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Friday, August 22, 2025
TopicRussia Ukraine

Topic: Russia Ukraine

Would not yield “a single centimetre” in eastern Donetsk region to Russia, says Zelenskyy

The region is one of four Russia claimed to have annexed in late September. Fighting had been going on there between Ukrainian military and Russian proxy forces since 2014.

Russia, USA to hold first talks under nuclear treaty since Ukraine war, says US State Dept

US State Dept spokesperson Ned Price stated that the countries are expected to discuss resuming inspections under the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.

‘Russia concentrating forces to attack our energy infrastructure,’ says Ukraine

Zelensky said, more than 4.5 million people were already without power. Officials urged citizens to consider making plans to leave as ongoing strikes threaten the power supply.

Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv govt fears trap for advancing troops

Speculation swirled over whether Russia was pulling out, after photos online showed the main administrative building in Kherson with Russia's flag no longer flying atop it.

UN finds Russian forces responsible for ‘vast majority’ of human rights violations in Ukraine

In a report on the four northern provinces, a UN commission found that Russian forces had indiscriminately shelled areas they were trying to capture and also attacked civilians.

Saudi Arabia announces $400 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday expressing readiness to support everything that contributes to de-escalation

India can help end the Russia-Ukraine war. Not being part of EU may be key

Modi who can bring Putin and Zelenskyy on the same table, writes Ashish Agnihotri.

U.S. to send munitions, military vehicles to Ukraine in latest aid package

The $725 million security assistance package includes high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs), precision-guided artillery and medical supplies.

‘One of the most dangerous nations in world…’ US President Biden’s candid comment on Pakistan

Biden described Pakistan as 'one of the most dangerous nations' that holds 'nuclear weapons without any cohesion' at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Reception in LA.

Russian missiles target 40 Ukraine towns, country warns NATO its interference could trigger WW III

Russia repeated its position that the West, by helping Ukraine, is directly part of the conflict. Zelenskiy announced a bid for fast-track NATO membership in September.

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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?