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Friday, January 16, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Orthodox Russia doesn’t take orders from Pope. Vatican can’t convince Putin for a ceasefire

There is no reason why Pope Leo XIV would broker peace between Putin and Zelenskyy just because the president of America wants him to do it.

Russian offensive: Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’, adds everything Zelenskyy says ’causes problems’

12 people were killed Sunday as Russia targeted Ukrainian cities with at least 367 drones and missiles in the biggest aerial attack since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.

‘India should use its growing power to push Russia to end aggression in Ukraine’—Estonian PM

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, Kristen Michal also pointed out areas for future cooperation between New Delhi & Tallinn, including cyber security, defence & AI.

Trump to speak to Putin on peace in Ukraine as Europeans demand ceasefire

The US president has been advocating for an end to the deadliest conflict in the region since WWII.

Ukraine aims to secure ceasefire a priority during peace talks with Russia in Istanbul

Negotiators will also raise the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy & Russian President Vladimir Putin during the ongoing talks in Turkey.

World peace through self indulgence & hassle-free loans for terrorists

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Trump offers to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, rush of diplomatic calls follows

After Trump's offer, Secy of State Rubio discussed the way forward for a ceasefire with European counterparts, including foreign ministers of Britain & France, & EU’s foreign policy chief.

3 years after war, Russian President Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

Putin said the proposed 15 May talks are an attempt to 'eliminate the root causes of the conflict' and 'to restore long-term, lasting peace' after failed negotiations in 2022.

With lower oil prices, Putin more eager to end war with Ukraine, says US President Donald Trump

The price of oil - which drives the Russian economy - has fallen around $15 a barrel since the start of the year. OPEC+ will accelerate oil output hikes, Reuters reported.

On Camera

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

Designed to oversee corn & crude futures, Wall Street regulator grapples with crypto, sports gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the precipice of gaining new crypto oversight as lawmakers continue to negotiate major legislation.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

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.