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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

‘Threatening development cannot aid peace’—Jaishankar on US, EU ‘double standards’ over tariffs, energy

Strongly criticising use of tariffs & sanctions on countries keeping ties with Russia, the minister indicated that the end to conflict can only be achieved via diplomatic means.

‘Took up Kalashnikovs to defend human rights’—Ukraine’s Maksim Butkevych on time as Russia’s PoW

Butkevych, ex-journalist & anti-militarist, joined Ukrainian armed forces in Feb 2022, was captured by Russia months later, convicted of ‘war crimes’ & finally released in late 2024. 

Trump gives Russia a warning, rejects Palestinian statehood & touts his migrant policy in UN speech

US President Donald Trump gave his first address to the gathering of world leader since reassuming office in January, where several nations recognised the Palestinian State.

India returns fire after EU criticism over participation in Russia-Belarus exercise. ‘NATO was there too’

European Commission Vice President Kallas said New Delhi’s purchase of crude from Moscow & participation in the Russia-Belarus military exercise are 'obstacles' to EU-India cooperation.

Is India recalibrating Russian oil import strategy? Saudi Arabia discount offer is key

India has indicated several times that it makes decisions to purchase oil from Russia based on commercial reasons and not geopolitics.

Shelling near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says UN watchdog IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency said multiple artillery shells struck an area outside the plant’s perimeter Tuesday amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump phones ‘friend’ Modi on birthday, thanks him for backing US in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

In a post on Truth Social, the US President said he had 'a wonderful phone call' with the Indian PM, who turns 75 Wednesday.

US, EU pivot attention to China’s backing of Russia in Ukraine war. India not the focus of ire, for now

Trump posted on Truth Social that China ‘has a strong grip over Russia’, while Zelenskyy highlighted need to ‘influence’ Beijing to leverage its ties with Moscow to bring an end to the war.

1 killed, 13 injured after Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia

According to preliminary reports two children were among the injured after Russian forces carried out 10 strikes, damaging 10 apartment buildings and 12 private homes.

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong response’ against Russia’s trading partners, emphasises China’s role

At YES Annual Meeting, Ukrainian President outlined the steps he sees to end the war with Russia, which includes application of stronger economic sanctions on Russia.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.