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Topic: Kyiv

Russia fires new hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine, Putin warns more could follow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said use of the new missile amounted to “a clear and severe escalation” in the war and called for strong worldwide condemnation.

Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine, says Kyiv

Powerful, nuclear-capable weapon used for the first time by Russia, after Ukraine fired US and British missiles at targets inside the country.

US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over anticipated air attack

The embassy also asked citizens to shelter, a day after Ukraine used US missiles to strike Russian territory; this prompted Putin to lower the threshold for a nuclear strike.

‘What we need is real peace,’ says Zelensky as Russia-Ukraine war reaches 1,000 days

The 33-month old conflict has resulted in over 6 million Ukrainian refugees, with soldiers fighting in frozen trenches and burning steppes.

At least 2406 children killed or injured in 1000 days of Ukraine conflict, says UNICEF

The UN agency noted the increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Ukraine with attacks disrupting essential services, including water, heating, and electricity.'

Ukraine military reports waves of Russian drone attacks on Kyiv

There was no immediate comment from Moscow, which has launched multiple air attacks on Kyiv & Ukraine throughout September.

Ukraine arms chief, four ministers resign in government shake-up

The resignations of key Ukrainian ministers, including Kamyshin and Stefanishyna, leave over a third of the cabinet vacant following earlier sackings this year.

PM Modi arrives in Kyiv for talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

The visit is important for Western-backed Kyiv, which has been trying to nurture diplomatic relations in the Global South to secure fair settlement to end the war.

US Secretary of State Blinken makes unplanned visit to Kyiv to reaffirm support

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's surprise visit came close on the heels of a USD 400 million military aid package by US for Ukraine.

Russian attack on Ukrainian aid distribution point in Zaporizhzhia killed four, says Kyiv

Regional Governor Yuriy Malashko said a guided aviation bomb was used in the attack on a school building being used as an aid distribution point.

On Camera

Takaichi channels Abe & wins over Trump

Trump calls Takaichi 'one of the greatest prime ministers' & offers her 'anything you want'.

Mumbai’s been driving India’s data centre market, but water shortage, power demand pose risks

According to a report by Macquarie, India’s data centre market is estimated to double by 2027. India currently has 1.4 gigawatts of operational data centre capacity.

Navy Chief calls for collective solutions to maritime challenges in ‘complex & dynamic’ Indo-Pacific

At 11th edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said there are three major currents shaping this maritime 'dynaxity'.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.