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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

13x budget, 13x aircraft, 4x manpower & nukes: How Russian military compares with Ukraine’s

Russia has 30,122 armoured vehicles to Ukraine’s 12,303, and 605 warships to Ukraine’s 38, as well as nuclear weapons — which Kyiv gave up — and hypersonic missiles.

Modi appeals to Putin for peace as Russian troops try to steamroll Ukraine amid Western sanctions

PM Modi spoke to Russian President Putin Thursday night and appealed for immediate end to violence & return to diplomatic negotiations. Putin briefed him on situation in Ukraine.

Sanctions imposed on Russia likely to impact bilateral ties, India studying them, says Shringla

Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla said impact of sanctions on India’s interests will have to be gauged. Soon after, PM Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone.

Ukraine says over 203 Russian attacks since morning, capital Kyiv under curfew

To rescue stranded citizens, India rushes embassy teams from Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Romania to land borders with Ukraine.

Twitter reacts to Indian astrologer who said there will be ‘no war’ between Russia & Ukraine

Anirudh Kumar Mishra says his prediction only meant there won’t be large-scale warfare between Russia and Ukraine.

Govt sends team to Ukraine borders to help evacuate Indians stuck in crisis-hit nation

The Ministry of External Affairs said teams are being sent to land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania.

Russia is aiming for a rapid destruction of Ukrainian forces, military analysts say

According to the US, Russia had built up a force around Ukraine numbering between 1,50,000 and 2,00,000 troops by the time Vladimir Putin gave the order to move early Thursday.

Europe can’t complain about India’s silence over Ukraine. It should remember Galwan, Kashmir

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

‘Russia must immediately end military operations in Ukraine’— read full statement by NATO

The North Atlantic Council condemned Russia’s 'horrifying attack' on Ukraine and demanded to 'turn back' from the path of violence and aggression it has chosen.

No BrahMos, Russia targets Ukraine with rocket launcher Smerch, missiles Kalibr, Iskander

Indian defence sources say Russia has its own version of anti-ship Brahmos, but not the land-attack ones.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.