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Topic: Russia Ukraine

Russian general killed by car bomb, suspects include Ukrainian special services

The bomb exploded under the Kia Sorento driven by Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Russian General Staff’s army operational training directorate, as he left a parking space.

Amritsar to Moscow in search of death certificates, bodies of Indians lost in Russian war

As Parminder Kaur spoke into Google Translate at the Russian army social centre, she broke down and was comforted by the women in the room. The Russians softened at this and fast-tracked her work.

‘Ready for future talks,’ Kremlin says Putin accepted some US proposals on Ukraine peace plan

Peskov said Russia was grateful to Trump for his efforts but that Kremlin would not be giving a running commentary on discussions with the US as publicity was unlikely to be constructive.

Russian mass drone attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia injures 19, causes extensive damage, governor says

Russian forces hold large swathes of territory in the Zaporizhzhia region & have recently advanced, though the city remains under Ukraine.

India says NATO chief’s claim that Modi spoke with Putin on Trump tariffs ‘baseless, unacceptable’

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Thursday suggested that Trump’s tariffs on India led to New Delhi pressuring the Russian President to explain his plan on Ukraine. 

Russia considering VAT hike to curb deficit despite Putin’s no-tax pledge

By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian government is considering raising the rate of value-added tax to keep the budget deficit in check and maintain reserves, four sources told Reuters,

Zelenskiy says Ukraine has secured $1.5 billion from European allies for US weapons

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Kyiv had so far secured $1.5 billion from its European allies to purchase U.S. weapons...

WhatsApp says Russia is trying to block it

Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.

Zelenskyy heads to Berlin for online meeting with Trump, European leaders

The meeting comes just two days before Donald Trump’s visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin, amid EU fears that Ukraine could be pressured into an unfavorable deal.

Russian airstrike wounds 8 in Kyiv, key air base targeted

Moscow fires 324 drones and 7 missiles overnight, targeting Starokostyantyniv air base in western Ukraine. Most of the country remains under hours-long air raid alerts.

On Camera

Iran protests and the moral confusion of Liberals

The revolts in Iran are too massive to be ignored. But you have to ask yourself: why did it take so long?

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

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.