scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Friday, January 16, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

$580 mn of UK-led military support for Ukraine as European allies try to strengthen its position

The funding will provide repairs and maintenance to vehicles and equipment as well as radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.

Putin suggests Ukraine be placed under new temporary leadership focused on ending war

The Russian President's suggestions are in part due to his complaints that Zelenskyy is not a legitimate negotiating partner as he has stayed in power beyond May 2024 end of his mandate.

US strikes separate deals with Ukraine, Russia to facilitate safe navigation in Black Sea

White House says it would help restore Russia's access to world market for agricultural, fertiliser exports and continue facilitating talks on both sides to achieve sustainable peace.

Europe is vital for lasting solution in Ukraine. Trump’s Nobel obsession is blocking this

For Trump, a stronger Europe is crucial, not only to confront China in the Indo-Pacific but also to compete in the Arctic, where Russia alone remains the key enabler of China’s access.

Back from the grave & language lessons

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

India’s ‘influence’ with Russia crucial in ensuring long & just peace, says Ukraine foreign minister

In an exclusive interview with ThePrint on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue, Andrii Sybiha also highlights Kyiv’s interest in expanding trade ties with India.

After call with Trump, Putin agrees to partial ceasefire, to not attack Ukraine’s energy Infra

In a second phone call between the two leaders, the Russian President also called for the cessation of foreign military aid to Ukraine.

‘Egg on my face’: At Raisina Dialogue, Tharoor says only country like India could balance Russia-Ukraine

The Congress MP was speaking at a session titled ‘Waging Peace: Looking Back to Look Ahead.’ He also emphasised India's extensive role in peacekeeping.

Not the time for war, Modi says in message to Putin, advises Zelensky ‘resolution not on battlefield’

Resolution will only come when both Ukraine and Russia come to negotiating table, Indian prime minister asserts. 'We stand for harmony.'

Starmer urges world to put ‘maximum pressure’ on Russia, says Putin’s ceasefire nod ‘not good enough’

The UK PM called for lasting peace with strong security measures. He also announced that Ukraine-allied countries will meet Thursday to draft robust plans to back a peace deal.

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.