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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has denied any cooperation agreement with Russian Athletics, stating no Russian athletes will compete in India while World Athletics sanctions remain. This clarification follows Russian Athletics' announcement of an agreement, which had raised concerns within the global athletics community. AFI emphasized that any discussions were informal and no formal pact was signed.

India's Athletics Federation has signed a cooperation deal with Russia, potentially allowing Russian athletes to compete in domestic Indian meets. This comes despite global bans on Russian athletes due to the Ukraine conflict. The agreement also includes joint training and coaching exchanges, aligning with India's neutral foreign policy stance.

A Russian-linked superyacht, Nord, owned by sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway remains a flashpoint amid ongoing tensions, with maritime traffic significantly reduced. The yacht's passage highlights its defiance of sanctions and the complex geopolitical landscape.

Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India’s crude oil purchases from Russia.

The White House denied formally requesting a ceasefire extension with Iran, despite ongoing diplomatic engagements. While cautiously optimistic about a deal, the US has made its "red lines" clear. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran with a potential new framework for talks, following previous negotiations that stalled over key issues like Iran's nuclear program.

For the first time in more than a decade, Russia’s national anthem will be played at the Winter Paralympics after para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina on Monday. The 23-year-old skier finished first in the women’s super-G standing event, marking a historic moment for Russian sport at the Paralympic Games.

The Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympics opened in Italy on Friday but were overshadowed by controversy after Russian athletes marched under their national flag for the first time since 2014. The move drew boos and led several countries, including Ukraine and Poland, to boycott the ceremony. Over 600 athletes will compete in six sports until March 15. Officials emphasised peace, inclusion and solidarity.

A russian delegation, led by natural resources minister Alexander Kozlov, is visiting Pyongyang to discuss cooperation in trade, economy, science, and technology, according to North Korea's state media. This visit comes after the US expressed concern over the growing ties between North Korea and Russia. South Korea has accused North Korea of providing artillery rounds to Russia in exchange for military satellite technology advice. The two countries have been increasing cooperation since Kim Jong Un's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in September.

Megastar Chiranjeevi extends a warm welcome to Russian delegates, igniting hopes for collaboration between the Telugu film industry and Russia's creative realm. The meeting explores avenues for partnerships and film shoots in both nations, showcasing the growing global interest in Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi's involvement hints to a potential cross-cultural collaborations.

No passes: Delegates from Russia lose access

After an Indian delegation travelled to Russia for the Indian Film Festival, a delegation of Russian actors, producers and film industry stakeholders recently visited India for the Russian Film Festival, highlighting the ongoing cultural and cinematic exchange between the two countries. Sarfaraz Alam Safu, actor and producer known for films such as Zero and Sardar Udham , who was part of the delegations in both Russia and India and has spent considerable time in Russia, spoke to us about the collaboration

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly disrupting the global sporting calendar, leading to cancelled tournaments, stranded athletes and postponed events amid Iran-US-Israel war. Major aviation hubs in the Gulf are crucial for international sports travel and their disruption forces organisers to rethink logistics and prioritise athlete safety amidst evolving security concerns.

A russian delegation paid a visit to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant on Wednesday to inspect the development of the unit three and four.

Amidst peace talks in Geneva, Ukraine reported a massive Russian missile and drone assault on critical infrastructure, accusing Moscow of undermining diplomatic efforts. President Zelenskyy highlighted Russia's continued strikes, even on the eve of negotiations, indicating an unwillingness to compromise. The conflict, Europe's deadliest since WWII, sees Russia controlling significant Ukrainian territory and demanding Kyiv's withdrawal from key areas.

A russian delegation made its first visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad, with plans to meet Syria's interim leader and foreign minister. Meanwhile, a Palestinian Authority delegation visited Damascus, addressing Syrian-Palestinian refugee matters. Russia maintains its military presence but canceled a port management contract, signaling shifting dynamics post-Assad.

The russian delegation of medical workers visited in order to "study best medical practices" of the SGRH, and to "establish working contacts" with doctors of the hospital, the hospital said in a statement.

A high level russian delegation led by Mikhail A Pogosyan, president, United Aircraft Corporation, visited aircraft manufacturing and overhaul divisions of HAL at Nasik recently.

Ukraine is ready to take "big steps" to make progress towards peace at a second round of talks with Russian officials in Istanbul on Monday, a source in Kyiv's delegation told AFP. The two sides are expected to exchange plans on how they want to end the three-year Russian invasion of Ukraine, Europe's largest conflict since World War. "The Ukrainian delegation came to Istanbul with a clear agenda and readiness to take big steps toward peace," the source said.

Vassily Nebenzia said in a letter to UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres that "this is even more alarming since for the last several months the authorities of the United States have been constantly refusing to grant entry visas to a number of Russian delegates assigned to take part in the official United Nations events."

A delegation of Russian medical workers visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Sunday to study its medical practices.

The reported presence of Crimean leader Sergey Aksyonov in President Vladimir Putin's delegation caused much sensation yesterday as the international media played it up as a potential dampener for the Modi-Obama summit in January next year.

President Zelenskyy announced a high-level Ukrainian delegation is engaging in ceasefire talks with Russia in Istanbul, hosted by Turkiye. Despite expressing skepticism about Russia's genuine desire for peace due to the low-level russian delegation, Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's commitment to seeking a ceasefire as a top priority. He acknowledged international efforts to broker peace, proceeding with talks out of respect for mediators.

US and russian delegations convened in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss restoring embassy operations, significantly reduced after the Ukraine invasion. This second meeting follows President Trump's offer of improved relations with Russia if it de-escalates the conflict in Ukraine. The talks will concentrate on stabilizing bilateral mission operations, excluding political, security, and Ukraine-related matters.