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Topic: Russia 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.

Pope Leo holds talks with Russian Orthodox church envoy on Ukraine conflict

Since becoming pope in May, Leo has repeatedly appealed for peace in global conflicts and told Zelenskyy this month that the Vatican is ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

SubscriberWrites: The unending storm of Russia–Ukraine conflict

This conflict is becoming more dangerous day by day, and the chances of its conclusion seem very low. It has raised a high level of uncertainty in the global market.

73 Ukrainian drones downed, including 3 headed for Moscow, says Russia’s defence ministry

Moscow says most drones were intercepted near its southwestern border with Ukraine, and no casualties or property damage were reported. Two airports were briefly shut as a precaution.

Russia, China discuss ties with the US & prospects to resolve Ukraine war

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing and called for closer coordination in forums like UNSC, SCO, BRICS, G20, and APEC.

One dead after Ukraine strikes southwest Russia, says Kremlin

According to a social media post by Russia's defence ministry, most of the drones, including 11 headed for Moscow, were intercepted.

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My first meeting with Modi ji in 1996 gave me a living model of leadership: ML Khattar

As Modi enters his seventy-sixth year of service to the nation, I join millions in wishing him strength and success.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.