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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: Peace Talks

Zelenskyy says Ukraine, Russia to hold peace talks in Turkey Wednesday

Ukraine has backed US calls for an immediate ceasefire, while Moscow says certain arrangements must be put in place before a ceasefire can be introduced.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks after Op Spiderweb last barely an hour, but both agree to prisoner swap

There was no breakthrough on a proposed ceasefire that Ukraine, its European allies and Washington have all urged Russia to accept.

A Smart Cities Mission, outsmarted, and a Trump in dove’s clothing

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Ukraine aims to secure ceasefire a priority during peace talks with Russia in Istanbul

Negotiators will also raise the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy & Russian President Vladimir Putin during the ongoing talks in Turkey.

World peace through self indulgence & hassle-free loans for terrorists

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Trump offers to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, rush of diplomatic calls follows

After Trump's offer, Secy of State Rubio discussed the way forward for a ceasefire with European counterparts, including foreign ministers of Britain & France, & EU’s foreign policy chief.

Zelenskyy cautious as Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after 3 years of war

President Zelenskyy responded Ukraine was open to talks but after Russia agrees to ceasefire following President Putin's proposal Saturday. This comes after Trumps demands for 30-day-truce.

3 years after war, Russian President Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

Putin said the proposed 15 May talks are an attempt to 'eliminate the root causes of the conflict' and 'to restore long-term, lasting peace' after failed negotiations in 2022.

Middle East is replacing Europe as neutral ground. Prisoner exchange to ceasefire deals

The choice of Oman for US-Iran talks highlights the growing trust in Middle Eastern nations to provide a neutral ground for contentious international negotiations.

‘A deal with a defanged tiger’? ULFA’s history & how peace pact could impact Paresh Baruah faction

An expert called the development a move by the ruling party for electoral gain, another said it's 'feather in the cap' for the Modi govt.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.