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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

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.