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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ban on Ukraine athlete over tribute helmet sparks debate on free expression at Winter Olympics

Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych’s removal from competition over his 'helmet of memory' spotlights IOC’s interpretation of neutrality, even as his accreditation remains and appeal moves forward.

What triggered Putin? Zelenskyy cornered as Russian president lays down tough new terms to end war

With peace plan cut from 28 to 19 points, Moscow has now raised territorial demands. Trump envoy expected to travel to Russia to deliver latest plan discussed by US, European allies & Kyiv.

Off The Cuff with Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov

In the latest edition of ThePrint Off The Cuff, Denis Alipov, the Russian Ambassador to India, speaks with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor,...

‘Ukraine a playground of NATO & US against Russia, Europe belligerent & childish,’ says Russian envoy

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, Denis Alipov reiterated Moscow’s view that NATO is a ‘threat’, and said that Ukraine is being used as ‘lever’ to tear Russia.

Russia can’t be defeated, Ambassador Alipov says, points to nuclear weapons

Speaking at ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, Russian Ambassador to India calls European nations’ support for Ukraine their ‘craziness’.

Body of Haryana youth brought back, ‘Russian commander’ told kin he died in ‘Ukrainian strike’

28-year-old Sonu from Hisar’s Madanheri had gone to Moscow on study visa, was lured into joining their army & died in September in a drone attack, says uncle.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

No deal on Ukraine, Trump hints at softening stance on Russian oil buyers after Putin meet in Alaska

New Delhi: The summit between US President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir V. Putin Friday failed to reach an agreement on ending...

14 August 2025: Trump seeks three-way meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy and others & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from world.

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.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.