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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over anticipated air attack

The embassy also asked citizens to shelter, a day after Ukraine used US missiles to strike Russian territory; this prompted Putin to lower the threshold for a nuclear strike.

Ukraine strikes deep in Russia with US ATACMS missiles on 1000th day of war

Russia claims to have intercepted 5 of 6 ATACMS missiles fired at Bryansk, while Ukraine says it struck an arms depot 110 km inside Russia, causing secondary explosions.

In speech to mark 1,000 days of Russia-Ukraine war, Zelenskiy announces ‘resilience plan’

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine would produce at least 30,000 long-range drones next year, a weapons system that Kyiv has used to narrow gap in strike capabilities with Russia.

Russian ballet star Shklyarov’s ‘fall from balcony’ not 1st mysterious death amid Putin’s crackdown

Vladimir Shklyarov had expressed opposition to Ukraine war in 2022. This comes after Alexei Zimin, a Russian TV chef & outspoken critic of the war, was found dead in Belgrade last week.

‘What we need is real peace,’ says Zelensky as Russia-Ukraine war reaches 1,000 days

The 33-month old conflict has resulted in over 6 million Ukrainian refugees, with soldiers fighting in frozen trenches and burning steppes.

Putin approves new nuclear doctrine, says would use weapons in case of ‘conventional missile assault’

The decision to change Russia's official nuclear doctrine comes after a reported decision by US administration to allow Ukraine to fire American long-range missiles deep into Russia.

Russian lawmaker says Biden is risking WW3 with missile decision, hopes Trump will overturn it

Reuters reported Sunday that Biden's administration has made the decision to allow Ukraine to make the strikes with US weapons deep into Russia.

At least 2406 children killed or injured in 1000 days of Ukraine conflict, says UNICEF

The UN agency noted the increased civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Ukraine with attacks disrupting essential services, including water, heating, and electricity.'

Trump looms large as G20 summit starts in Brazil

World leaders from 20 major economies are set to meet at the summit to discuss economics, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and Trump’s return to power.

Trump & Biden discuss Ukraine, Middle East. White House assures ‘smooth transfer of power’

The 'cordial' meeting lasted two hours. Outgoing First Lady Jill Biden joined the two men, while Melania Trump 'could not attend' the meeting.

On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

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.