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Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Topic: NATO

China’s drawing lessons from Russia-Ukraine. It also believes in ‘sphere of influence’ theory

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a wake-up call. It might be useful for India to start drawing its own red lines with regard to China for all to see.

‘Russia must immediately end military operations in Ukraine’— read full statement by NATO

The North Atlantic Council condemned Russia’s 'horrifying attack' on Ukraine and demanded to 'turn back' from the path of violence and aggression it has chosen.

NATO strengthens forces in its east, says ‘Russia will pay heavy economic, political price’

Ukraine military claims it has downed 6 Russian planes, destroyed 4 tanks. US has said Russian forces identifying Ukrainians ‘to be killed or sent to camps’.

Putin’s aggression in Ukraine isn’t about NATO. He just can’t accept its statehood

Putin lives in his echo chamber and concocts his own version of history. Not NATO, but Ukraine is about creating a new Russian empire.

Why Donetsk & Luhansk, Ukraine’s rebel territories recognised by Russia, matter

Pro-Russian separatist regions in Donetsk and Luhansk declared independence from Ukraine in 2014. No country had recognised the republics as sovereign states until now.

If nations could feel, Russia’s emotion would be humiliation. Maybe Ukraine is just a threat

Invasion may never have been the point. Russia is perhaps forcing a dialogue over what the spheres of influence in Eastern Europe should be.

Russia planning a ‘full-scale attack’ on Ukraine, NATO chief says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg raised concerns about civilians being evacuated from the pro-Russian separatist regions amid an increase in ceasefire violations.

Ukraine crisis is a litmus test for all — US, EU, UN, and also for India

After the chaotic end to the US-led war in Afghanistan, the Ukraine crisis is now proving to be the real test for countries and for multilateral bodies like the UN.

Don’t panic, India urges its nationals in Ukraine, as situation remains tense

Ministry of External Affairs has told Indian nationals, especially students, that India will continue to operate its embassy in Kyiv as Russia talks of de-escalation.

Ukraine crisis is India’s problem too, not just big powers’ fight for influence

There’s no telling how the distant power-struggle in Ukraine will end, but one way or the other, it will shape India’s world for decades to come.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.