If Russia wins, every aggressive power around the world would be tempted to follow in its footsteps. If aggression ultimately pays, why wouldn’t all those with territorial claims against their neighbours act on them?
The Ukrainian side has made its efforts and intentions clear from the outset and is paying a huge price for it too, but NATO’s stance is far from lucid.
Former US President Donald Trump said last week that Russia is free to attack any NATO ally that wasn’t meeting defence spending obligations. Many wonder if it has hurt his presidential bid.
In a rare interview with an American journalist, the Russian president also said the war with Ukraine would stop in a few weeks if the US stopped supplying arms to Kyiv.
Oleksandr Polishchuk says joining EU & NATO are “existential” choices for Kyiv's security — otherwise it would have to rejoin nuclear arms club. Part 2 of 3-part interview series.
Russia-Ukraine war has stained Moscow's relations with West & US President Joe Biden, last year, warned about a World War-III in case of direct confrontation between NATO and Russia.
This is the edited transcript of ThePrint CutTheClutter Ep 1367, published on 14 Dec 2023, on stalemate in Russia-Ukraine war & takeaways from Putin’s press conference.
Three-time PM Robert Fico’s SMER-SD secured most votes in elections to Slovakia's National Council. Fico has promised to end military aid for Ukraine & block its bid to join NATO.
Compassion and cohabitation with animals are ingrained in the Indian value system. A humane solution must be found for the rising conflict between man and free-range animals.
New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.
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