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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Ukrainian delegate punches Russian counterpart at Black Sea nations assembly in Turkey

Olesandr Marikovski posted a video of himself thumping the Russian after his Ukrainian flag was snatched away to stop him from photobombing a video interview with Russia's lead delegate.

Russia claims Ukraine launched ‘drone strike’ against Putin at Kremlin, Kyiv dismisses charge

Russia says it reserves 'right to retaliate' after failed 'assassination attempt' against Putin at Kremlin & that alleged 'drone strike' will not affect Moscow Victory Day Parade.

US estimates Russia suffered 100,000 casualties in 5 months against Ukraine’s Bakhmut

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters the figure included over 20,000 dead, which includes convicts released from prison to join war.

Ukrainian air defence crews destroy 15 of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces

Kyiv's city officials said that all missiles directed at the capital were destroyed. No casualties among the civilians or infrastructure recorded yet.

Russia attacks cities across Ukraine, at least five dead

The attacks come as Ukrainian forces are expected to soon launch an offensive with new military equipment, including tanks, from its Western allies after Russian forces made little headway in a winter offensive.

Zelenskyy held ‘long & meaningful’ call with China’s Xi, 1st talk since Russian invasion of Ukraine

During the hour-long phone call, Xi told Zelenskyy that China would send special representatives to Ukraine and hold talks with all parties seeking peace.

War, payment issues impact military supplies to India from Russia & Ukraine. IAF worst hit

Russia has stalled delivery of S-400 Triumf air defence systems to IAF. Efforts are underway to reduce dependence on the two countries, it is learnt.

‘Digital info, DNA samples’: FBI working with US companies to collect war crime evidence in Ukraine

US security companies and officials have been major partners of Ukraine in its efforts to fend off Russian cyberattacks, which it has battled since at least 2015.

China’s cooperation with Europe ‘unlimited’ as with Russia, says Chinese envoy to EU

EU foreign policy chief said last month that it would be 'extremely difficult' for EU to trust China if it does not contribute to the search for a political solution on Russia-Ukraine war.

Iran may have already got Su-35s in exchange for Shahed drones. Understanding the ‘deal’ with Russia

Significant delivery for Tehran as it hasn’t acquired military planes since 1990s. Some analysts believe the Russian multi-role fighters were originally meant for Egypt.

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.