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TopicRussia-Ukraine conflict

Topic: Russia-Ukraine conflict

‘Softness is appeasement & only inflames Russia’s appetite’ — Ukrainian envoy on G20 declaration

Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was 'deprived' of opportunity to attend New Delhi G20 summit. Part 1 of a three-part interview series.

How Russia-Ukraine war reached an impasse & key takeaways from Putin’s press conference

This is the edited transcript of ThePrint CutTheClutter Ep 1367, published on 14 Dec 2023, on stalemate in Russia-Ukraine war & takeaways from Putin’s press conference.

Sanctions, prolonged war haven’t hurt Russia as much as West hoped, but long-term cost is inevitable

There has been no drastic fallout of sanctions since Russia found customers for its oil in China & India, among other reasons. But Iran is proof that extended sanctions do have an impact.

G7 leaders to hold virtual meeting with Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskiy Wednesday

The parties are likely to discuss the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East and artificial intelligence, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said at press conference.

Ukraine’s military spy agency admits to assassination of Russia-backed lawmaker with car bomb

The agency accused Mikhail Filiponenko of organising dungeons for civilians and prisoners of war in the Luhansk region.

US will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes, says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

The Pentagon chief said the United States will dig deep to meet Ukraine’s most urgent needs — especially for air defense and ammunition.

Ukrainian victory in war with Russia depends on cooperation with EU, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy, who was speaking after the US Congress left Ukraine war aid out of a spending bill, also underlined the importance of ‘defence support’ for Ukraine during the war.

After Putin-Kim meet, Quad foreign ministers caution against procuring arms from North Korea

The joint statement comes a week after North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia, triggering global concerns about potential weapons transfer deals between the two countries.

Russia has billions of rupees stuck in banks but India has assured investment options, says Lavrov

Russian minister of foreign affairs asserted that G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration is not just about Ukraine, but on need to settle all global conflicts in accordance with UN Charter.

Countries of the global south helped avoid Ukraine overshadowing G20 agenda, says Sergei Lavrov

The Russian Finance Minister also said the Russia was willing to return to the Black Sea grain deal as soon as its conditions are met.

On Camera

Coup, conspiracy & the foreign hand—What Indian TV news channels saw in Nepal this week

‘Gen Z v/s Govt’ TV news coverage went for two days—not sure about the source of the telecast from Kathmandu since no credit was given.

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.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?