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TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Putin thanks Trump, Modi & Lula for addressing Ukraine-conflict, their ceasefire efforts

Speaking at a press conference, Putin expressed Russia's willingness to cease hostilities but said ceasefire 'should lead to long term peace'.

Day after Ukraine’s nod to ceasefire, Putin visits Kursk, vows to ‘completely liberate’ area

The Russian president met with soldiers, urging them to oust Ukrainian forces from the region. It was in August that Zelenskyy's forces led an incursion into western Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war shows why Indian Army must integrate drones into its combined arms

Drones are certainly the cheapest and most effective precision-guided munition. However, their impact on the tactical battlefield is evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

SubscriberWrites: US policy shift on Ukraine: A strategic win for Russia

Russian officials have welcomed Trump 2.0’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, potentially weakening Ukraine’s ability to defend itself.

Tulsi Gabbard, Canadian intel chief, Ukrainian FM & EU ministers to come together for Raisina Dialogue

Organised by ORF & Ministry of External Affairs, the conference begins Monday amid global churn. Russian FM Lavrov was invited, but his attendance remains uncertain.

Ukraine agrees to US ceasefire proposal, Washington lifts suspension on military aid & intel sharing

High-level meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia follows the disastrous Oval Office dressing down of Zelenskyy by Trump and Vance.

At least 2 killed, 18 injured in biggest ever Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow

A total of 337 drones were downed over Russia—91 over Moscow region and 126 over Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have been pulling back, the Russian defence ministry said.

Musk’s ‘small man’ spat with Polish minister bares widening US-Europe rift over Russia-Ukraine war

Poland has been one of the strongest supporters of the US, and one of the highest spenders within NATO on defence. But the allies are poles apart when it comes to Ukraine.

Amid churn by Trump, Macron offers France nuclear umbrella to Europe citing Russian threat

The French president’s address comes a day before an emergency European Council summit in Brussels where leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine & defence of the continent.

Hrs after US suspends military aid, Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties, signals openness to work with Trump

The Ukrainian President, who had a disastrous meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, agreed to a number of American demands.

On Camera

Iran protests — why India cannot be a mute spectator

New Delhi should realise that an unstable Iran, or a pro-American regime in Tehran, is not in India’s interest.

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.