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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
TopicRussia Ukraine

Topic: Russia Ukraine

Russia is right. US is waging ‘proxy war’ in Ukraine

Proxy wars are longstanding tools of great-power rivalry because they allow one side to bleed the other without a direct clash of arms.

Real death toll in Ukraine ‘thousands higher’ than official figures, says UN

Most deaths occurred from use of explosive weapons ‘with a wide impact area such as missiles and air strikes’.

Bombs & rockets raining down ‘hourly’, Russia launches aggressive campaign in Ukraine’s Donbas

With cities of Kramatorsk and Slovyansk next on agenda, Russia aims to take control of Donbas region by 9 May, the day it celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Lesser Covid curbs have helped India manage Russia-Ukraine war price pressures

A slew of data from services activity to bank credit pointed to the return of demand last month, holding India’s economic activity steady in March.

US to send diplomats back to Ukraine, provide more military aid as Blinken, Austin visit

American diplomats will return to Ukraine, starting with day trips into the western city of Lviv & eventually resuming a presence in Kyiv, according to a senior State Department official.

‘Phoenix Ghost’ — mystery suicide drone US ‘rapidly developed’ to send to Ukraine

Developed by the US Air Force, the Phoenix Ghost drone is a UAV that uses the kamikaze technique to destroy its target.

India ‘approves’ Japanese commercial plane landing for Ukrainian aid, not military aircraft

MEA says it has allowed Japanese commercial plane to land & pick up humanitarian supplies in Mumbai and also overflight for Self Defense Forces flight.

Putin’s nuclear threat makes Armageddon thinkable

Since the 1960s, nuclear weapons have largely receded from the public consciousness. Nonetheless, nuclear war is very much a 'thinkable' concept, however horrible it might have been.

Last stand in Mariupol: Ukrainians vow to ‘fight to end’, Russia offers new surrender deadline

Mariupol's fall would be major gain for Moscow, letting it connect territory it holds in Donbas to Crimea. Russia has made gains in city but Ukrainian forces continue to defend Azovstal plant.

India soaks up major Russian oil variety as flows persist

India is doubling down on Russian crude oil purchases despite warnings from the US, snapping up every major grade from the OPEC+ producer as its war in Ukraine nears a third month.

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Reform and globalisation — India’s dual challenge hold answer to Trump’s tariff turmoil

India can convert the tariff turmoil into an opportunity to position itself as the world’s go-to trade partner. It has the scale and heft, but needs the boldness.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

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?