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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Putin swipes back at Trump for ‘paper tiger’ remark on Russia, says NATO itself might be one

The Russian president said that the country's forces were advancing along the entire front in Ukraine, and that almost all of the US-led NATO alliance was now fighting against Russia.

Indian peacekeeping forces will not be deployed in Ukraine or Gaza outside of UN mandate

European countries have called for India to play larger role in peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war. India among prominent players deploying peacekeeping troops for UN missions.

Princess Anne shows solidarity with children affected by war during Ukraine visit

Late Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, met Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during her visit to Kyiv Tuesday, & discussed Britain’s ongoing support for Ukraine, among other issues.

‘Threatening development cannot aid peace’—Jaishankar on US, EU ‘double standards’ over tariffs, energy

Strongly criticising use of tariffs & sanctions on countries keeping ties with Russia, the minister indicated that the end to conflict can only be achieved via diplomatic means.

‘Took up Kalashnikovs to defend human rights’—Ukraine’s Maksim Butkevych on time as Russia’s PoW

Butkevych, ex-journalist & anti-militarist, joined Ukrainian armed forces in Feb 2022, was captured by Russia months later, convicted of ‘war crimes’ & finally released in late 2024. 

Trump gives Russia a warning, rejects Palestinian statehood & touts his migrant policy in UN speech

US President Donald Trump gave his first address to the gathering of world leader since reassuming office in January, where several nations recognised the Palestinian State.

India returns fire after EU criticism over participation in Russia-Belarus exercise. ‘NATO was there too’

European Commission Vice President Kallas said New Delhi’s purchase of crude from Moscow & participation in the Russia-Belarus military exercise are 'obstacles' to EU-India cooperation.

Is India recalibrating Russian oil import strategy? Saudi Arabia discount offer is key

India has indicated several times that it makes decisions to purchase oil from Russia based on commercial reasons and not geopolitics.

Shelling near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says UN watchdog IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency said multiple artillery shells struck an area outside the plant’s perimeter Tuesday amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump phones ‘friend’ Modi on birthday, thanks him for backing US in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

In a post on Truth Social, the US President said he had 'a wonderful phone call' with the Indian PM, who turns 75 Wednesday.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

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.