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Monday, September 15, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

Gold surges above $2,000 as war in Ukraine boosts demand for haven

Bullion is extending gains after posting biggest weekly advance since July 2020 amid concerns that the penalties against Russia could dim global growth & further stoke inflation.

Russia declares ceasefire in 4 Ukraine cities to evacuate trapped citizens

Humanitarian corridors would be opened, the defence ministry said, after a personal request by French President Emmanuel Macron.

More honesty, less grandstanding can prevent Ukraine war from ballooning into a world war

The West must recognise that Russia is a declining power, but if pushed hard, it will react – just like Germany did after a humiliating peace at Versailles.

How US Republican senator’s call to assassinate Putin shows deep divisions in party

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s suggestion to have Russian President Vladimir Putin killed received severe backlash not only from the Democrats but also from his own party.

Dogs, cats & now jaguars — Indians go extra mile to ensure safety of pets in war-hit Ukraine

Kumar Bandi from Andhra Pradesh stays put with his pet jaguar & panther in Donbas, ignoring the war, while Arya Aldrin walked 20 kms to the Romanian border with her Siberian Husky

Indian students stranded in Ukraine’s Sumy ‘relieved’ after embassy shares evacuation plan

The Indian embassy in Ukraine informed that their team is stationed in Poltava city to coordinate safe passage and asked students to be ready to ‘leave on short notice’.

Putin in a call with Erdogan says military op can be suspended if Kyiv fulfils Russia’s demands

Putin informed Erdogan on the progress of the special operation to ‘defend Donbas’ and outlined its main goals and objectives, Kremlin said in a statement.

Week after Imran Khan met Vladimir Putin, Pakistan NSA’s visit to UK gets cancelled

A group of countries had urged Pakistan to join the EU in condemning Russia's action, it responded by terming the statement 'undiplomatic and unacceptable'.

No Dostoevsky in Italian university, ban on Russian cats — fallout of Russia-Ukraine war

Apple has halted the sale of iPhone in Russia. Even musicians have opted out of performing in Russian venues in the wake of the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine calls on foreign sympathisers to volunteer in war against Russia

In a tweet Saturday, governing body of Ukraine asked support of foreigners in combatting Russian aggression. A website has been created detailing enlisting process for International Legion.

On Camera

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

New Defence Procurement Manual out, first since 2009, with moves to cut red tape, ease pvt participation

The updated manual introduces reforms like guaranteed orders, lower financial penalties & simplified procurement for specialised equipment.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.