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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Russia strikes Ukraine overnight with missiles and drones; one dead, fires reported in Kyiv

Many Kyiv residents rushed to take shelter in underground stations. Explosions were heard across the city as air defence units engaged in repelling the attack.

Trump’s sanctions have failed to deter Russia. Now the West faces a dilemma

The Russia-Ukraine war exposes a complex paradox of power where the world’s most powerful country, with all its resources, is falling short in coercing a much more weakened Russia to kowtow to its demands.

Russia, China discuss ties with the US & prospects to resolve Ukraine war

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing and called for closer coordination in forums like UNSC, SCO, BRICS, G20, and APEC.

One dead after Ukraine strikes southwest Russia, says Kremlin

According to a social media post by Russia's defence ministry, most of the drones, including 11 headed for Moscow, were intercepted.

Trump to supply arms via NATO to Ukraine, warns of ‘major statement’ to Russia

Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power, which allows him to send weapons to help allies. He has expressed his frustration with Putin over the lack of a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Ukraine urges global chemical weapons watchdog to probe Russia’s use of banned toxic munitions

Kyiv's demand comes after Dutch & German intelligence agencies Friday said they had evidence of widespread use of illegal weapons by Russia.

US will be sending more weapons to Ukraine to help defend itself against Russia, says Trump

Ukraine was getting hit very hard by Russia and needed to be able to defend itself, US president says. Weapons will be primarily defensive, he adds.

3 children among 23 wounded in Russia’s drone attack on Kharkiv

An official said most of the injuries occurred in the city's Shevchenkivskyi district, where several apartments and a kindergarten were hit.

In nightly video address, Zelenskyy says latest call with Trump ‘most productive’

Ukrainian president said Zelenskyy said the two leaders had discussed 'several other important matters' that officials from the two sides would be considering in forthcoming meetings.

Disappointed by call with Putin, Trump to speak to Zelenskyy Friday

US attempts to end Russia-Ukraine war via diplomacy have largely stalled. Trump faces growing calls, including from some Republicans, to increase pressure on Putin to negotiate in earnest.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.