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Friday, August 22, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine says it is finding more Chinese components in Russian weapons

Intelligence gathered by Ukrainian experts from the battlefield stated that Chinese-made components were found in a navigation system in Orlan aerial drones that had previously used a Swiss system.

Ukraine bans its athletes from competing with Russia and Belarus in all sporting events

The decision, criticised by some Ukrainian athletes, comes after the IOC angered Kyiv by paving the way for Russian & Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals despite the war in Ukraine.

Kyiv compares Russia to Islamic State after beheading video of Ukrainian soldier

There was no immediate comment on the video from Moscow, which has denied in the past that its troops carry out atrocities during the full-scale invasion Russia launched last year.

Closely watching PM Modi’s comments, NSA Ajit Doval should visit Kyiv: Ukrainian minister

Speaking at event hosted by ICWA in Delhi, Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova also criticised China's peace plan, arguing that parts of it are 'not perfect'.

Kyiv’s depleted air defences, Russian general’s plan — leaked US documents give insights into Ukraine war

Expose also shows America eavesdropping on allies Israel & South Korea. It has already resulted in Kyiv altering some of its military plans, says an aide of Ukraine president.

Russia and Ukraine swap more than 200 prisoners

Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak said the released Ukrainians included defenders of Mariupol city and its Azovstal steel plant, captured in the war's opening months.

Ukraine minister invites India to join Zelenskyy’s peace plan and grain initiative

Without naming Russia, Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzhaparova calls on India to diversify its energy imports and military contracts.

Ukraine alters counteroffensive plans after US classified document leak, says CNN report

Asked about the CNN report, presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak said Ukraine's strategic plans remained unchanged but that more specific tactical plans were always subject to change.

‘Worst leak’ since Snowden? US launches probe after intel on Ukraine war, China surfaces online

'Leaked' documents reportedly contain operational details including where CIA recruited agents to gain access to closed-door conversations between world leaders.

Era of peace for Europe has ended. Future depends on how it deepens its ties with NATO

Europe’s focus on equal & flexible partnerships for more comprehensive security mean EU has struck right opening notes to emerge as a global security provider.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?