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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

‘Got along with Xi till Covid,’ says Trump at Davos, calls for ‘fairness’ in trade with China

In his 1st appearance at World Economic Forum since returning to White House, the US President also threatened tariffs on Canada, EU, and called on China to help stop Russia-Ukraine war.

Putin concerned about Russia’s economy as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal: report

Reuters said domestic activity has become strained by labour shortages & high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs if Putin does not negotiate, end war in Ukraine

In post on Truth Social, the newly sworn-in US President claimed that he would levy sanctions, taxes against Russia & other participating countries if a deal to end war is not reached soon.

Another Indian recruit in Russian army dies on warfront, some yet to be released

A little over 100 Indians were recruited into Russian army in 2023 & early 2024 to serve in support roles. Since Modi’s Moscow visit last July, at least 95 have returned home.

Ukraine collects vast war data trove to train AI models to take decisions on battlefield

Thousands of drones are already using AI systems to fly themselves into targets without human piloting, and Ukraine is using AI technologies to help demine its territory.

Zelenskyy meets NATO chief, other European leaders to discuss Ukraine security guarantees

While European leaders insist they are focusing on Ukraine’s immediate needs, some officials have begun discussing how to assure security after the war comes to a halt.

Top Russian general killed in scooter blast day after Ukraine said he ‘ordered use of chemical weapons’

Head of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defence Forces (NBC), Lt Gen Igor Kirillov and his assistant were killed when device hidden in scooter exploded Tuesday.

Russia using North Korean troops in offensive against Ukrainian forces in Kursk, Zelenskyy says

The Ukrainian president claimed around 11,000 North Korean troops are participating in Kursk. Russia has neither confirmed nor denied the presence of North Koreans on its side.

Yuval Noah Harari on India’s role in ensuring ‘just end to Russian invasion’ & AI cooperation

The Israeli author, whose latest book Nexus explores the history of information networks and AI threats, says Russia may not heed the US, but might listen to India.

US President-elect Trump returns to world stage, joins world leaders at Notre Dame reopening

With Trump & Macron expected to meet, most European leaders are concerned that US could withdraw military aid to Ukraine during a crucial point in the Russia war.

On Camera

English didn’t enslave India. It was the harbinger of a new creative consciousness: A Ranganathan

Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.