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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

Ukraine invasion won’t hit Putin’s popularity in Russia but it’s hardly sustainable

Although there will be no footage of big marches to prove that not all Russians accept Putin’s aggression, no polls will show a boost to Putin’s popularity, either.

Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov lists moves to checkmate Putin

'Recall all ambassadors from Russia, no point in talking. The new unified message is — stop or be isolated completely,' says Kasparov.

Economic power is the West’s best weapon against Putin

The US and European governments should exploit their greatest strategic advantage over Putin — their economic power — and cut Russia off from the global financial system.

India’s bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be impacted despite sanctions

The sanctions imposed by the West may not have an impact on the payments as transaction between the two countries are made in Indian rupees for both imports and exports.

What is Putin’s intention behind Ukraine invasion

Putin said he regrets Soviet Union’s demise & doesn't accept Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture. He sees himself on a mission to undo wrongs inflicted by Lenin’s Bolsheviks.

‘Why have you come to my country?’ Ukrainian woman confronts Russian soldier in viral video

Lauding the woman's 'bravery', some Twitter users also praised the Russian for being 'kind' and 'apologetic' towards an unarmed civilian.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan raises Kashmir issue with Russia as Putin invades Ukraine

Pakistan commits to a ‘long-term, multidimensional’ relationship with Russia on Khan’s two-day visit that coincided with the Ukraine invasion.

On Russia, PM Modi’s language isn’t too different from that of Nehru and India will pay costs

It's hard to assess the impact on India if the West introduces secondary sanctions on banks and corporations in China that continue to trade with Russia.

Russian troops inch closer to Kyiv, over 130 killed so far in attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 'saboteurs' have entered Kyiv and urged city residents to abide by the curfew.

Not resolved fully, Biden says on talks with India over the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Asked if India was fully on board with the US on the Russian aggression, Biden says 'will have consultations' with New Delhi. It is understood that India and the US aren't on the same page.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.