantly increased its imports from Russia following the February 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Western sanctions and reduced European demand made Russian oil available at steep discounts. As a result, India's Russian crude imports surged from under 1 per cent to nearly 40 per cent of its total crude oil imports in a short span.
Washington has been maintaining that India is helping Putin to finance the war through its purchase of Russian crude oil.
New Delhi has consistently stated that its oil imports are guided by national energy security and affordability concerns, and that its stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains &ldquo;independent and balanced&rdquo;.
The relations between New Delhi and Washington have been reeling under severe stress after Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent, including a 25 per cent additional duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil.
India described the US action as "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable".
Last week, US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor, after meeting PM Modi, &nbsp;said the US "values" its relationship with India.
Gor was in New Delhi amid continuing strains in the bilateral relations.
The Ambassador-designate held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri before meeting PM Modi.

Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi allowed Donald Trump to dictate India's stance on Russian oil imports, criticising India’s silence on Operation Sindoor and questioning the government's foreign policy independence.

PM Modi is 'frightened' of US President Trump: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi allowed Donald Trump to dictate India's stance on Russian oil imports, criticising India&rsquo;s silence on Operation Sindoor and questioning the government's foreign policy independence.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "frightened" of US President Donald Trump, saying that he allowed the American leader to "decide and announce" that India will not buy Russian oil and "keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs".
His assertion came after Trump claimed that his "friend" PM Modi has assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, a move he described as a big step toward increasing pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
"PM Modi is frightened of Trump. Allows Trump to decide and announce that India will not buy Russian oil. Keeps sending congratulatory messages despite repeated snubs. Cancelled the Finance Minister's visit to America. Skipped Sharm el-Sheikh. Doesn't contradict him on Operation Sindoor," Gandhi said on X.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also lashed out at the government over the issue.
"At 5:37 PM Indian Standard Time on May 10, 2025, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the very first to announce that India has halted Operation Sindoor. Subsequently, President Trump has claimed 51 times in 5 different countries that he had intervened to stop Operation Sindoor by using tariffs and trade as his weapon of pressure. Yet our PM kept silent," Ramesh said on X.
"Now President Trump has declared yesterday that Mr. Modi has assured him that India will not import oil from Russia. Mr. Modi appears to have outsourced key decisions to America. The 56-inch chest has shrunk and shrivelled," he said.
Speaking to reporters at his Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump said the US was not happy that India was buying Russian crude, arguing such purchases helped finance President Vladimir Putin's war.
"He (Modi) is a friend of mine, we have a great relationship... we were not happy with him buying oil from Russia because that let Russia continue on with this ridiculous war where they've lost a million and a half people," Trump said in response to a question.
"I was not happy that India was buying oil, and (Modi) assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That's a big step. Now we've got to get China to do the same thing," he said.
India is the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels behind China, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Traditionally reliant on Middle Eastern oil, India, the world's third-largest oil importer, significantly increased its imports from Russia following the February 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Western sanctions and reduced European demand made Russian oil available at steep discounts. As a result, India's Russian crude imports surged from under 1 per cent to nearly 40 per cent of its total crude oil imports in a short span.
New Delhi has been maintaining that its oil imports are driven by national energy security and affordability concerns and that its position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains independent and balanced.&nbsp;

Russian defence experts dismissed opposition criticism over the reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan, saying it benefits India as the engines make JF-17 jets predictable and show China-Pakistan’s dependence on Russian technology.

Reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan will benefit India: Russian experts

Russian defence experts dismissed opposition criticism over the reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan, saying it benefits India as the engines make JF-17 jets predictable and show China-Pakistan&rsquo;s dependence on Russian technology.

Russian defence experts on Sunday said the reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan for integration into the JF-17 will actually benefit Delhi, dismissing the criticism of the Indian government by the opposition over the issue as unjustified.
&ldquo;I don't think the criticism here is justified. If reports about Russia providing engines for the JF-17 are correct, it actually benefits India in two ways,&rdquo; Pyotr Topychkanov, who heads the Section on New Challenges in South and Southeast Asia at the prestigious Moscow-based Primakov Institute, told PTI.
&ldquo;Firstly, it shows that China and Pakistan haven't yet managed to replace the Russian-origin engine. Secondly, the new aircraft will be familiar and predictable to India, especially since they share the same engine and India observed the JF-17's operational use during the May 2025 crisis (Operation Sindoor),&rdquo; he added.
Topychkanov recalled that China had requested Russia to supply RD-93 engines for its FC-17 jet as a stop-gap measure, and the possibility of its transfer to Pakistan was flagged by the NDA and UPA governments at the time of prime ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr Manmohan Singh.
However, another expert, who did not wish to be identified, said he vaguely remembers discussions on the issue. &ldquo;Moscow convinced New Delhi that the RD-93 deal was purely commercial without transfer of technology (ToT), while India was given license for much superior RD-33 engines under ToT.&rdquo; RD-93 produced by the Klimov plant, in comparison to its base RD-33's, has more thrust but decreased service life. RD-93 has a service life of 2,200 hours while RD-33's is 4,000 hours.
Under a trilateral Russia-China-Pakistan agreement, Russia has been supplying fully assembled RD-93 engines since the early 2000s. Pakistan is now aiming for a modified version, which is not yet developed.
There was no official word about the sale.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday demanded answers from the government on why India's &ldquo;once most reliable strategic ally&rdquo;, Russia, is providing military support to Pakistan by supplying engines of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets.
The BJP on Sunday termed reports about Russia proceeding with the supply of JF-17 jet engines to Pakistan a &ldquo;reckless information warfare&rdquo; and slammed the Congress for raising the issue on social media, accusing it of choosing the &ldquo;side of the enemy&rdquo; instead of India.

Poland scrambled jets to intercept hostile Russian drones violating its airspace near Ukraine, marking the first NATO country to respond militarily during the conflict.

Poland Intercepts Russian Drones Breaching Airspace Amid Heightened Tensions

Poland Intercepts Russian Drones in Airspace Breach

Poland scrambled jets to intercept hostile Russian drones violating its airspace near Ukraine, marking the first NATO country to respond militarily during the conflict.

Poland said Wednesday it had scrambled aircraft alongside allies to shoot down "hostile objects" violating its airspace during a Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, a first for a NATO country during the war.
Ukraine warned that Russia's leader was "testing the West" and called for its allies to mount a strong response or risk Russian drones flying "even further into Europe".
The incursion came as Russia unleashed a barrage of strikes across Ukraine, including in the western city of Lviv, around 50 miles (80 kilometres) from the Polish border.
"Aircraft have used weapons against hostile objects," Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on social media, adding: "We are in constant contact with NATO command."
Russian drones and missiles have entered the airspace of NATO members -- including Poland -- several times during Russia's three-and-a-half-year war, but a NATO country has never attempted to shoot them down.
A cornerstone of the Western military alliance is the principle that an attack on any member is deemed an attack on all.
The operational command of Poland's military slammed the "unprecedented" airspace violations, saying it had spotted around a dozen drone-type objects, some of which were shot down.
"This is an act of aggression that has created a real threat to the safety of our citizens," it said.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that weapons had been used against the invading objects, saying on social media that an "operation related to multiple violations of Polish airspace is underway".
The Polish government announced it will hold an "extraordinary" cabinet meeting at 8:00 am (0600 GMT).
The Polish army said around the same time that it had finished intercepting the drones in its airspace.
 - 'Provocation' -
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote on X that the incursion showed "that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's sense of impunity keeps growing because he was not properly punished for his previous crimes".
"Putin just keeps escalating, expanding his war, and testing the West," Sybiga said. "The longer he faces no strength in response, the more aggressive he gets."
"A weak response now will provoke Russia even more -- and then Russian missiles and drones will fly even further into Europe," he added.
Polish authorities closed the airspace over part of the country, according to a statement from Warsaw's main Chopin Airport, where flights were halted.
The incident came a day after Poland's newly elected nationalist President Karol Nawrocki warned that Putin was ready to invade more countries after launching his war in Ukraine.
"We do not trust Vladimir Putin's good intentions," Nawrocki told reporters Tuesday at a press conference in Helsinki.
"We believe that Vladimir Putin is ready to also invade other countries."
NATO-member Poland, a major supporter of Ukraine, hosts over a million Ukrainian refugees and is a key transit point for Western humanitarian and military aid to the war-torn country.
Last month, Warsaw said a Russian military drone flew into its airspace and exploded in farmland in eastern Poland, calling the incident a "provocation".
Poland in 2023 said a Russian missile had crossed into its airspace to strike Ukraine.
And in November 2022, two civilians were killed when a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile fell on a village near the border.

Russia claims major progress in cancer treatment as its new vaccine shows strong efficacy and safety in preclinical trials, initially targeting colorectal cancer.

Russia claims breakthrough as new cancer vaccine shows strong preclinical results

Russia claims major progress in cancer treatment as its new vaccine shows strong efficacy and safety in preclinical trials, initially targeting colorectal cancer.

Russia has claimed a major step forward in cancer treatment, with its new cancer vaccine completing preclinical trials. According to Veronika Skvortsova, head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA), the vaccine showed both safety and strong efficacy.&nbsp;
Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), she said, "The research spanned several years, with the last three dedicated to mandatory preclinical studies."
Skvortsova added, "The vaccine is now ready for use; we are awaiting official approval," as quoted by TASS. She stated that the trials confirmed the vaccine&rsquo;s safety, even with repeated administration, and suggested significant effectiveness. Russian researchers reported tumour size reduction and slowed tumour progression in the range of 60% to 80%, depending on cancer type, along with improved survival rates.
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Officials said the initial use of the vaccine would be for colorectal cancer. They also pointed to advanced progress in vaccines for glioblastoma and specific melanomas, including ocular melanoma.
The announcement was made during the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, held from September 3&ndash;6 under the theme &ldquo;The Far East: Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity.&rdquo; The forum hosted more than 8,400 participants from over 75 countries, with over 100 thematic sessions across seven tracks.
Cancer vaccines, according to the American Cancer Society, differ from traditional vaccines for infections like measles or chickenpox. They are designed to help the immune system detect and fight tumour cells. Some are already approved for prostate and bladder cancers, while others, such as the HPV vaccine, are used for cancer prevention.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict at the SCO summit in China, stressing humanity’s call for peace and highlighting India-Russia ties.

Modi-Putin Talks: Strengthening India-Russia Ties Amid USA Tensions

Modi-Putin Talks Amidst Strains with USA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict at the SCO summit in China, stressing humanity&rsquo;s call for peace and highlighting India-Russia ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that it is humanity's call to end the Ukraine conflict as soon as possible.
Modi and Putin held talks on the margins of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in this Chinese port city.
We welcome all recent efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and hope that all the relevant sides will move forward "constructively", Modi said in his televised opening remarks.
The call of humanity is to end the conflict as soon as possible and find ways to bring permanent peace to the region, he said.
Modi also said that India is waiting to receive the Russian leader.
Putin is set to travel to India in December for summit talks with Modi.
India and Russia always moved forward shoulder-to-shoulder even in difficult times, Modi said.
He said close relations between India and Russia are significant for global peace, stability and prosperity.

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit began in Tianjin with leaders including PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. The meeting focuses on future strategies, regional peace, and global cooperation.

PM Modi attends SCO summit in Tianjin

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit began in Tianjin with leaders including PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. The meeting focuses on future strategies, regional peace, and global cooperation.

The summit meeting of the Heads of State of the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) began in Tianjin on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders of the organisation began a day-long deliberation to chalk out the future course of the bloc.&nbsp;
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed the leaders.&nbsp;
The 25th summit was formally kicked off here on Sunday night with a massive banquet hosted by Xi .&nbsp;
It was attended, among others, by Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This year's summit was stated to be the largest of the SCO group as China, which holds the Presidency of the organisation this year, has invited 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to attend the SCO Plus summit.
On Monday the leaders address the meeting enunciating their future vision for the organisation.
Modi's speech is being keenly watched for its content in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's tariff war and the Indian prime minister's meeting with Xi on Sunday, which was widely expected to provide a new roadmap for the ties.
In his welcome banquet address, Xi said the SCO bears greater responsibilities in safeguarding regional peace and stability, and boosting the development of various countries in a world of increasing uncertainties and accelerated changes.
Addressing the banquet, Xi expressed confidence that with concerted efforts of all parties, the summit will be a complete success, and that the SCO is certain to play an even bigger role and achieve more progress. He said it will make a greater contribution to boosting the unity and cooperation among member states, pooling the strength of the Global South and pushing for more progress of human civilisation.
Founded in Shanghai in June 2001, the SCO has expanded from six founding members into a 26-nation family of 10 members, two observers and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
With major emerging markets and developing countries such as China, Russia and India among its members, the SCO represents nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.

A major Russian strike hit Kyiv overnight, killing three people, including a 14-year-old, and injuring 12 others, officials said.

'Massive' Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 3

A major Russian strike hit Kyiv overnight, killing three people, including a 14-year-old, and injuring 12 others, officials said.

A "massive" Russian attack on Kyiv on Thursday killed at least three people and wounded a dozen others, officials in the Ukrainian capital said.
Powerful explosions rocked the city overnight, illuminating the sky and leaving behind a column of smoke, AFP journalists saw.
The city's military administration said three people had been confirmed dead and 12 wounded, with "significant damage" to residential buildings. One of those killed was a 14-year-old, according to the administration's head Tymur Tkachenko.
The attack comes as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over an impasse in diplomatic efforts towards a peace deal which have been spearheaded by US President Donald Trump.
An AFP journalist in Kyiv saw red tracer bullets sailing through the night sky in an effort to intercept drones above the city centre. At least one missile appeared to be shot down.
Around 100 people took refuge in a subway station, with some lying in sleeping bags and others holding their pets.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko described Russia's latest strikes as a "massive attack" which caused damage in five districts of the capital.
A five-storey building in the Darnytsky district had collapsed, the mayor reported.
Kyiv suffered one of its worst attacks of the over three-year war on July 31, leaving more than 30 people dead including five children.
Russian forces have been slowly but steadily gaining ground in Ukraine in recent months, as diplomatic efforts have accelerated.
Trump held a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska this month, followed by a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies.
But there has been little progress since then.
Before concluding any peace agreement, Ukraine wants security guarantees from the West to deter any future Russian attacks.
Moscow has cast Kyiv's demands as unrealistic and has raised particular objection to the notion of stationing Western peacekeeping troops in Ukraine.
Zelensky said on Wednesday that members of his administration would meet with US officials in New York on Friday.
The Ukrainian leader said he saw "very arrogant and negative signals from Moscow regarding the negotiations", urging extra "pressure" to "force Russia to take real steps".

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack against western Ukraine, hitting civilian targets and escalating tensions. Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for stronger international response amid ongoing peace talks.

Russia Launches Major Drone and Missile Offensive Against Western Ukraine

Russia escalated its offensive against Ukraine with a significant drone and missile strike targeting western regions, including civilian areas. Zelenskyy condemns the attack as US-led peace talks continue.

Russia's Extensive Drone, Missile Attack on Ukraine

Amid a renewed push for peace talks, Russia attacked western Ukraine with 574 drones and 40 missiles.

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Kyiv, Aug 21 (AP) Russia unleashed one of its most extensive aerial offensives this year against Ukraine, dispatching 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday. The assault predominantly targeted the country's western regions, reportedly resulting in at least one casualty and injuring 15 others, officials stated. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha disclosed that Russia hit a "major American electronics manufacturer" in the west, without providing additional details.
The western parts of Ukraine are situated far from the conflict zones in the east and south. Much of the military assistance from Ukraine's Western allies is presumed to be transported and kept there. Official records indicate this was Russia's third-largest drone attack this year and the eighth-largest missile strike in terms of numbers.
This aggressive act occurred amid a renewed US-led push for a peace settlement in the ongoing three-year conflict following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced the attack, stating it was carried out "as if nothing were changing at all."
Zelenskyy criticized Moscow for not engaging in genuine negotiations to end the conflict and urged the international community to respond with increased pressure, including heightened sanctions. Russia "wasted several cruise missiles against an American business," he remarked, noting it was a civilian enterprise producing domestic goods like coffee machines. "And that too became a target for Russia. Very telling.&rdquo;
Earlier, Zelenskyy mentioned that Ukraine plans to hold intensive discussions to determine the security guarantees its allies are willing to offer. This follows positive signals suggesting the United States supports renewed discussions aimed at ending the war.
These details are being refined amidst dialogues among security advisors and military officials, with Zelenskyy anticipating clarity within 10 days. He expects to be prepared to engage in direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since the full-scale invasion.
The proposed talks might additionally involve US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy indicated. "We aim to understand the security guarantees' architecture in seven to 10 days. Based on this, we intend to hold a trilateral meeting. That was my logic," Zelenskyy explained, addressing journalists Wednesday after a visit to Washington with Europe's top leaders.
"President Trump suggested a slightly different approach: a trilateral meeting through a bilateral one," Zelenskyy revealed. "Nonetheless, we all concurred that we would continue shaping the security guarantees, establishing a framework akin to Article 5. Currently, we have political backing for this."
Article 5 is NATO's mutual defense promise, wherein an attack on one member is regarded as an attack on all.
Potential venues for the meeting include Switzerland, Austria, and Turkey, Zelenskyy added.
Kyiv remains uncertain about the nature of support it can anticipate from allies. A coalition of over 30 nations has pledged to contribute to security guarantees, yet discussions reached a halt with the US's ambivalent stance.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that addressing security arrangements in Ukraine without Russia's involvement would be ineffective, as reported by RIA Novosti. "We cannot agree with the proposition to resolve collective security matters excluding Russia. This will not succeed. We have repeatedly clarified that Russia does not exaggerate its interests, but will assert its legitimate interests firmly," Lavrov declared during a news conference on Wednesday.
Recently, positive indications from Trump, suggesting US support for "Article 5-like" security guarantees and Ukraine&rsquo;s aspirations to join the European Union have revitalized those talks, Zelenskyy reported. "Today, we have favorable feedback from America, President Trump, and his team, expressing their willingness to participate in security guarantees for Ukraine. This opens possibilities for other nations," he continued. "The general staff of key nations have commenced discussions about their readiness. Some countries previously absent might now engage."
Turkey voiced its willingness to ensure security along the Black Sea following Trump's apparent openness to supporting Ukraine's security assurances, Zelenskyy mentioned.
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's readiness to enter direct negotiations with Putin. "And if the Russians are not ready? The Europeans raised this query. If Russia remains unprepared, we expect a strong response from the United States," he declared.
Ukraine has previously hoped for increased US sanctions on Russia if it fails to show a genuine willingness to conclude the conflict.
Zelenskyy shared positive remarks regarding his meeting with Trump in the Oval Office on Monday, accompanied by Europe's senior leaders. He sought to counter Putin's portrayal of the battlefield situation as more dire for Ukraine than it is.
Zelenskyy highlighted inaccuracies on US maps illustrating frontlines, which depicted Russia holding more territory than in reality. "President Trump was eager to understand the specifics. We discussed Donbas, the East, and its significance. I emphasized that if our military retreats from this region and it's occupied, it could pave the way to Kharkiv," Zelenskyy remarked, adding that he demonstrated roads leading to Ukraine&rsquo;s industrial hub in Dnipropetrovsk.
"There are substantial components here. If purely discussing eastern withdrawal, we cannot proceed," Zelenskyy indicated, expressing confidence that Trump grasped his perspective. (AP)
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar starts three-day visit to Moscow to co-chair India-Russia commission, discuss Ukraine peace efforts, and review bilateral ties amid U.S.-India trade strains.

EAM S Jaishankar embarks on 3-day visit to Russia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar starts three-day visit to Moscow to co-chair India-Russia commission, discuss Ukraine peace efforts, and review bilateral ties amid U.S.-India trade strains.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday embarked on a three-day visit to Moscow to further strengthen the "time-tested" India-Russia partnership.
The visit comes against the backdrop of strains in India's ties with the US following President Donald Trump doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent that included an additional penalty of 25 per cent for purchasing Russian crude oil.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), announcing Jaishankar's trip, said he will co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation to be held on Wednesday.
Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov are also expected to discuss the latest initiatives by the Trump administration to bring peace to Ukraine.
During the visit, the external affairs minister will review the bilateral agenda and share perspective on regional and global issues with the Russian foreign minister, the MEA said in a brief statement.
"The visit aims to further strengthen the longstanding and time-tested India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic partnership," it added.&nbsp;

Kremlin confirms upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The two sides have agreed on a venue, marking their first talks since Trump’s return.

Putin and Trump to Meet Amidst Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Putin-Trump Meeting Scheduled Amidst Conflict

Kremlin confirms upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The two sides have agreed on a venue, marking their first talks since Trump&rsquo;s return.

The Kremlin said Thursday that a meeting in the coming days between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has been agreed on.
Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said the two sides are working on setting it up, and that a venue for the meeting has been agreed on and will be announced later.
A meeting between Putin and Trump would be their first since Trump returned to office this year. It would be a significant milestone in the more than 3-year-old war, though there's no promise such a meeting would lead to the end of the fighting, since Russia and Ukraine remain far apart on their demands.

Donald Trump lashes out at India-Russia ties, says he "doesn't care" as US imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports.

India, Russia can take their 'dead economies' down together: Donald Trump

Donald Trump lashes out at India-Russia ties, says he "doesn't care" as US imposes 25% tariff on Indian imports.

US President Donald Trump once again mounted a sharp attack on India and Russia for their close ties and said that the two countries can take their "dead economies down together".
The US president's fresh criticism of New Delhi and Moscow came hours after announcing 25 per cent tariffs against India, plus a "penalty" for its trade with Russia.
"I don't care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care," he said.
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"We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World," he added.
Trump on Wednesday announced the imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from India starting August 1, plus an unspecified penalty for buying Russian crude oil and military equipment.
The surprise announcement came a day after Indian officials said that a US trade team would visit from August 25 to negotiate a trade deal.
The announcement is being seen as a pressure tactic to get New Delhi to agree to demands made by the US, which has, in recent days, got favourable trade deals with major partners like Japan, the UK and the European Union.
Trump termed India's trade policies as "most strenuous and obnoxious".
"All things not good! India will therefore be paying a tariff of 25 per cent, plus a penalty for the above, starting on August first," Trump said in a social media post.
The penalty was announced as India has made large purchases of oil and military equipment from Russia. India is the first country to face a penalty for Russian imports.
India's import of crude oil from Russia has risen from 0.2 per cent of total purchases before the Russia-Ukraine war to 35-40 per cent. New Delhi is the largest buyer of Russian oil after China.
Trump said though India is America's friend, "we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their (India) tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the world, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary trade barriers of any country".
He said India has always purchased a significant amount of military equipment and energy products from Russia at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the "killing" in Ukraine.

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, from Japan and Alaska to Hawaii, Mexico, and New Zealand.

Tsunami hits Russia's islands, Japan after 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit Russia&rsquo;s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, from Japan and Alaska to Hawaii, Mexico, and New Zealand.

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia's Far East early Wednesday, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US West Coast. No substantial damage has been reported so far, but authorities warned people away from shorelines and said the risk could last more than a day.
Ports on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia near the 8.8 magnitude quake's epicentre flooded as residents fled inland, and frothy, white waves washed up to the shore in northern Japan. Cars jammed streets and highways in Hawaii's capital, with standstill traffic even in areas away from the shoreline.
People went to evacuation centres in affected areas of Japan, with memories fresh of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused reactor meltdowns at a nuclear power plant. No abnormalities in operations at Japan's nuclear plants were reported Wednesday.
Russian authorities said several people were injured, without giving a figure. In Japan, at least one person was injured.
A tsunami height of 3-4 metres was recorded in Kamchatka, 60 centimetres on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, and up to 1.4 feet (under 30 centimetres) above tide levels were observed in Alaska's Aleutian Islands.
Hours after the quake, Hawaii downgraded its tsunami warning to an advisory, while Japan's Meteorological Agency also lowered its alert to an advisory in the Pacific coast south of Fukushima. The alert still in place farther north.
Maj Gen Stephen Logan, the Adjutant General of the State of Hawaii Department of Defence, said an advisory means there is the potential for strong currents and dangerous waves, as well as flooding on beaches or in harbours.
Hawaii and Oregon warn residents of potential damage The impact of the tsunami could last for hours or perhaps more than a day, said Dave Snider, tsunami warning coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Centre in Alaska &ldquo;A tsunami is not just one wave,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It's a series of powerful waves over a long period of time. Tsunamis cross the ocean at hundreds of miles an hour -- as fast as a jet airplane -- in deep water. But when they get close to the shore, they slow down and start to pile up. And that's where that inundation problem becomes a little bit more possible there.&rdquo; &ldquo;In this case, because of the Earth basically sending out these huge ripples of water across the ocean, they're going to be moving back and forth for quite a while,&rdquo; which is why some communities may feel effects longer, he said.
Hawaii Gov Josh Green said data from Midway Atoll, which is between Japan and Hawaii, measured waves from peak to trough of 1.8 metres. He said waves hitting Hawaii could be bigger or smaller and it was too early to tell how large they would be. A tsunami of that size would be akin to a 3-foot wave riding on top of surf, he said.
&ldquo;This is a longitudinal wave with great force driving through the shoreline and into land,&rdquo; he said at a news conference.
Green said Black Hawk helicopters have been activated and high-water vehicles were ready to go in case authorities need to rescue people. &ldquo;But please do not put yourself in harm's way,&rdquo; he said.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management said on Facebook that small tsunami waves were expected along the coast starting around 11:40 pm local time, with wave heights between 1 to 2 feet. It urged people to stay away from beaches, harbours and marinas and to remain in a safe location away from the coast until the advisory is lifted.
&ldquo;This is not a major tsunami, but dangerous currents and strong waves may pose a risk to those near the water,&rdquo; the department said.
Much of the West Coast, spanning California, Washington state, and the Canadian province of British Columbia, was also under a tsunami advisory.
A tsunami of less than 30 centimeters was forecast to hit parts of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The province's emergency preparedness agency said waves were expected to reach remote Langara Island around 10:05 pm Tuesday and Tofino around 11:30 pm. The agency said &ldquo;multiple waves over time&rdquo; were expected.
Russian regions report limited damage The quake at 8:25 am Japan time had a preliminary magnitude of 8.0, Japanese and US seismologists said. The US Geological Survey later updated its strength to 8.8 magnitude and a depth of 20.7 kilometres.
The quake was centred about 119 kilometres east-southeast from the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, which has a population of 1,80,000, on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Multiple aftershocks as strong as 6.9 magnitude followed.
Severokurilsk Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov said the port in the city was flooded by tsunami waves, washing fishing boats into the sea. He said that no major damage was recorded.
Power supplies have been shut and the authorities were checking the power network after the flooding.
Among the world's strongest recorded quakes The earthquake appeared to be the strongest anywhere in the world since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off northeastern Japan in March 2011 that caused a massive tsunami that set off meltdowns at a nuclear power plant. Only a few stronger earthquakes have ever been measured around the world.
The tsunami alert disrupted transportation in Japan, with ferries, trains and airports in the affected area suspending or delaying some operations.
A tsunami of 60 centimetres was recorded at Hamanaka town in Hokkaido and Kuji port in Iwate, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Several areas reported smaller waves including 20 centimetres in Tokyo Bay five hours after the quake.
In Japan's northern coastal town of Matsushima, dozens of residents took refuge at an evacuation centre, where water bottles were distributed and an air conditioner was running. One person told NHK she came to the facility without hesitation based on the lesson from the 2011 tsunami.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi warned evacuees that they may not be able to return home by the end of the day, as the tsunami waves could remain high.
Japanese nuclear power plants reported no abnormalities. The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi plant damaged by the 2011 tsunami said about 4,000 workers are taking shelter on higher ground at the plant complex while monitoring remotely to ensure safety.
Philippine authorities advised people to stay away from the beach and coastal areas. &ldquo;It may not be the largest of waves, but these can continue for hours and expose people swimming in the waters to danger,&rdquo; Teresito Bacolcol of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology told The Associated Press.
Mexico's navy warned that tsunami waves will start reaching the northern coast in Ensenada, near California, at around 02:22 am Wednesday local time, and waves could progress along the Pacific coast to Chiapas state, around 07:15 am local time.
New Zealand authorities warned of &ldquo;strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges&rdquo; along all coastlines of the South Pacific island nation. The emergency management agency said people should move out of the water, off beaches and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
People were urged to stay away from coastlines until any wave surges passed late Wednesday in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Federated States of Micronesia and Solomon Islands.
Some tiny and low-lying Pacific island chains are among the world's most imperiled by tsunamis and rising seas due to climate change.
Earlier in July, five powerful quakes &mdash; the largest with a magnitude of 7.4 &mdash; struck in the sea near Kamchatka. The largest quake was at a depth of 20 kilometres and was 144 kilometers east of the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Ukraine effectively resists Russia's summer offensive. Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for Western support, domestic protests on anti-corruption laws, and challenges remaining as the conflict continues.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Resists Russia's Offensive Amid Challenges

Zelenskyy reports Ukraine's effective resistance against Russia's summer offensive, the need for more Western support, and engagement in domestic anti-corruption protests as challenges persist.

Ukraine repels raids as Russia pushes east

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reports strong defense against Russia's summer offensive. Ukraine seeks more Western support and is dealing with domestic protests against amended anti-corruption laws.

Ukrainian forces are successfully resisting Russia's determined summer offensive to breach defenses along the front line, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
&ldquo;They are not making progress. It's extremely challenging for our troops. And it's challenging everywhere,&rdquo; Zelenskyy informed reporters on Thursday, with the comments embargoed until Friday. &ldquo;It's also very difficult for the Russians - and that's advantageous for us.&rdquo;
As the conflict stretches into its fourth year following Russia's February 2022 invasion, resources are being depleted on both sides, although Russia has more capacity and manpower to persist. Ukraine is appealing for more support from Western allies.
While Russia has claimed the capture of some villages recently, no major urban strongholds have succumbed to its advances.
Russian sabotage and reconnaissance teams have attempted minor raids near Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region to capture symbolic footage, like raising a Russian flag, but Ukrainian forces have effectively fended off these attempts, Zelenskyy reported.
&ldquo;There have been five to seven such instances, sometimes with as few as two or six troops. One time they tried to hold a position with 12, but all were neutralized by our defenders,&rdquo; Zelenskyy commented.
He noted improvements in the northeastern Sumy border region, with progress by Ukrainian forces over the past six weeks.
In light of heightened Russian bombardment on Ukrainian cities&mdash;Kharkiv being hit by a powerful glide bomb for the second consecutive day, injuring seven people&mdash;Ukraine is endeavoring to secure 10 US-manufactured Patriot air defense systems. Three have been confirmed from Germany and Norway, according to Zelenskyy.
The systems are crucial for intercepting missiles, although each comes with a significant price tag exceeding USD 1 billion. The administration under former U.S. President Trump has agreed to sell these systems, but Ukraine still needs to secure funding for all ten and is seeking a license to manufacture Patriots independently.
The possibility of a summit meeting between Russia and Ukraine remains bleak, despite Kremlin officials discussing a potential leaders' summit. Zelenskyy remarked, &ldquo;To end the war, there must be a meeting of leaders. There's no alternative with (the Russians).&rdquo;
However, the Kremlin opposes high-level talks before a detailed peace agreement is brokered. &ldquo;A high-level meeting should conclude the settlement and formalize the modalities and agreements that experts are yet to develop,&rdquo; Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated. &ldquo;It has to be done in this sequence.&rdquo;
On the domestic front, Zelenskyy acknowledged the legitimacy of public protests against recent amendments to Ukraine's anti-corruption law. These changes, which endangered the independence of anti-corruption agencies, sparked criticism from the European Union and international rights groups, leading Zelenskyy to propose legislation to re-establish the autonomy of these watchdogs.
&ldquo;It's vital that society expresses itself. I value societal opinion,&rdquo; Zelenskyy said. &ldquo;Society requested changes, and we responded.&rdquo; The demonstrations persisted for a third day on Thursday but saw fewer participants.
Zelenskyy emphasized that these agencies must remain &ldquo;genuinely independent&rdquo; and underscored, &ldquo;The unity of our nation is crucial, especially during this war. Maintaining our cohesion is critical.&rdquo; He cautioned that failure by the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, to pass the new bill could escalate protests. However, Zelenskyy expressed optimism about the bill's approval in the vote scheduled for July 31.
&ldquo;The bill's existence is what's critical. It has been filed. I'm confident it will secure enough votes. I desire that outcome,&rdquo; he stated. (AP) SKS NPK NPK
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A tragic aviation accident in Russia's Far East claimed 48 lives. An An-24 crashed on its way from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, with the wreckage engulfed in flames. Governor Vasily Orlov announced three days of mourning for the victims.

Tragic Plane Crash in Russia's Far East Claims 48 Lives

A catastrophic plane crash involving an An-24 aircraft en route to Tynda from Blagoveshchensk claimed 48 lives in Russia's Far East. The wreckage was discovered in flames, compelling a three-day mourning declaration from Governor Vasily Orlov.

Plane Crash in Russia Kills 48 People

A catastrophic plane crash in Russia's Far East resulted in 48 fatalities as an An-24 aircraft crashed en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda. The wreckage was located in a forest. Governor Vasily Orlov declared three days of mourning.

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Moscow, Jul 24 (AP) &mdash; A tragic aviation accident has claimed the lives of 48 individuals in Russia's Far East, as confirmed by the head of the Amur region in a statement released on Thursday.
The An-24 passenger aircraft disappeared from radar during its flight from Blagoveshchensk, a city near the Russian-Chinese border, heading towards the town of Tynda. The wreckage, found engulfed in flames, was discovered by rescuers amidst dense forest terrain on a hillside south of its intended destination.
Regional Governor Vasily Orlov confirmed the devastating loss, stating that all passengers and crew aboard the aircraft perished in the crash. In response to the tragedy, he declared three days of mourning. (AP)
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A plane with 49 aboard vanished over Russia's Amur region on a flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda. Authorities, led by Governor Orlov, are actively searching for the aircraft, which included 43 passengers and six crew members.

Plane with 49 aboard disappears over Russia’s Amur region; no survivors reported

A critical incident has arisen as a plane with 49 individuals, including five children, disappears over Russia's Far Eastern Amur region. The aircraft lost radar contact en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, prompting an extensive search operation.

A plane with 49 people, including 43 passengers and six crew members, has disappeared from radar in Russia's Far Eastern Amur region.

The wreckage of a plane that crashed while carrying 49 people has been found in Russia's Far East, local emergency services said Thursday.
Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said that they had found the plane's burning fuselage on a hillside south of its planned destination in the town of Tynda.
Images of the reported crash site circulated by Russian state media show debris scattered among dense forest, surrounded by plumes of smoke.
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An initial aerial inspection of the site suggested that there were no survivors, Russia's Interfax news agency said, citing unnamed sources in the emergency services. Its sources also said that there were difficult weather conditions in the area.
The transport prosecutor's office in the Far East reported that the site of the crash was 15 kilometres south of Tynda. The office said in an online statement that the plane attempted a second approach while trying to land when contact with it was lost.
Forty-three passengers, including five children, as well as six crew members were on board the An-24 passenger plane as it travelled from the city of Blagoveshchensk on the Russian-Chinese border to the town of Tynda, regional Gov. Vasily Orlov said.
Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry reported that 48 people were on board the flight, which was operated by Siberia-based Angara Airlines. The reason for the discrepancy was not immediately clear.
The authorities have launched a probe on the charge of flight safety violations that resulted in multiple deaths, a standard procedure in aviation accidents.

The EU introduces a hefty sanctions package against Russia, cutting the oil price cap and targeting Nord Stream pipelines to pressure Russia amidst the Ukraine conflict.

EU targets Russia's energy revenue, shadow fleet with new sanctions over war on Ukraine

The European Union announces severe sanctions against Russia, lowering the oil price cap, and banning Nord Stream pipeline transactions to pressure Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

The EU announced new sanctions against Russia, including reducing the oil price cap and banning Nord Stream transactions, to pressure Russia over the Ukraine conflict.

The European Union approved on Friday a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the targeting of more shadow fleet ships, the EU foreign policy chief said.
&ldquo;The message is clear: Europe will not back down in its support for Ukraine. The EU will keep raising the pressure until Russia ends its war,&rdquo; Kaja Kallas said in a statement.
Kallas said the measures amount to &ldquo;one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date&rdquo; linked to the war, now in its fourth year. It comes as European countries start to buy US weapons for Ukraine to help the country better defend itself.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new measures, describing them as a &ldquo;timely and necessary&rdquo; step amid intensified Russian attacks.
&ldquo;All infrastructure of Russia's war must be blocked,&rdquo; Zelenskyy said, adding that Ukraine will synchronise its sanctions with the EU and introduce its own additional measures soon.
The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, had proposed to lower the oil price cap from $60 to $45, which is lower than the market price to target Russia's vast energy revenues. The 27 member countries decided to set the price per barrel at just under $48.
The EU had hoped to get major international powers in the Group of Seven countries involved in the price cap to broaden the impact, but conflict in the Middle East pushed up oil prices and the Trump administration could not be brought onboard.
In 2023, Ukraine's Western allies limited sales of Russian oil to $60 per barrel but the price cap was largely symbolic as most of Moscow's crude &mdash; its main moneymaker &mdash; cost less than that. Still, the cap was there in case oil prices rose.
Oil income is the linchpin of Russia's economy, allowing President Vladimir Putin to pour money into the armed forces without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.
A new import ban was also imposed in an attempt to close a loophole allowing Russia to indirectly export crude oil via a number of non-EU countries.
The EU also targeted the Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany to prevent Putin from generating any revenue from them in future, notably by discouraging would-be investors. Russian energy giant Rosneft's refinery in India was hit as well.
The pipelines were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany but are not in operation. They were targeted by sabotage in 2022, but the source of the underwater explosions has remained a major international mystery.
On top of that, the new EU sanctions targeted Russia's banking sector, with the aim of limiting the Kremlin's ability to raise funds or carry out financial transactions. Two Chinese banks were added to the list.
The EU has slapped several rounds of sanctions on Russia since Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine in February 24, 2022.
More than 2,400 officials and &ldquo;entities&rdquo; &mdash; often government agencies, banks, companies or organisations &mdash; have been hit with asset freezes and travel bans.
But each round of sanctions is getting harder to agree, as measures targeting Russia bite the economies of the 27 member nations. Slovakia held up the latest package over concerns about proposals to stop Russian gas supplies, which it relies on.
The last raft of EU sanctions, imposed on May 20, targeted almost 200 ships in Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet of tankers. On Friday, 105 more ships were blocked from European ports, locks and from ship-to-ship transfers, bringing the total number of vessels now sanctioned to more than 400.

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