The aspirations of the Russian elite and the failure of the state machinery to meet their lofty goals define Moscow’s actions today, says Stanford professor Stephen Kotkin.

India's November crude imports showed Middle Eastern oil at a 9-month high while Russia accounted for its smallest share in three quarters, ship tracking data obtained from sources showed.Refiners in India have been gorging on cheaper Russian oil despite problems posed by sanctions aimed at reducing Moscow's oil revenue to fund its war in Ukraine.

India’s state oil refiners are finding it hard to buy the volume of Russian crude they need, according to people familiar with the matter.

Russia's friends — or frenemies — aren't all pariah states. Some of them enjoy good relations with the West, too.

Russia's state oil firm Rosneft has agreed to supply nearly 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to Indian private refiner Reliance in the biggest ever energy deal between the two countries, three sources familiar with the deal said.

India’s foreign policy, among other factors, in the last three decades has brought us economic growth and resilience, making it the fifth largest economy in the world. There is no need to put all

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to maintain close relationships with several global poles of influence, including Russia and Washington.

Analysts suggest New Delhi wants to avoid being eclipsed by Beijing as Russia increasingly relies on China amid a changing world order.

Three BRICS countries including Russia are reportedly now one in sending a message to US President-elect Donald Trump about the economic bloc's alleged de-dollarization efforts.

Moscow recently hosted the XV India-Russia Business Dialogue, an event aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Russia. Over 700 business representatives attended the event to discuss new opportunities for collaboration in trade,

India's November crude imports showed Middle Eastern oil at a 9-month high while Russia accounted for its smallest share in three quarters, ship tracking data obtained from sources showed.

MOSCOW. Dec 24 (Interfax) - Russia doubled exports of agricultural products to India year-on-year to over $2.3 billion in January-November 2024, the Agriculture Ministry's Agroexport center said, citing analysts.