INSANE: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Russia backs Trump's energy truce plan with Ukraine, seeks sanctions relief

The Kremlin on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s proposal for Russia and Ukraine to stop striking each other’s energy facilities, but said an energy truce alone would not be enough to bring down fuel prices worldwide.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Poland pledges to strengthen security after drone strikes along border with Ukraine

Poland has pledged increased security along its border with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack

Polish minister denounces ‘escalation’ after strike near border with UK’s Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus nearby. What we know on day 1,664

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

Kremlin says meeting between Putin and Zelensky at Miami G20 'impossible'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war. However, the Kremlin immediately ruled it out, saying it was "impossible" and that a meeting would only take place in Russian capital Moscow.

France 24 · Sep 12

RT launches Hindi language channel as Putin and Modi forge closer ties

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says RT's expansion in India risks more disinformation being spread in the country as a propaganda mouthpiece for Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK · Sep 11

PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS Summit

The meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putin’s meeting is part of a series of bilateral engagements involving the participating leaders before the main summit.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

India's BRICS play may have a payment plan with no hard cash

India is unlikely to back a common BRICS currency at the September 12-13 summit, instead favouring links between national payment systems and CBDCs to make cross-border transactions faster and cheaper. The story traces India’s opposition to a new BRICS currency, Trump’s tariff threats, the RBI’s push for CBDC interoperability, and…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Elephant, Dragon & Bear: Modi, Xi and Putin may converge at BRICS for a big power play

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin this weekend. Xi's visit marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years. Modi meets Putin on Friday, and a Modi-Xi meeting is widely expected. India's chairship focuses on practical economic cooperation and resilience.…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

BRICS Summit 2026: Putin’s India visit puts trade, defence and Ukraine peace efforts in focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a three-day visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend the BRICS summit. Bilateral trade, investment, energy, and defense ties will dominate the agenda. The Russia-Ukraine war and peace efforts are also expected to be discussed. Putin's participation marks his…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

India hosts BRICS summit as Iran war tests bloc unity

India hosts the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend seeking to boost its global profile. The summit faces challenges due to the Iran-UAE conflict, which has divided members. Leaders will attempt to find common ground on the Middle East crisis for a joint declaration. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President…

The Economic Times · Sep 10