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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Disappointed by call with Putin, Trump to speak to Zelenskyy Friday

US attempts to end Russia-Ukraine war via diplomacy have largely stalled. Trump faces growing calls, including from some Republicans, to increase pressure on Putin to negotiate in earnest.

US halts delivery of some missiles & munitions to Ukraine as stockpiles deplete

US halts delivery of some missiles & munitions to Ukraine as US military stockpiles depleting

3 years after Putin’s invasion, Russia takes complete control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region

Though Putin, in Sept 2022, declared Luhansk being incorporated into Russia, there is no immediate confirmation from the Russian defence ministry, or comment from Ukraine.

Zelenskyy seeks US intervention after Ukrainian pilot dies in large-scale Russian attack

An F-16 fighter pilot crashed while repelling a Russian air attack. Ukraine has now lost three F-16s since it began operating the US-made jets last year.

Ukrainian pilot killed, F-16 fighter jet lost while repelling Russian missile, Ukraine says

According to Ukrainian Air Force, the pilot shot down 7 air targets. While shooting down the last one, his jet was hit, and he flew away from a settlement but had no time to eject.

Putin ups production of Oreshnik missile after it had ‘proven itself’ in combat conditions

Russia first used the Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile, against Ukraine in November 2024, when Putin said it had fired the missile at a defence enterprise in the Dnipro.

Zelenskyy meets King Charles III on UK visit to discuss Ukraine’s defence

At Windsor Castle, the Ukrainian President met the British monarch during what was their 3rd meeting this year before his meeting with UK PM Starmer to garner support for Ukraine.

Why Putin’s Russia can’t openly support Iran after US attack on nuclear sites

Russia hasn’t committed military assistance and has only sent out strong rhetoric against Israel and the US. The Iranian leadership may view this as insufficient.

At least 5 dead, 8 injured as Russia launches drone and missile strikes on Kyiv

Ukraine says the attack damaged six of the city's 10 districts, including several apartment buildings. Rescue teams are searching for people trapped under the rubble.

Putin says he is ‘not seeking Ukraine’s unconditional surrender’ but demands recognition of ‘ground realities’

Russian president speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum reiterates that Russians and Ukrainians are ‘one people’ and ‘all of Ukraine belongs to Russia’.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.