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TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

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Trump offers to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, rush of diplomatic calls follows

After Trump's offer, Secy of State Rubio discussed the way forward for a ceasefire with European counterparts, including foreign ministers of Britain & France, & EU’s foreign policy chief.

3 years after war, Russian President Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul

Putin said the proposed 15 May talks are an attempt to 'eliminate the root causes of the conflict' and 'to restore long-term, lasting peace' after failed negotiations in 2022.

With lower oil prices, Putin more eager to end war with Ukraine, says US President Donald Trump

The price of oil - which drives the Russian economy - has fallen around $15 a barrel since the start of the year. OPEC+ will accelerate oil output hikes, Reuters reported.

‘India wants partners, not preachers’—Jaishankar slams Europe’s lack of engagement with Russia for peace

Jaishankar’s comments on European ‘hypocrisy’ come after a conversation with EU counterpart Kaja Kallas about Pahalgam. Kallas urged India and Pakistan to ‘show restraint & pursue dialogue’.

Minerals deal shows Trump is learning to cooperate with Ukraine

In Trump’s first 100 days in office, dominated by scattershot tariff wars and chaotic foreign policy manoeuvers, the deal stands out for its sheer survival through the noise.

Russian drone attack injures 29 in Ukraine’s south-east

According to Ukrainian governor Ivan Fedorov, Russian forces conducted at least 10 strikes damaging private homes, tens of high-rise apartment buildings, educational institutions & infrastructure sites.

Russian drones attack Ukraine’s Kharkiv and Dnipro, one dead, 46 injured

Kharkiv, Ukraine's 2nd-largest city, has been at the receiving end of Moscow's attack and its population has decreased to 1.2 mn from 2 mn since the war began 3 years ago.

North Korea confirms Kim Jong Un ordered deployment of troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine war

Troops were sent to the battlefield under the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty signed by Kim & Putin last year.

Trump holds ‘very productive’ meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Rome

The two leaders are in Italy to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. The 15-minute meeting was aimed at reviving faltering ties between the country in backdrop of Ukraine's war with Russia.

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Hyderabad’s broken roads make Revanth Reddy’s ‘Future City’ goal hard to believe

How can the Telangana government plan to build a world-class ‘Bharat Future City’ out of Hyderabad when it can’t even provide basic infrastructure?

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

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.