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India and Russia have committed to strengthening their economic partnership, setting a goal to reach $100 billion in two-way trade by the year 2030. Following comprehensive high-level sessions at the INNOPROM India 2026 industrial technology expo in New Delhi, officials from both nations agreed on a common framework to grow trade from its current level of around $60 billion. India Russia bilateral trade target set at $100 billion by 2030 as diplomatic delegations and industrial leaders move to rebalance commercial flows through non-energy sector expansion.

A UAE-mediated exchange freed 410 captives as Russia and Ukraine returned 205 prisoners each in the latest confirmed wartime swap.

UAE mediation helped Russia and Ukraine exchange 386 captives, with 193 returned by each side in a confirmed humanitarian swap on April 24.

Russia extends its fuel export ban until February 2026 to stabilize domestic supply and ensure market balance across the petroleum and energy sectors.

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Russia launches the Khabarovsk nuclear submarine at Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, marking a milestone in its naval modernization efforts.

Germany has requested an EU budget exemption to increase defence spending amid rising Russian threats.

Russian scientists develop lithium-ion batteries that operate efficiently at -50°C, advancing power tech for Arctic, satellite, and transport use

UN welcomes Black Sea security talks in Saudi Arabia as vital step toward peace in Ukraine and global food trade.

Trump blames Ukraine for the war, arguing Zelensky could have negotiated peace. He supports U.S.-Russia talks excluding Kyiv, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise.