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Friday, January 16, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Sanctions, prolonged war haven’t hurt Russia as much as West hoped, but long-term cost is inevitable

There has been no drastic fallout of sanctions since Russia found customers for its oil in China & India, among other reasons. But Iran is proof that extended sanctions do have an impact.

Either Kyiv addresses Moscow’s security concerns, or we ‘solve this by force’: Putin

Fielding questions from the public and the media at an event dominated by the war, Putin – who has announced he will seek another six-year presidential term in March.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes 11th hour plea to Washington for Ukraine war funds

US President Joe Biden asked Congress for $61.4 billion in Ukraine-related funding in October, including weapons, economic assistance, and humanitarian aid.

10 injured after Russian missile attacks Ukraine’s Donetsk, says interior minister

Fire broke out at the chemical plant Wednesday night following explosion in a chemical tank containing inflammable chemicals, says Surat in-charge chief fire officer Basant Pareek.

Russian frigate launches attack with 4 cruise missiles on Ukraine’s military infrastructure

Russia's defence ministry said 'designated targets' were hit by the crew of a warship of the country's Black Sea Fleet. No comment from Ukraine about infrastructure being hit overnight reported.

All wars must have an ‘end’. Lessons from Bangladesh, Ukraine to Israel

If the ends — the desired aims or outcomes— of war are uncertain or ill-defined, then there is every possibility of getting bogged down in a never-ending and unwinnable battle.

As Hamas-Israel war enters its 2nd month, Middle East emerges as new arena for US-Russia competition

Foreign policy experts say US and Russia are vying for influence and leverage in the region and employing various tactics — from human rights criticism to efforts to normalise ties.

All about Russia’s stealthy Borei-class nuclear submarines that test-fired Bulava ballistic missile

These submarines are 170m long & estimated to travel up to 29 knots once submerged. They stand out in stealth capabilities compared to their predecessors & can carry 16 Bulava missiles.

Business deals, maritime corridors, govt securities — how India’s helping Russia use its surplus rupees

Imbalance in Russia-India trade & US sanctions have meant Russia is accumulating rupees it can’t use. At stake could be a significant part of India’s imports from Russia.

Kremlin says Ukrainian special services are under ‘close supervision’ of UK and US

Russia has previously accused Ukraine of being behind the deaths of Dugina and others, while Kyiv has generally avoided taking responsibility for actions on Russian soil.

On Camera

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

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.