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Topic: Russia Ukraine

US unveils 13-nation economic pact to assert Asia leadership

The Biden administration announced that a dozen Indo-Pacific countries will join US in an economic initiative designed to counter China’s influence in the region.

As drones usher in new era of warfare, India’s growing UAV industry begins to take flight

With a growing indigenous base of drone manufacturers and exporters, and incentives from government, industry sentiment is bullish. However, some concerns remain. 

Supply of noble gases takes a hit from Putin’s war in Ukraine

An understanding of how supply has been hit is needed so alternative sources can be developed. Neon and helium are too important to be under the thumb of only a few big players.

How Russia couldn’t ‘gauge Ukrainian artillery’ & ‘lost 485 soldiers’ in failed river crossing

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues for nearly three months with no clear end in sight, ThePrint brings you daily updates on the changing frontlines.

Rain of Hell: What are White Phosphorus bombs Russia is accused of using against Ukraine?

Russian forces 'launched white phosphorus bombs' at the Azovstal steel complex in Mariupol before Ukrainian forces surrendered control of it.

US seeks to reduce India’s dependence on Russian weapons with arms-aid package

According to sources, the package under consideration would include foreign military financing of as much as $500 million, which would make India one of the largest recipients of such aid.

Russia ‘retreats’ from Kharkiv but captures town north of Popasna

As the Russia-Ukraine war lasts for nearly three months, with no clear conclusion in sight, ThePrint brings you daily updates on the changing frontlines.

Global diamond trade struggles after being hit by US sanctions on Russia

Losing access to Russian diamonds over long term would devastate the industry, jeopardising thousands of jobs in India and hitting major trading centers across the world.

Ukraine, Russia gas clash raises threat to Europe’s supply

Russian gas flowing via one of two key points will stop from Wednesday as occupying forces disrupt operations, the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine said in a statement.

Nuclear strike might not prompt the reaction you expect

We don’t know how many people such a weapon would exterminate, but it’s quite possible that it would kill only a small fraction of the number that have died in the war overall.

On Camera

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.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

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?