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Friday, January 16, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Biden likens Putin to Hamas, urges Americans to support Israel & Ukraine wars ahead of budget appeal

The Joe Biden administration is expected to send Congress a funding request of around $100 billion, including $10 billion and $60 billion for military aid to Israel and Ukraine.

What’s ATACMS — missile that ‘performed brilliantly’ in Desert Storm, now supplied by US to Ukraine

US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) carries cluster munitions, can be used to strike targets deep behind enemy lines. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says 'ATACMS proved themselves'.

Russia deploys ‘dolphin fleet’ to northern Crimea to fend off Ukraine’s naval divers

A decades-old strategy has resurfaced in Russia's war against Ukraine as trained dolphins have natural sonar abilities which can detect underwater human activity.

Populist, pro-Russia Robert Fico wins Slovakia election: What it means for EU & war in Ukraine

Three-time PM Robert Fico’s SMER-SD secured most votes in elections to Slovakia's National Council. Fico has promised to end military aid for Ukraine & block its bid to join NATO.

Ukraine hits back at Russia, ‘bombs’ Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea

Apart from 23 August and 15 September attacks on S-400 air defence systems, Kyiv claims to have destroyed at least two battalions of these weapons systems in the past.

G7 ministers rely on China to press Russia for complete withdrawal from Ukraine

The statement comes as China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, visits Russia for a four-day trip during which both nations are expected to pledge deeper political ties.

International Court of Justice to hear Russian objections to Ukraine genocide case

The world court will also hear from 32 other states, all supporting Ukraine's argument that the court has jurisdiction to move the case forward.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Crimea, Moscow and oil depot, says Russia

Attacks deep inside Russia, far from the front lines, have also increased, with Moscow's mayor saying at least two drones were shot down in the capital region early on Sunday.

Need niche technology, says Army as it seeks to beef up artillery firepower

Role of long-range vectors in non-contact warfare established. Russia-Ukraine war has shown how India needs indigenous arms industry for both arms & armament, says Army.

Lula backtracked on ‘no arrest’ assurance to Putin. What is ICC & can it arrest the Russian president

International Criminal Court arrest warrant against Putin for alleged war crimes. Brazil signatory to Rome Statute, which established ICC, and requires states to cooperate in prosecution.

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.