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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicPresident Vladimir Putin

Topic: President Vladimir Putin

Day after Ukraine’s nod to ceasefire, Putin visits Kursk, vows to ‘completely liberate’ area

The Russian president met with soldiers, urging them to oust Ukrainian forces from the region. It was in August that Zelenskyy's forces led an incursion into western Russia.

Why Washington and Moscow dividing the Arctic is a real possibility

If Trump and Putin do begin negotiations over the Arctic, Europe may simply have to accept the end of the Arctic Council and circumpolar cooperation.

The name’s Bond, Electoral Bond & Let them eat… *checks notes*… Ukraine

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

Putin concerned about Russia’s economy as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal: report

Reuters said domestic activity has become strained by labour shortages & high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.

Nuclear escalation unlikely despite Putin’s warnings, says US Intelligence

However, Russia is likely to expand a campaign of sabotage against European targets to increase pressure on the West over its support for Kyiv.

Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine to help slow Russian advances in the east

US expects Ukraine to use mines in its own territory, though it has committed not to use them in civilian areas. US has provided Ukraine with anti-tank mines throughout war with Russia.

Vladimir Putin likely to visit India in 2025, says Kremlin. ‘Welcomed Modi twice this year’

The Russian president is expected to visit India sometime next year for the annual India-Russia summit as it is New Delhi’s turn to host.

In speech to mark 1,000 days of Russia-Ukraine war, Zelenskiy announces ‘resilience plan’

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine would produce at least 30,000 long-range drones next year, a weapons system that Kyiv has used to narrow gap in strike capabilities with Russia.

Russian ballet star Shklyarov’s ‘fall from balcony’ not 1st mysterious death amid Putin’s crackdown

Vladimir Shklyarov had expressed opposition to Ukraine war in 2022. This comes after Alexei Zimin, a Russian TV chef & outspoken critic of the war, was found dead in Belgrade last week.

Trump, Putin speak over phone, discuss ending war in Ukraine: report

The Washington Post reported the two men spoke about peace in Europe, while Trump expressed interest in follow-up conversations to discuss resolution of Ukraine war.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.