Timeline: Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Feb 22, 2022

New Delhi [India], February 22 : Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision on Monday to recognize Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as...

US-Russia to resume cross flights to International Space Station

Jul 15, 2022

Moscow [Russia], July 15 : Despite mounting tensions due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia and US decided to resume International Space Station (ISS) flights...

US, Russia hold 'substantive' arms talks, amid tensions

Jul 29, 2021

Washington [US], July 29 : The US and Russia held "substantive and professional" talks on arms control and other strategic issues, the State Department...

Taiwan accuses China, Russia of heightening regional tensions

Dec 01, 2024

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned China and Russia for escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, citing multiple military manoeuvres. Chinese warplanes crossed the...

Putin orders Russian nuclear deterrent forces on 'special' alert

Feb 27, 2022

Moscow [Russia], February 27 : Russian President Vladimir Putin placed the country's nuclear deterrent forces on a "special" alert on Sunday amid the rising...

Powerful explosion hit Luhansk amid escalating tensions between Russia, Ukraine

Feb 19, 2022

Kiev [Ukraine], February 19 : Amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a "powerful explosion" hit Luhansk, Sputnik reported.