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Topic: Moscow

India seeks consular access for Russian PoW in Ukraine custody. But his potential return is complicated

Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, who claims Indian nationality, is a PoW in Ukraine after surrendering on frontlines. His fate may rely on Moscow requesting his return. 

Ahead of Trump-Putin meet, Modi tells Zelenskyy India ‘committed’ to resolution of Russia-Ukraine war

During a telephonic conversation, PM Modi and President Zelenskyy also reviewed “progress” of bilateral ties.

NSA Ajit Doval lands in Russia amid US spat with India, set to meet with Putin

This is his 1st Moscow visit since Op Sindoor. However, he did attend SCO's NSA meeting in Beijing in June & met Russia’s Security Council Deputy Secretary Aleksandr Venediktov.

Trump’s envoy Witkoff lands in Moscow on last-minute trip before sanctions deadline

Steve Witkoff is on a last-minute mission to seek a breakthrough in the Ukraine war, just 2 days ahead of Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to peace or face new sanctions.

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved after Medvedev warns of war

Security analysts call Trump’s move a rhetorical escalation with Moscow, noting the US already has nuclear powered submarines that are deployed and capable of striking Russia.

Zelenskyy demands ‘biting’ sanctions on Russian oil after Moscow launched ‘largest drone attack’

Ukrainian President's call comes Ukraine alleged Russia launched its largest drone attack yet with 728 drones, of which Kyiv's defence system was able to destroy 718.

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war, but Moscow received no war dead, Russia says

Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war, but Moscow received no war dead, Russia says

Indian athletes bag double gold at international Wushu championship held in Moscow

Wushu athletes from Odisha—Prem Munda and Rajkumar Munda—win gold in the Senior Men’s category.

Russia says it has advanced to east-central Ukraine amid row over peace talks & dead soldiers

War is stepping up with Russian forces grabbing more territory in Ukraine & Kyiv unfurling high-profile drone & sabotage attacks on Russia’s nuclear-capable bomber fleet.

Russian drones attack Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro, one dead, 46 injured

Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd-largest city, has been at the receiving end of Moscow's attack and its population has decreased to 1.2 mn from 2 mn since the war began 3 years ago.

On Camera

US intervention in Venezuela is about MAGA anxiety, not just drugs or oil

MAGA’s opposition to H1-B visas for Indians has become rather well known, but compared to Hispanic immigration, the India question pales into relative insignificance.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.