Bush, Putin privately cast China as a long-term strategic challenge

IANS | December 25, 2025 10:55 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (IANS) China’s rise emerged as a central concern in private talks between U.S. President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Bush warning that Beijing posed the “biggest long-term problem” ahead, according to newly released transcripts of their meetings and conversations.

Putin warned Bush about NATO, Ukraine years before rupture

IANS | December 25, 2025 10:44 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (IANS) Long before Russia’s confrontation with the West hardened into open hostility, President Vladimir Putin privately warned U.S. President George W. Bush that NATO expansion into Ukraine and Georgia would create permanent instability, according to newly released transcripts of their meetings from 2001 to 2008.

How 9/11 briefly made Putin Bush’s closest ally

IANS | December 25, 2025 10:38 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (IANS): In the weeks after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged as one of U.S. President George W. Bush’s closest partners, newly released transcripts show.

Putin warned Bush of Pakistan-linked nuclear leaks

IANS | December 25, 2025 10:16 PM

Washington, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan emerged as a central nuclear proliferation concern in private talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President George W. Bush, according to newly released transcripts that show both leaders warning of uranium of Pakistani origin turning up in Iran’s nuclear program and expressing deep unease over Islamabad’s control of its atomic assets.

Chhattisgarh: CRPF foil Maoist plot; recover and destroy two IEDs

IANS | December 25, 2025 7:33 PM

Raipur/Bijapur, Dec 25 (IANS) In a significant victory against Left-Wing Extremism on Christmas Day, security forces from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) successfully thwarted a potentially devastating Maoist attack by recovering and neutralising two high-powered Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the restive Bijapur district, police officials said.

China keeps India border in focus despite talks: US report

IANS | December 24, 2025 11:23 PM

Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) China continues to prepare for possible military confrontation with India along the Line of Actual Control, even as both sides pursue diplomatic engagement to stabilise ties, a new U.S. Defence Department report says.

Jaipur to showcase might of Operation Sindoor at Army Day Parade

IANS | December 23, 2025 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Jaipur will witness an unprecedented display of India’s military strength on January 15, 2026, as the Army Day Parade is set to be held on public roads for the first time, on the lines of the Republic Day parade.