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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

Human Rights Watch calls on Russia, Ukraine to stop using cluster bomb; urges US to halt supply

Over 120 countries have joined an international treaty prohibiting the weapons, while Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. have chosen not to endorse the agreement.

China’s stand on Russia’s nuclear threat to Ukraine important, says top Zelenskyy adviser

Andriy Yermak wrote on the Telegram messaging app, ‘(This is) an important position of (China) regarding the nuclear threat from the insane Russian terrorist.’

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of plotting attack on nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia region

The plant which is Europe's largest nuclear facility was seized by Russian troops following the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia says it has brought 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones to its territory

In July 2022, the US estimated that Russia ‘forcibly deported’ 260,000 children, while Ukraine says 19,492 Ukrainian children are currently considered illegally deported.

Ukraine charges Russian politician with war crimes over ‘deportation’ of orphans from Kherson

According to prosecution documents obtained by Reuters, 48 orphans were abducted from Kherson Regional Children's Home last year and sent to Moscow and Russian-occupied Crimea.

Human Rights Watch reports Ukraine used banned landmines against Russian troops

Since Russia's February 2022 invasion, HRW has published four reports documenting the use by Russian troops of 13 types of anti-personnel mines that killed and injured civilians.

Kremlin dismisses UN report on detention of children in Ukraine, says its army saved them

In another report, commissioned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which was published last week, Russia stands accused of having killed 136 children in 2022.

Jet linked to Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrives in Belarus following mutiny

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address on Monday night that the mutiny leaders had betrayed their motherland, although he did not mention Prigozhin by name.

‘Aware of destabilising impact’ of Russia’s war, ready for any scenario, says UK PM Rishi Sunak

The attempted mutiny by Wagner mercenary group left countries that are both friendly and hostile to Russia wondering about what could happen next in the country.

After Wagner mutiny, Russian defence minister visits troops fighting in Ukraine war

Wagner paramilitary group's mutineers moved towards Moscow this weekend to remove Russia's 'corrupt and incompetent' military leadership.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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.