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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicIndia-Ukraine ties

Topic: India-Ukraine ties

India ‘needs to defend its interests’, no pressure from Kyiv over Russian oil purchase—Ukraine envoy

Amid strained India-US ties over Russian crude, Ukraine ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk tells ThePrint issue ‘won't influence’ country's relations with India, can be resolved in talks.

‘All I Want for Christmas’ premiers in Delhi with hopes of resolving Ukraine crisis

Shooting the documentary in -18 degrees temperature was extremely challenging. But the pain of displacement experienced by the people inspired me to create it, says director.

Global media does a vibe check on Rahul Gandhi and his US trip & the tea shops of India

Rahul Gandhi’s style is more 'low key' while Modi moves through the world 'in a whirl of pomp', says one article. Another notes how India could play active role in ending war in Ukraine. 

Russia-Ukraine war to intensify. India has a year to bring peace—start with a conference

Since a peace initiative is not likely before next year, heavy fighting before the winter is inevitable, with each side trying to capture more territory and consolidate leverage.

Modi’s visit marks rare Ukraine trip by Putin friend, but Zelenskyy had a ‘curt’ message for India

Talking to the press after Modi’s visit, the Ukrainian president made a veiled reference to India’s border standoff with China & outlined limits of New Delhi’s peace efforts.

India is de-hyphenating ties with Ukraine-Russia—5 key verticals of Modi’s historic Kyiv visit

The interconnectedness of issues that New Delhi responds to with fervour, strategic pragmatism and resilience now will go a long way in shaping the contours of India’s rise in a very uncertain world.

Modi’s Ukraine visit sends many signals. Some seem aimed for Russia

The big question before Modi's Kyiv visit was if it was geopolitical damage control after Western criticism of his Moscow trip. Now, there’s a new question: did the trip send a message to Moscow?

Tribute to kids killed in war, to territorial integrity push, key moments from Modi’s Ukraine trip

PM pays at Martyrologist exposition on children in Kyiv. Two leaders held three-hour discussion where Ukraine-Russia conflict dominated talks, says foreign minister Jaishankar.

How global media is seeing Modi’s Kyiv visit, from calling it ‘balancing act’ to a ‘placating’ agenda

International media also highlights how Indian women are often 'left to bear the burden of their own safety' and the thousands of deaths caused by lightning strikes in rural India.

Modi’s 1st visit to Ukraine likely in August, as India seeks to balance ties between West & Russia

India has been facing outrage from US & its allies over the timing and symbolism of PM Modi’s bilateral visit to Moscow earlier this month.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.