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.
Reuters said domestic activity has become strained by labour shortages & high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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