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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

European leaders to visit US this week to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, says Trump

It was not clear to whom Trump was referring. He also said, after returning from the U.S. Open in New York City, that he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.

India rejects Trump trade hawk Navarro’s ‘Brahmins profiteering’ comment—‘inaccurate & misleading’

MEA also said India had no role to play in denying Azerbaijan membership in the SCO earlier this week, amid Azeri media reports that Baku blamed New Delhi for blocking its membership.

26 nations vow post-war guarantees to Ukraine announces French President Macron

Macron said that while some nations would deploy to Ukraine, others would provide guarantees while remaining outside Ukraine, for example by helping to train & equip Kyiv’s forces.

Putin claims Russia ‘never objected’ to Ukraine joining EU

Russian President Vladimir Putin told PM Fico in China that Moscow is against joining NATO & has been forced to act in Ukraine by the West's attempt to absorb the entire post-Soviet space.

PM Modi speaks to Zelenskyy ahead of meeting with Putin, reaffirms India’s support for Ukraine peace deal

The MEA, in a statement, said the two leaders discussed more on the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and ways to enhance cooperation for mutual interest during their call.

House of placards & no dearth of strategic optimism

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

German cabinet passes bill for voluntary military service to counter Russian threats

Berlin: Germany's cabinet passed a draft bill on Wednesday that would introduce a voluntary military service as the country seeks to bolster national defences...

India ‘needs to defend its interests’, no pressure from Kyiv over Russian oil purchase—Ukraine envoy

Amid strained India-US ties over Russian crude, Ukraine ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk tells ThePrint issue ‘won't influence’ country's relations with India, can be resolved in talks.

What a Russian victory in Ukraine would mean—loss of US deterrence, bolder China, broken UN

In 'The Art of War and Peace', David Kilcullen and Greg Mills draw on their experience as policy advisors to analyse the nature of modern warfare.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.