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Topic: NATO

Finland to apply for NATO membership ‘without delay’, Russia sees red

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated ‘NATO expansion does not make the world more stable and secure’.

China’s Global Security Initiative — what it is, what Xi hopes to gain & what it means for India

President Xi’s proposal for ‘Global Security Initiative’, laid out by Vice Foreign Minister last week, comes while China faces criticism for ‘aligning with Russia’ on Ukraine war.

Ukraine invasion correct decision as West was prepared to invade us, says Vladimir Putin

The Russian President did not escalate the conflict to a war — as was feared — during his address at the Victory Day parade Monday.

Europe dreams of military power, but NATO’s still in charge. India must engage with caution

Europe's defence capabilities vs NATO to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — joint statements signed during Modi's visit reflect shortcomings.

Russia warns against NATO expansion as Finland, Sweden consider joining

Countries ‘more serious’ about joining after the Ukraine invasion, could apply for membership as early as this summer.

Fate of Russian armour in Ukraine not encouraging but premature to write off the tank

You can only plan a major operation till the point the logistics supply is assured, come what may. But Russia didn't opt for it.

Putin wants to be seen as ‘unifier of Russia’, says Finland’s former PM, Alexander Stubb

At ThePrint's Off the Cuff, Stubb also spoke to Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta about India's 'centrality' in world affairs amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and Finland joining NATO.

A nuclear threat hangs over the world until the Russian invasion is rolled back

The dangerous factor is whether Putin will misjudge NATO’S actions and attempt greater risks to speedily throttle the spirited Ukrainian resistance.

Girls can’t escape Taliban abyss, and besieged Boris Johnson’s missile-dodging dance

The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Manusmriti in a London church? 18th-century Britain’s Indomania loved everything Hindu

Sir William Jones’ monument with Hindu religious imagery was accommodated in a Christian church as independently validated proof of the truth of Christianity.

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.